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The death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025, reverberated deeply across South Sudan, a nation grappling with persistent political violence, widespread displacement, and profound economic collapse. For a country where the Catholic Church serves as...

In the heart of Juba, a black rickshaws, locally called tuk-tuks, rolls down an empty street, its back painted in bold red and white letters #NO-WAR. This seemingly simple image by South Sudanese caricature artist Ladu...

In South Sudan, faith is not a private affair; it’s woven into the very fabric of existence, shaping politics, culture, and identity. The nation exists at the crossroads of Christianity, Islam, and enduring traditional African spirituality....

Smiles of joy and victory, as they wave flags of Sudan, marking the first time civilians in the South Belt of Khartoum, the capital city, have celebrated Eid Al Fitr freely – without the fear of...

Language evolves in multicultural societies through the blending of linguistic influences, reflecting each region’s unique history, culture, and diversity. Different languages borrow from each other to create distinct dialects or vernaculars, serving as living symbols of...

South Sudan, a nation grappling with political instability, economic hardship, and the deep scars of prolonged conflict, faces a critical challenge: harnessing the potential of its young population. South Sudanese youth, who make an estimated 75%...

Underneath the surface of South Sudan lies the dream of its children to create a different narrative about the young nation, one that challenges the perception of South Sudan as merely a war-torn or impoverished nation....

In an era where globalisation pressures artists and content creators, particularly in Africa, to create in ‘international’ languages, these pressures extend beyond just songs to other art forms that rely on linguistic components, such as writing....

In the face of the gravest obstacles, our instinct for survival and capacity for creativity and ambition emerge. It is often when we think it is the end that we truly feel alive. This photograph captures...

The festive spirit of Christmas, with its familiar carols and twinkling lights, often feels like a globally uniform tradition. While the core essence of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ unites Christians worldwide, the specific expressions...