The enthusiasm for the development of women’s football in the world’s youngest country is now palpable. Having gained independence in 2011, South Sudan was devastated by a civil war from 2013 to 2018, and despite a peace agreement, tensions continue. For young South Sudanese women, playing football is a way of writing another history of … Continued
Juba was established on a rocky ridge extending east from Jebel Körök (popularly called Jebel Kujur) to a bend in the Bahr al Jebel where it was deep enough for steamer traffic. Unlike many of South Sudan’s towns (Wau, Tonj, Shambe, Meshra-el-Rek, Rumbek, Bor, and so forth), Juba was not a former slaving station that … Continued
The perspective of filmmaker Florence Miettaux: What is the work of a chief in South Sudan? What kind of problems are customary leaders dealing with on a daily basis? Are chiefs still important in the country? What do younger generations think about them? These are some of the questions that guided the making … Continued
In November 2017, the first public exhibition of the South Sudan National Archives in the streets of Juba, at the National Parliament and in schools triggered passionate discussions about the country’s history. The Archives were established at the beginning of the 20th century by the Anglo-Egyptian colonial authorities, and are currently preserved by South … Continued
Duration: 4min Year: 2018 Voice and Editing : Florence Miettaux Music : Orupaap Caesar Mayen Italian translation: Claudia Galal
When the Juba In The Making project started, back in 2013, there wasn’t a civil war on going in South Sudan. Rather, the country still enjoyed its status of “newest country in the world”, drawing sympathy and interest. We wanted to tell the stories of several characters “making the city” day by day, and building … Continued