GIZ expands rural food security drive in Yei and Magwi
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has stepped up its rural food security interventions in Yei River County and Magwi County, rolling out a large-scale post-harvest support initiative targeting smallholder farmers. The intervention, implemented through the Community-Driven Rural Development (CDRD) and Improved Living Conditions and Psychosocial Support (ILiPS) projects, has seen the distribution of 21,000 […]
Minister calls for policy, community action in women’s empowerment rollout
The Government of South Sudan has renewed its call for stronger policy implementation and grassroots engagement to advance gender equality, as stakeholders officially launched a new women’s empowerment and protection project in Juba. Speaking during the inception meeting held in Juba, Nuna Rhoda Rudolf Ndefu, Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, emphasized that meaningful […]
Banks face cash shortage without a currency crisis —expert
South Sudan is grappling with tightening liquidity in its banking system, even as officials stress that the country is not facing a broader currency crisis, a senior government advisor has warned. Aggrey Tisa Sabuni, Advisor to the South Sudan Revenue Authority, said the current cash shortages in banks are not merely an economic concern but […]
New survey exposes gaps in child and women’s well-being in South Sudan
A new nationwide survey has revealed deep and persistent inequalities affecting children and women across South Sudan, underscoring major gaps in health, education, nutrition and access to basic services despite modest progress in some areas. Findings from the 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in partnership with […]
South Sudan’s land laws exist on paper, Not in practice — Experts
Government officials, international partners, and land governance specialists meeting in Juba have acknowledged a widening gap between South Sudan’s legal framework on land and its implementation, warning that the disconnect is fueling conflict, displacement, and stalled recovery. The concern emerged during a high-level workshop convened in the capital, where participants described the country’s land laws […]
New gold refinery opens in Juba
A new gold refinery has officially opened in Juba, marking a significant step toward strengthening South Sudan’s mining sector through local processing and value addition. The facility, launched by Black Rock Africa LTD under the Braxim Gold Refinery project, is expected to reduce reliance on raw mineral exports and increase the country’s ability to benefit […]
Civilians at risk as Akobo clashes intensify, Civil society warns
Civil society organizations across South Sudan have sounded the alarm over escalating violence in Akobo County, warning that intensifying clashes are placing civilian lives in immediate danger and threatening to erode fragile peace gains. In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the groups expressed deep concern over renewed fighting between government forces and opposition elements in […]
Buse gets royal treatment from Mundari community
It was not a coronation, but it certainly felt like one. The dusty plains of Kworijik transformed into a stage of celebration as thousands from the Mundari community and beyond gathered in a spectacle that blended culture, pride, and unmistakable pageantry all in honor of their “son,” Bush Buse. From the moment he arrived, the […]
Juba Institute graduates 42 in major health education milestone
Central Equatoria State has taken another significant step toward strengthening its healthcare system, as 42 new nurses and midwives graduated from the Juba Nursing and Midwifery Institute in a milestone event highlighting the growing investment in health education and workforce development. The 9th graduation ceremony, officiated by Central Equatoria State Minister of Health Joyce Bakwa […]
$8.5 million climate project launched to tackle Bor flood crisis
A major climate resilience project backed by the World Bank has been launched to confront the persistent flooding crisis in Bor Town, offering renewed hope to tens of thousands of residents who face seasonal displacement and loss of livelihoods each year. The $8.5 million Regional Climate Resilience Program (RCRP), set for implementation between 2026 and […]
