South Sudan approves contested peace deal changes ahead of elections
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly has approved controversial amendments to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, removing the requirement to complete a permanent constitution and a national population and housing census before the country can hold general elections. The amendments were passed during a Tuesday sitting chaired by Speaker Joseph Ngere Paciko, despite objections from […]
South Sudan warns donor funding decline threatens essential health services
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has warned that declining international donor support could undermine the delivery of essential health services, urging the government to increase domestic investment to ensure the sustainability of the country’s healthcare system. The warning was issued during a high-level advocacy meeting in Juba on Tuesday, organized by the Ministry of Health […]
South Sudan to celebrate independence under national heritage year
The Government of South Sudan has called on citizens across the country and in the diaspora to lead grassroots celebrations marking the nation’s 15th Independence Anniversary, saying this year’s commemoration should be driven by communities rather than centered in the capital. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Minister of National culture, Museums and […]
UNMISS pulls peacekeepers from Akobo County
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has withdrawn peacekeepers from a temporary operating base in Akobo County, Jonglei State, following months of civilian protection operations, as ongoing insecurity continues to threaten stability in the area. The temporary operating base was established following intense fighting earlier this year between the South Sudan People’s Defence […]
