WHO Africa chief visits Juba to boost health response amid rising humanitarian Crises
The Acting Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has concluded a high-level visit to South Sudan aimed at strengthening health support in the face of mounting humanitarian emergencies. During his visit on Wednesday, Dr. Ihekweazu met with key government and humanitarian stakeholders in Juba, including the Acting Minister […]
Bentiu Football Association overthrown amid corruption scandal and leadership crisis
Bentiu’s football community has taken a bold step in reshaping the future of the sport in Unity State, as the local football association leadership was impeached over allegations of corruption and mismanagement. In a historic first, the association held an extraordinary assembly on May 13, 2025, at the Bentiu Youth Center, where club representatives voiced […]
Twice Ousted: Former ICT Undersecretary loses another Gov’t Job over alleged misconduct
Martin Mabior Mawien’s turbulent career in public service took another blow as the Executive Director of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDAA), Deng Akuei Kak, officially terminated his employment over alleged misconduct. The dismissal order, signed by Deng Akuei Kak, cited Mawien’s violation of laws prohibiting civil servants from criticizing the government. […]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal Assembly resumes in June with budget, education, and floods on agenda
The Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Legislative Assembly is set to reconvene on June 17, 2025, after a scheduled recess, with budget discussions, education challenges, and impending floods topping the agenda. The assembly went on recess on March 17, 2025, in line with its code of conduct, which mandates a break after every three months […]
