Thousands displaced in Negaro County after armed clashes and looting
More than 7,000 civilians have been displaced in Negaro County following a violent assault by Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) forces on a South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) barracks. The attack, which erupted late last week in the county’s administrative center, triggered widespread panic and forced families to flee into surrounding bushes and […]
Juba sets sights on German innovation as businessmen forge new partnerships
Hundreds of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors gathered at Imperial Hotel in Juba on Wednesday for a high-stakes networking event aimed at connecting South Sudan’s expanding private sector with German technological solutions. Organised by Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) in strategic partnership with Pan-African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAASMI), the event showcased a […]
27,500 families to benefit from €48m development programme
More than 27,000 households across South Sudan will receive new international support after Germany, the Netherlands and the European Union expanded a €48 million rural development initiative to Central Equatoria State. The Community Driven Rural Development (CDRD) Project is designed to improve food security, strengthen market access and empower women and youth in rural communities. […]
Heavy Rains trigger widespread flooding in South Sudan
Torrential rains over the past week have caused widespread flooding across South Sudan, displacing thousands of families, submerging farmland, and damaging critical infrastructure, officials said on Wednesday. In Greater Pibor Administrative Area, flash floods forced more than 100 families to abandon their homes in Pochalla South County. Information Minister Jacob Werchum said three consecutive days […]
Rejaf’s new farming project puts women, youth at the center
On the fertile banks of Rejaf East’s Gbuduge village, the sound of hoes striking the earth carries more than the promise of crops, it signals a new chapter for women and youth determined to fight hunger and reclaim their future through farming. At the launch in Tokiman East, State Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Forestry, […]
IDPs in Western Bahr El Ghazal to benefit from new resettlement project
Empower Youth Africa (EYA), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched the “Sustainable resettlement and integration of IDPs in Kor-Malang, Western Bahr El Ghazal State” project. The inception meeting, gathered key stakeholders, including state ministry representatives, local authorities, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, and community members from both displaced and host […]
South Sudan’s push for inclusive agribusiness gains ground
In Juba, South Sudan’s capital, a diverse coalition of farmers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and financial leaders gathered this week under one roof with a shared purpose: to reshape the country’s agricultural future through inclusion, resilience, and grassroots leadership. The event, titled Building Resilient and Inclusive Agribusiness Ecosystems in South Sudan, served as both a rallying cry […]
Erratic climate patterns threaten South Sudan’s food security
Deng Kur the Upper Nile State farmer showing what he has harvest compare to last year (credit Jenifer J. Ogawi) On the outskirts of Renk County, Upper Nile State, farmer Deng Kur moves slowly across his cracked farmland, a straw hat shielding him from the harsh sun. Just a few years ago, this same field […]
Kiir renews call for enhanced border security in Ruweng, citing food needs
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Tuesday renewed his directive for Ruweng Administrative Area to intensify efforts against cross-border crime, stating that improved security is vital for improving food production. The directive was issued during a meeting at the State House, where Ruweng’s Chief Administrator, Stefano Wieu de Mialek, updated the president on the security and […]
EU and partners roll out major support program for South Sudanese civil society
The European Union and its implementing partners have launched a major new initiative aimed at strengthening civil society across South Sudan. The Supporting Civil Society Empowerment in South Sudan (SUCCESS) project was unveiled Thursday in Juba, bringing together key development actors and government officials in a show of renewed commitment to grassroots empowerment. The € […]
