PoliticsJuly 16, 2026
payam
/pɑːˈjɑːm/
Definition
A local administrative unit in South Sudan, serving as the third-level administrative division below counties.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Dinka language, where it serves as a standard administrative term for a district or sub-county division in South Sudan.
In the news
The article uses the term to emphasize that peace and political engagement must reach local levels—from the capital down to the smallest administrative divisions—to be truly effective.
Opinion| Beyond survival: Can South Sudan's December 2026 elections build a politics of peace, service and accountability?
Read the full article ↗Radio Tamazuj