South Sudan host 20th regional Nile Day in historic first for the Country
South Sudan is set to host the 20th Regional Nile Day on February 22, 2026. This event, under the theme “Voices of the Nile: Community, Youth and Women Engagement in Water Governance,” marks the first time the country has hosted the celebration since joining the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) in 2012. Leaders from across the […]
CTSAMVM cuts monitoring teams amid funding crisis
The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has reduced its monitoring and verification teams from six to three due to severe funding shortages. The latest development raises concerns over its ability to effectively oversee the ceasefire at a time of escalating violence across South Sudan. CTSAMVM Chairperson Teshome Anagawe Ayana said […]
Health minister urges urgent action on failing health system
South Sudan’s Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto Rial, has called for immediate and decisive action to address persistent weaknesses undermining the country’s health system, warning that delays could further worsen already critical health indicators. The call was made during a high-level briefing with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), the Health Systems Transformation Project (HSTP) […]
Special court delays Dr. Machar trial over evidence dispute
The Special Court hearing the case against suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven co-accused members of the SPLM-IO has adjourned proceedings to February 25 following a dispute over the admissibility of prosecution evidence. Chief Judge James Alala said the tribunal required additional time to review objections raised by the defence, which challenged a […]
