Denis Logonyi

Produced by Denis Logonyi

August 26, 2024
South Sudan’s Church Questions Electoral Process

Women leaders in Eastern Equatoria state are calling for a woman to run in South Sudan’s presidential election in December. The women expressed their readiness to support a female candidate regardless of her party affiliations. For VOA news Kaltuma Vanesa has more from Torit.
August 21, 2024
South Sudan election hopes

Some South Sudanese in the capital Juba say they are not sure if the country is ready to hold elections. Most say they are ready to vote for change in the country. Denis Logonyi has more from Juba.
August 20, 2024
People who hold dual U.S.-South Sudan citizenship share their views on the US election.

People all over the world are paying attention to the U.S. election. In South Sudan, reporter Denis Logonyi spoke with people who hold dual U.S.-South Sudan citizenship for their views on the election.
August 20, 2024
South Sudan’s communal violence

Local leaders in Warrap state are calling on the national government to stop fighting between two sections of a community in Warrap state that has displaced thousands of families. They also are asking for aid for the displaced. Denis Logonyi has more from Juba.
August 20, 2024
South Sudan veterans reflect on history and national unity

Some South Sudanese veterans say with the the 69th anniversary of the Torit mutiny, they are remembering how they survived the Anyanya movement. The former fighters are calling for a united South Sudan. Denis Logonyi reports from Juba.
August 19, 2024
South Sudan tactic for fighting hunger

Some Juba residents survive on food from the town’s dumpsite. The country’s Relief and Rehabilitation Commission says deteriorating economic conditions in the country has forced vulnerable families to look for alternative ways to put food on the table, including hunting for nourishment from food waste. Denis Logonyi reports from Juba.
August 09, 2024
South Sudan Halts Uganda Road Construction

Calm has returned to KajoKeji County and Yumbe district of Uganda after days of an illegal road construction from Gobor to Nyaingamuda, a local area in Bori boma of Kajokeji County. South Sudan authorities say they stopped the construction because Uganda did not seek their permission to pave a road inside South Sudan territory. VOA's Denis Logonyi reports from Juba.
August 08, 2024
Jubilation fills S. Sudan as 'Bright Stars' arrive in Juba after historic Paris Olympic bid

South Sudan's men's basketball team, also known as the "Bright Stars," received a resounding welcome when they arrived in the nation's capital, Juba, after competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Though the team didn't win a medal, they have been applauded for their strong performance which started with a win against Puerto Rico, but ended with back-to-back losses to the U.S. and Serbia.
August 03, 2024
South Sudanese gather at Juba basketball stadium to support Bright Star

South Sudanese in the nation’s capital, Juba, are gathering at a local basketball stadium to watch the nation’s men’s team, also known as the “Bright Star” as it fights to secure qualification to the next round of the Paris Olympics in a Group C face off against Serbia. VOA reporter Denis Logonyi has more.
August 01, 2024
USA Beats South Sudan’s national Basketball Team

South Sudanese basketball fans are recovering from their shocks after the United States team beat the country’s men’s Olympics basketball team, 103 to 86. Some fans who gathered to watch the game at a basketball gymnasium in Juba say they are hopeful the national team could still reach the finals. Denis Logonyi reports from the capital.
July 31, 2024
South Sudan ready for ‘Bright Star’ basketball face off with US

South Sudanese are excited for the Bright Stars upcoming Group C Paris Olympics game against the star-studded U.S. men’s basketball team. Prior to the opening of the games in France’s capital, the two teams met in an exhibition match that ended 101-100 in favor of the North American team. Despite South Sudan losing the exhibition game, fans in Juba say they believe that their team will emerge victorious in the rematch.
July 03, 2024
Nile basin journalists explore geo data

A group of journalists from the 10 Nile basin countries are in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, learning how to improve their reporting skills about the River Nile, wildlife and the environment. Denis Logonyi was among the journalists on the course and has more from Kampala.
April 01, 2024
Nonprofit provides free cleft lip surgeries to dozens of children in South Sudan

JUBA, South Sudan — Around 90 children have received free cleft lip surgeries at Juba Teaching Hospital, courtesy of an American medical nonprofit, Samaritan’s Purse.
March 28, 2024
Black Market Thrives Amid Currency Scarcity in South Sudan

JUBA - The black market for exchanging the dollar thrives in Juba, despite orders from the Central Bank of South Sudan to cease street exchanges amid rampant inflation.
March 05, 2024
South Sudan's Key Peace Party Threatens Election Boycott

JUBA — South Sudan's political landscape faces uncertainty as the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-In-Opposition, SPLM-IO, threatens to boycott the December elections amid escalating tensions over implementation of the country's 2018 peace agreement and allegations of political constraints.
March 04, 2024
UN Report Warns Violence, Abuses Persist in South Sudan

WASHINGTON/JUBA — The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has released its latest report, offering a grim depiction of pervasive violence and repression plaguing the nation.
February 14, 2024
Radio Is Important for Information and Education, South Sudanese Say

JUBA, MALAKAL — As the world commemorated World Radio Day on Monday, South Sudanese say the medium is a platform that is important to them because it promotes peace and is crucial for the dissemination of information.

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Denis Logonyi

Produced by Denis Logonyi

South Sudan’s Church Questions Electoral Process

South Sudan election hopes

People who hold dual U.S.-South Sudan citizenship share their views on the US election.

South Sudan’s communal violence

South Sudan veterans reflect on history and national unity

South Sudan tactic for fighting hunger

South Sudan Halts Uganda Road Construction

Jubilation fills S. Sudan as 'Bright Stars' arrive in Juba after historic Paris Olympic bid

South Sudanese gather at Juba basketball stadium to support Bright Star

USA Beats South Sudan’s national Basketball Team

South Sudan ready for ‘Bright Star’ basketball face off with US

Nile basin journalists explore geo data

Nonprofit provides free cleft lip surgeries to dozens of children in South Sudan

Black Market Thrives Amid Currency Scarcity in South Sudan

South Sudan's Key Peace Party Threatens Election Boycott

UN Report Warns Violence, Abuses Persist in South Sudan

Radio Is Important for Information and Education, South Sudanese Say