South Sudan stakeholders seek action Plan to implement Maputo Protocol
Government representatives, civil society organisations and development partners in South Sudan are pushing for a national action plan to accelerate the implementation of the Maputo Protocol, amid concerns over slow progress since the country ratified the women’s rights treaty in 2023. The proposal was discussed during a one-day stakeholder meeting convened by Global Voices Organisation […]
Machar trial adjourned to November 18 over Joseph Lagu’s State funeral
The Special Court trying former First Vice President Riek Machar and seven co-accused members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) has adjourned proceedings until November 18 to allow for the state funeral of veteran politician and military commander Joseph Lagu Yanga. Presiding Judge Stephen Simon Binjigwa announced the adjournment on Wednesday during the court’s […]
Bor rehabilitates 15km of flood dykes to protect homes and farmland
More than 15 kilometres of flood-protection dykes and seven kilometres of drainage channels have been rehabilitated in Bor Town, Jonglei State, in an effort to protect vulnerable communities, agricultural land and essential infrastructure from seasonal flooding. The rehabilitation works are being implemented under the Regional Climate Resilience Programme (RCRP), a World Bank-funded initiative aimed at […]
UN warns South Sudan against rushing elections without political consensus
The United Nations has warned South Sudan against rushing into its planned December elections without building political consensus, strengthening confidence among parties and addressing outstanding provisions of the peace agreement. Anita Kiki Gbeho, head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that the country’s political consensus […]
