Juba Stadium

Although the Bright Starlets, the South Sudanese women's national team, were beaten 5-0 by Algeria in a qualifying match for the 2026 Women's African Cup of Nations, sport is attracting more and more girls, particularly football.

Filmed Interview & Annotations | Chief Simon Soro, born in 1926, remembers his life in Juba, and recalls major historical events that have affected him personally. A precious testimony filmed in 2015, brought to you from our archive.

What do colonial maps tell us of how Juba was established? What do these maps show, and what do they hide? By Brendan Tuttle

Short film | The tournament brought together four state teams for a colourful celebration of sports and culture.