Tragedy Unfolds: South Sudan’s Cholera Crisis Deepens Amid Aid Cuts
The heartbreaking consequences of aid reductions in South Sudan are becoming increasingly evident, as at least five children and three adults tragically lost their lives to cholera during a grueling three-hour walk for medical treatment. With local clinics shut down due to funding cuts, families in Akobo County are left to endure the unthinkable, facing […]
Leadership Shake-Up Looms in SPLM-IO Amid Juba Consultative Meeting
By John Akoon Political tensions are escalating within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) as a leadership consultative meeting unfolds in the capital, Juba. The gathering has sparked widespread speculation about a potential leadership change, with many drawing parallels to the controversial 2016 incident that elevated Taban Deng Gai to the position of First […]
Yei River County Kicks Off Football Tournament to Build Bridges and Foster Peace
By Denelson Denike A resounding step towards unity echoed through Yei Freedom Square on Tuesday as Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme, Commissioner of Yei River County, inaugurated the Inter-Community Peace Football Tournament. Organized by RECONCILE International in collaboration with the Department for Youth, Culture, and Sports, the event brought together hundreds of attendees, eager to witness […]
Ruling SPLM denies allegations of fueling SPLM-IO discord
Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has denied involvement in ongoing political disputes within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in Opposition (SPLM-IO), stating that the party is “clean” Speaking to Standard Zone News, SPLM officials unequivocally denied any participation in the SPLM-IO’s internal power struggles. Party spokesperson Jimmy Atillio stated firmly, “We are not part and parcel […]
South Sudan Launches Household Survey Program across the country
On April 8th, the South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics officially launched the budget for its household survey program. The event featured remarks from Dr. Mohamed, a representative from the UNDP, who emphasized the importance of the survey for the people of South Sudan. “Data policy is crucial, and this initiative is significant for the […]
