South Sudan in Focus

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 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....

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%...

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....

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...

In today’s digital world, finding ways to preserve stories beyond oral history tradition is essential. However, the written words as a way to record and pass down traditions to future generations have been neglected. As a...

The displacement of human populations takes place as a result of many factors. Although war and conflict are currently the main factor for forced displacement, natural causes and weather-related disasters also force people to leave their...

As we navigate through the bustling streets of Juba and other cities in South Sudan, we often find ourselves immersed in socio-cultural events that spark lively debates, which frequently revolve around comparing the past and present...

One summer day in 2019, just before 11 am, I was on my way to the South Sudan Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan to process some official documents. To ensure I arrived on time, I took a...