Diggala demarcation sparks new era of urban expansion
In a bold move to tackle Juba’s growing urban congestion, officials from Juba County, Central Equatoria State have launched a major land demarcation initiative in Diggala, setting aside 1,800 square kilometers for new residential and public development. The launch event, held over the weekend, brought together high-ranking government officials, community elders, and local residents in […]
EU commits €11M to support displacement recovery in South Sudan
The European Union has pledged €11 million to support long-term recovery and resilience efforts in South Sudan, addressing the displacement crisis sparked by ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan. The funding, channeled through the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is set to benefit around 40,000 people, including Sudanese refugees, South […]
Women’s leadership in South Sudan enhanced with digital support
UN Women has strengthened the National Transformational Leadership Institute (NTLI) in South Sudan with a donation of advanced electronic equipment, enhancing its ability to promote women’s leadership and development across the country. During the official handover ceremony, NTLI Director Dr. Angelina M. Bazugba expressed gratitude for the ongoing collaboration between UN Women and the Ministry […]
CEPO pushes for inclusion of persons with disabilities in 2026 election process
As South Sudan inches towards its historic first national election in December 2026, Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is urging political leaders and electoral bodies to prioritize the inclusion and representation of persons with disabilities in the democratic process. In a statement, Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, stressed the importance of ensuring that […]
Cholera claims lives in Abyei as infections skyrocket
A deadly cholera outbreak has struck Abyei, infecting 104 people and claiming 10 lives, marking the first reported cases in the region since last year. Earlier this year, cholera spread across various parts of South Sudan, but Abyei remained unaffected until the first case was recorded over the weekend. State Minister of Health Dr. Ayom […]
Community demands transparency, accountability on 3% oil share
Community leaders in Bentiu, Unity State, are demanding transparent and clear management of the 3% of oil revenue share meant for local development as stipulated in the Petroleum Act. This demand was made during a one-day training session on sustainable natural resources management, organized by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR). Speaking at […]
Escalating violence, political standoff threaten to unravel peace deal- UN warns
The United Nations has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating security and political situation in South Sudan, warning that recent armed clashes and political gridlock are threatening to unravel the country’s fragile peace process. Speaking at the African Union Peace and Security Council meeting on Thursday, Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for […]
Bentiu families find new hope with land document handover
Thirty families in Bentiu, Unity State, who lost their land during the 2013 conflict, have received new land ownership documents. The documents were handed over by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR), helping these vulnerable people get their land rights back. At the handover ceremony, CSCNR Programme Officer Gizam Moses stressed how important […]
Renewed conflict pushes parts of South Sudan to brink of famine
A deadly combination of escalating conflict, mass displacement, and rampant disease is driving food insecurity and malnutrition to catastrophic levels in parts of South Sudan, with humanitarian agencies warning that two counties in Upper Nile State are now at risk of famine. According to the latest analysis from Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), global […]
Xi Jinping, Congo’s Sassou Nguesso congratulate FOCAC implementation meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo have both sent congratulatory letters to the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), warmly congratulating the participants on the convening of the meeting. In his letter, Xi Jinping […]
