Stories
Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.
Government on the spot as street children cry out for help
By Agele Benson Day of the street child? The 12th April 2011 was the international day of the street child but, in much of South Sudan, soon to be the world’s newest state, it has passed without notice or official...
Konyokonyo and Munuki traders feel the heat as inflation bites
By Paulina Poni Traders in Konyokonyo and Munuki markets within Juba County have complained of running into heavy losses following …
From Khartoum to Juba: Returnees speak of long journey home
By Gift Friday It was a journey to behold. The returnees held their breath as the lorries transporting them back …
Children continue dying due to lack of medical facilities in Yei
By Poverty Alfred Taban Alarmed by the high infant mortality rate, women in Yei River County are calling on the …
Villagers want government to deal firmly with LRA
By Phillip Mbugo William “Why should the international community and our government continue promising us that they will flush the …
The Power of the Woman: A tale of one tough Sudanese woman chief
By Francis Lokole It is 6.30 am and all is quiet in Torit County of Eastern Equatorial State, Southern Sudan. …
No respite for farmers as more cattle die in Lakes state
By Abraham Machuor Lum Kuok Malek Kuok stared at his empty corral and shook his head in disgust. Two months …
Tears as Government bulldozers flatten houses
By Yuggu Charles Rabuk Chaplan stood bewildered and confused as bulldozers mowed down a building that has been his home …
April Edition of the People’s Voice
The April edition of the People’s Voice includes stories on: the plight of street children; high infant mortality rates due …
National Geographic minority film festival seeks entries
Deadline: 2 May 2011 Region: Worldwide Filmmakers who focus on indigenous and minority cultures can enter their work to appear …