South Sudan, after enduring a devastating civil war, is looking to its oil reserves to bolster a fragile peace and stimulate economic recovery. The country is hosting a two-day oil conference in Juba to attract foreign investment in its energy sector. South Sudanese Petroleum Minister Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth and economists like James Alic Garang and Marial Awou Yol emphasize the importance of oil for the economy, which is the most oil-dependent in the world according to the World Bank. The government has renewed agreements with international oil companies and is working to diversify the economy. Despite the peace deal, challenges remain, including implementing the agreement fully and addressing ongoing security concerns.

Cede Primary School in Nimule, South Sudan, has been established as the first institution in the region dedicated to supporting children with special needs, including those who are HIV positive, orphaned, or have physical disabilities. The school, founded by Paskalina Idreangwa, began with 60 children and has grown to 231, despite challenges such as the 2013 crisis which disrupted funding from a charity. The school promotes inclusive education and aims to nurture future leaders who can contribute to peace, stability, and the reduction of poverty and HIV/AIDS in South Sudan. The school, which is multi-ethnic and promotes peaceful coexistence, relies on fundraising and support from local and international sources, including a British humanitarian worker.

South Sudan has partnered with UNESCO to harmonize policies and laws to strengthen internet governance in the country. Ladu Kenyi, director general of South Sudan's National Communication Authority, emphasized the need for robust policies to combat cybercrime and enhance digital infrastructure safety. The government aims to provide a platform for investors to extend services and improve access to digital opportunities for the local population. The policies include integrating ICT into the education curriculum. UNESCO representative Awol Endris highlighted the importance of accessible and inclusive internet services for sustainable development and the creation of a knowledge-society in South Sudan.

The article discusses the positive impact of the revitalized peace agreement on trade between South Sudan and Uganda. Since the signing of the peace deal, there has been a restoration of calm in South Sudan, which has allowed for free movement and business activities at the border town of Nimule. South Sudanese businessman Tombe Abdullamid and money changer John Makuei have experienced a significant improvement in their businesses. Makuei noted that the peace deal has revived his business, which had suffered due to targeted killings along the Juba-Nimule highway. Ugandan plastic scrap dealer Ndyanabo Vincent also reported an improved relationship with locals and the ability to support his family due to the peaceful conditions and thriving trade at the border.

In South Sudan, individuals with physical disabilities are overcoming challenges and pursuing photography to tell their stories and contribute to the country's renewal. Magdalena Keji, a physically disabled woman, is passionate about using photography to change negative perceptions of disabled people. She and others participated in a five-day training by professional freelance photographers in Juba. The training aims to empower them with photographic skills to narrate their own stories and potentially secure jobs. Participants like Dhieu Lual Aken and Laku Bonnaparte aspire to become professional photographers and studio owners, respectively. The organizer, Jok Solomon Anyang, believes in the importance of engaging and encouraging people with disabilities to play a role in their country.