South Sudan in Focus
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The Intersection of Faith and Culture in South Sudan
Apr 28, 2025In 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.... -
Shukran Jon’g: A Story of Linguistic Fusion in South Sudan
Mar 28, 2025Language 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... -
The Crisis of Potential: Challenges Facing South Sudanese Youth
Feb 28, 2025South 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%... -
South Sudan: Redefining Artistic Expression
Jan 30, 2025In 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.... -
A South Sudanese Christmas: A Unique Cultural Perspective
Dec 25, 2024The 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... -
Derick Cultural Festival 2024: The Enduring Power of the Written Word
Nov 28, 2024In 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... -
Culture and Society in South Sudan in the Face of Climate Change
Oct 29, 2024The 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... -
Juba’s Urban Transformation: Balancing Progress with Cultural Identity
Sep 28, 2024As 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... -
Not Tall and Not Very Dark-Skinned, But I Am Still South Sudanese
Aug 28, 2024One 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... -
From Classroom to Cradle: Navigating Teenage Pregnancy in South Sudan
Jul 30, 2024Normal places and activity threats for young girls should be at school and associated with education, development and growth. In South Sudan, the median age at sexual orientation is 14, and 300 out of every 1,000...