Women shoulder family burden amid salary delays
As South Sudan grapples with worsening economic crisis that has left civil servants unpaid for months, women are emerging as a silent force, shouldering the burden of families and communities. For nearly a year, civil servants have faced delayed or absent salaries, a situation attributed to economic instability coupled with disruptions to oil revenues. While […]
South Sudan plans new fiber optic link to expand internet access
South Sudan plans to establish a new fiber optic link from Ethiopia to enhance internet access across the country, Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services Minister Michael Makuei Lueth announced Tuesday. Speaking during a panel at the African Innovation Summit in Addis Ababa, Makuei said the project is part of broader efforts to improve South […]
Media training stresses integrity, accuracy amid rising hate speech
The Director of the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS), Irena Aya, has raised concern over the growing threat of hate speech in the country, urging journalists to maintain professionalism and distinguish themselves from untrained citizen reporters. Speaking during the opening of a two-day media training workshop on Tuesday, Aya emphasized the importance […]
Lakes State confirms 12 new cases of measles
Lakes State health officials have confirmed 12 new cases of measles. The confirmation follows testing of samples as part of ongoing vaccination campaign being conducted across the Country. Maker Malok, Director General at the State Ministry of Health, reported the confirmed cases in an interview with Standard Zone News on Monday. “We currently have 184 […]
Will gov’t win the fight against ‘Jana FAR’
Central Equatoria State government has intensified its fight against illicit alcohol, recently seizing and destroying large quantities of spirits known locally as ‘Jana FAR.’ As part of enforcing a gubernatorial order prohibiting production and sale of such drinks, this action has generated debate and mixed reactions among Juba residents on effectiveness of the exercise. ‘Jana […]
River Nile Route: CDF orders immediate removal of illegal checkpoints
The Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Gen. Paul Nang Majok, has issued a directive for the immediate dismantling of all unauthorized checkpoints along the River Nile, in a move aimed at improving trade and easing transportation. In a statement to the media on Friday, the SSPDF Spokesperson, […]
Cholera crisis in Juba: Health Ministry sounds alarm as cases surge
Juba Teaching Hospital health officials have raised alarm over a sharp rise in cholera cases, urging residents to seek immediate treatment and follow proper hygiene practices to curb the outbreak. Speaking to the media, Dr. Annin Ngot Ngot, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Health, said the government has intensified its monitoring efforts as cases continue […]
South Sudan expands vaccine access, targets over 146,000 children
As the world marks over 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), South Sudan is strengthening its immunization efforts by introducing new vaccines (PCV, Rotavirus, MCV2) and launching of ‘Big Catch-Up’ campaign to reach children who missed vaccinations. The drive is meant to address immunization gaps resulting from recent crises, targeting children under […]
South Sudan launches construction on Safe House for gender protection
In a significant step toward promoting gender equality and enhancing women’s economic participation, the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare (MGCSW) has signed a landmark Output Agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The agreement marks the beginning of construction under the South Sudan Women’s Social and Economic Empowerment Project (SSWSEEP), […]
Church vs. State: Munuki land dispute sparks heated debate
A long-standing land dispute has resurfaced between the government and church leaders in Munuki, igniting concerns over land ownership, development, and religious rights. The controversy came to light after Rev. Paul Samuel Paul of St. Stephen Parish Church accused officials of forcibly entering church property under national security escort, demolishing structures without prior warning. In […]
