Against all odds: Disabled teen shoe shiner defies economic hardship in Juba
As South Sudan grapples with a crippling economic downturn – marked by soaring prices, a volatile exchange rate, and dwindling oil revenues – resilience becomes the currency of survival for many citizens. For 16-year-old Kiir Kiir Bol, a physically disabled youth from Malualkon in Aweil East County, hope shines through the polish on the shoes […]
Governor orders arrest of chiefs over theft in Warrap State
Authorities in Warrap State have detained five chiefs from Tonj North County following an order by Governor Magok Magok to recover 300 stolen cattle from the Leer community. The arrested chiefs including Paramount Chief Ayii Agiu Kuot, Executive Chiefs Deng Ayuel Madut, Deng Chol Mayen, Nyang Monyluek Mapiny, and Sub-Chief Akech Aleu Madut, were accused […]
Governor Ober mourns legendary Anyanya One General, Akol
The governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of General Albino Akol Akol, a revered figure in South Sudanese history and a hero of the Anyanya One liberation movement. Gen. Akol passed away in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday due to an undisclosed illness. In a heartfelt […]
NBG plans to transport returnees stranded in Abyei
The government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state (NBGS) has announced plans to transport approximately 2,000 of its citizens currently stranded in Abyei Administrative Area. Displaced by the ongoing violence and instability in neighboring Sudan, the returnees are enduring unbearable living conditions in Abyei, a contested region with its own history of conflict and displacement. […]
Warrap Governor rejects claims of forged presidential decrees
Warrap State Governor Magok Magok Deng has strongly refuted circulating allegations that recent presidential decrees reshuffling state officials were forged, asserting that all changes were legitimate and approved by President Salva Kiir. In a press statement released Friday, the governor’s press secretary, Makor Mangok, addressed online misinformation that claimed the decrees read on state broadcaster […]
Shun political, ethnic division-Cardinal Ameyu appeals
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Catholic diocese of Juba, Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Mulla, has called on South Sudanese to draw inspiration from Christ’s resurrection and work towards peace, transcending political and ethnic divides. In his Easter message on Friday, Cardinal Ameyu urged South Sudanese to become agents of transformation, envisioning a future where all citizens can […]
South Sudan’s Security Situation is Stable, President Kiir Assures Citizens
President Salva Kiir has assured the citizens of South Sudan that the country’s security situation remains stable, reaffirming his government’s commitment to maintaining peace and stability nationwide. According to a statement from the Office of the President, Kiir gave the assurance following a meeting with SPLM Secretary General Dr. James Wani Igga on Thursday. The […]
Sub-national violence leaves civilians in crisis: UNMISS sounds alarm
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has raised urgent concerns about the devastating impact of sub-national violence on civilians in South Sudan. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, UNMISS emphasized that community-based militias are the leading perpetrators of civilian harm, accounting for 79 percent of victims in violent incidents. Warrap State […]
MOH and WHO Join Forces for Health Sector Transformation
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has entered into a strategic partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening South Sudan’s healthcare system. Dr. Anin Ngot Mou, the undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, in a statement released after signing a Memorandum of […]
Youth activist urges government to shift focus to development
Lupai Samuel Kenyi, the Executive Director of the “I Am Peace Organization,” has called on South Sudan’s unity government to end the transition period and prioritize development. In an interview with Standard Zone News, Kenyi emphasized that the people of South Sudan yearn for progress and stability over conflict. “My message to the government is […]
