“I joined in 2019 because of a friend,” recounts Nathalie Sossoadouno, the team captain, her smile bright, her voice steady. At twenty-three, she already has a degree in English and is now studying IT. “Back then, women’s football wasn’t really taken seriously. The way people looked at us – the judg
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The well-kept pitch at Nongo is only a temporary home. Most days, Bolonta trains on the dusty clay field of the Matoto district, far removed from the technical centre’s facilities. It’s here, in this modest setting, that the…
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Abdulkafi's Story of Resilience
Abdulkafi’s story is one of resilience — a young man displaced to Hudaydah who continues to rebuild his life after a serious injury.
President Francis at the Radio Miraya studio, spending time engaging with the young people running the show for the day. Photos by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS.
UN General Assembly President engages with students on UN Radio Miraya on Day of the African Child in South Sudan
JUBA - It’s not the first time Esther Keji has made an appearance on Radio Miraya. The young South Sudanese student has made several appearances on Radio Miraya, operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, sharing…
Participants at a recent workshop in Torit, on electoral preparations, proved to be keen learners. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
UNMISS trains stakeholders in Eastern Equatoria on the electoral process
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Civic education and voter registration are important parts of the process meant to lead to the first post-independence elections in the world’s youngest nation in December. Recently, the United Nations…
Information Note: Mobile court in Yei begins proceedings tomorrow
JUBA - As part of ongoing efforts to extend justice services to areas without a permanent judicial presence, a mobile court will begin proceedings in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, from 2-16 December 2025. Funded by the…
Women in Unity urge Government to pass legislation to prevent gender-based violence
UNITY - Women and girls in Unity State are urging the Government to pass long-pending legislation to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, stressing the need to shield them from harmful practices such as early and…
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Two years of the Pilot Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers
On 20 November, more than 150 uniformed women joined an online event celebrating two years of the Pilot Network for Uniformed Women Peacekee
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The Secretary-General Message to the United Nations International Media Seminar On Peace in the Middle East
Today’s dialogue on the dangers and complexities of reporting from the Occupied Palestinian Territory holds tragic relevance. Journalists in Gaza have been facing the same risks and realities as the people they cover –…
UN Police Advisor Luis Carrilho poses for a photo with a group of UNPOL officers in Juba
United Nations Police Advisor supports efforts of women police officers serving in South Sudan Primary tabs
Thousands of women and children sought sanctuary in United Nations protection sites when civil war broke out in South Sudan. Six years later, many remain in the camps, watching and waiting for the right time to leave as peace…
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FEATURE – Abdi Wali Hassan Hashi: From shining shoes to shining a light on Somalia’s rebuilding
Abdi Wali Hassan Hashi, a Somali-Finnish journalist, has reported globally for 25 years and now trains media in Somalia.
South Sudan police officer turns UNMISS training into real results for victims of crimes in Bor
JONGLEI - “The thin line between justice denied and justice served is determined by investigation.” This simple but profound statement by warrant officer, Michael Dhieu Malual, perfectly captures how he has harnessed the…
UN Afghanistan Statement on the Occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
UN Afghanistan Statement on the Occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities