Government and UNDP Launch Mobile Court in Jonglei to Strengthen Access to Justice
By Deng Ghai Deng 28th October, 2025 – The Government of Jonglei State, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on Monday launched a mobile court in the state capital, Bor, aimed at enhancing access to justice, addressing case backlogs, and decongesting prisons. Speaking during the launch, Maj. Gen. Deng Atem Apar, […]
How Game Mechanics Reveal Hidden Value in Modern Design
In the rapidly evolving landscape of game design, mechanics serve as the foundational elements that shape player experience and perception of value. These systems, often underestimated, hold the key to unlocking layers of depth that can transform a simple game into a richly engaging experience. Understanding how game mechanics reveal hidden value is essential for […]
Digital Rights Frontlines Empowers Bor Community With Media Literacy Training to Combat Misinformation
Participants pose for a group photo at a training session in Bor, Jonglei State. By Deng Ghai Deng Bor, South Sudan —Digital Rights Frontlines (DRF), in partnership with Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), has trained 50 community members with skills to critically assess and verify information in Bor, Jonglei State. The initiative is part of […]
Fishermen in Bor Lose Millions Due to Lack of Port
Women selling dry fish at a dock in Bor, Jonglei State — a glimpse into the region’s vibrant local economy and daily life along the Nile. By Deng Ghai Deng Fishermen and fish traders in Bor, the capital of Jonglei State, are losing potential profits due to a lack of a port. Bor sits along […]
How South Sudanese Women Are Reclaiming the Fishing Economy
A woman selling fish in Bor By Deng Ghai Deng Along the busy banks of the River Nile’s Leudiet Fishing Market in Bor, South Sudan, a quiet revolution is taking place. The air is thick with the scent of saltwater and wood smoke, and the rhythmic bumping of boats against docks is a constant backdrop. […]
Political Comeback: Ateny Pech finally Sworn In as new Bor County Commissioner
Samuel Ateny Pech By Deng Ghai Deng BOR – September 19, 2025— Samuel Ateny Pech Ariik has been officially been sworn in as the Commissioner of Bor County on Friday, replacing James Gai Makhor, who was dismissed by President Salva Kiir in a surprise decree on Wednesday night. Pech’s journey to the commissioner’s office wasn’t […]
INTREPID South Sudan Welcomes Breakthrough Peace Deal Between Hol and Ayual Communities in Jonglei State
Executive Director of INTREPID South Sudan, Bol Deng Bol, addressing the press By Deng Ghai Deng JUBA, South Sudan — The Executive Director of INTREPID South Sudan, Bol Deng Bol, has welcomed a historic peace agreement brokered between the Hol community of Duk County and the Ayual community of Twic East County, bringing an end […]
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Women Redefine Healthcare in Jonglei
A woman with her baby waits patiently at a Hospital in Jonglei, hoping to see one of the new female healthcare workers who are transforming maternal and child health in South Sudan BY: Ayuen Garang Kur Jonglei State, in South Sudan, has long struggled with a fragile healthcare system. Inadequate infrastructure, limited access to medical […]
Expectant Mothers and Disabled Residents at Risk Due to Poor Roads in Bor Town
A construction machine lays the foundation for a smoother, safer journey, symbolizing progress in Bor’s development. By Peter Kuol Kuch Pregnant women in Bor town fear for their health and the safety of their unborn children due to severely damaged roads. Residents complain that most road networks connecting residential areas are riddled with potholes, making […]
Large-Scale Charcoal Production Fuels Deforestation and Ecosystem Degradation in Bor, Jonglei State
Bor, South Sudan: Charcoal traders stand beside trees destined to be burned. By Peter Kuol Kuch In Bor- Jonglei State, the large-scale charcoal production is fuelling rapid deforestation, as economic hardship pushes many residents to rely on charcoal burning for their livelihood. Despite the growing environmental threat, the Jonglei State Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and […]