South Sudan

Festivals in South Sudan Celebrate Unity Through Song and Tradition

With a rich tapestry of cultures and ethnicities, South Sudan offers a vibrant celebration of unity through various festivals where song and tradition play central roles. When you attend these festivals, you embrace...

Artisans Keep South Sudan’s Craft Traditions Alive

Just as the rivers nourish the land, the artisans of South Sudan nourish the country's cultural heritage through their remarkable craft traditions. You may not realize it, but these crafts are not merely...

Climate change and inequality are connected – policies need to reflect this

Anda David, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Rawane Yasser, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) An increasingly strong case is being made to bring inequality into discussions about climate change. The logic behind this has been set out by leading international institutions such as the International Labour Organisation, the UN Environmental Programme and the Network for Greening the Financial System. All have begun to highlight the connection between climate outcomes and inequality. They are stressing that inequality should be viewed as posing systemic and macroeconomic risk. Inequality has been found to undermine democracy, social and political cohesion and economic stability. Inequality also undermines our ability to deal with climate and environmental...

South Sudan’s Local Dishes Celebrate Community and Flavor

Dishes from South Sudan are more than mere sustenance; they are a tapestry woven from the rich cultural heritage and communal bonds that define...

Violence in South Sudan is rising again: what’s different this time, and how to avoid civil war

Jan Pospisil, Coventry University - A rise in political tensions in South Sudan and...

Colorful Markets Bring South Sudan’s Daily Life to Light

Most people would agree that markets are the heart and soul of any community, and this is particularly true in South Sudan. As you stroll through the vibrant stalls, your senses come alive...

Violence in South Sudan is rising again: what’s different this time, and how to avoid civil war

Jan Pospisil, Coventry University - A rise in political tensions in South Sudan and an escalation of violence in...