When communities are forced to sustain public clinics as health system worsens
In a small room with only two delivery beds, a chair, and a table holding a worn register book, basic medical tools sit quietly on a metal tray. A pair of scissors, a sucker, an almost finished pack of cotton gauze, and a clamp are all that remain to assist women during childbirth. This is […]
Donors urge increased investment in education as back to learning campaign begins
International partners have urged the government of South Sudan to significantly increase investment in education as the country begins nationwide campaign to return millions of out-of-school children to classrooms. Government officials and development partners launched the Back to Learning Campaign in Wau on Monday, calling on communities, parents and authorities to ensure children enrol and […]
Women’s union warns of growing youth drug abuse crisis
The Central Equatoria State Women’s Union has raised concern over the growing problem of drug abuse among young people, calling on families to show compassion and support for affected children instead of rejecting them. Speaking during the International Women’s Day celebrations organized by the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare in […]
Terekeka launches water reservoir to reduce cattle migration
Authorities in Central Equatoria State have launched the construction of a water reservoir in Central Mundari of Terekeka County, a project aimed at reducing cattle migration and preventing conflict between pastoralist and farming communities. The initiative was officially launched in the Reggo and Rijong area by state and county leaders, with support from the United […]
CEPO warns South Sudan may miss December 2026 elections
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has warned that South Sudan risks failing to hold national elections scheduled for December 2026 due to delays in funding and political maneuvers that undermine the country’s electoral preparedness. Speaking on the release of CEPO’s seventh pre-election domestic observation report, covering January to March 2026, Edmond Yakani, Executive […]
Court rejects defense bid to access phones in Dr. Machar Nasir trial
The special court on Wednesday denied the defense request to open the phones of seven co-accused of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar in the ongoing Nasir incident trial. Presiding Judge James Alala Deng said the defense could only review hash values, digital codes used to confirm data integrity, provided by the prosecution’s forensic […]
Unity state urges continued support for conflict and flood victims
Authorities in Unity State have called for sustained commitment from the government and development partners to continue supporting communities affected by conflict and flooding across the state. The appeal was made during a two-day engagement workshop held in Bentiu, where stakeholders emphasized the urgent need for continued assistance to communities facing a growing humanitarian situation […]
CES launches plot showing and road opening in Kapuri Hai Salam
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has officially launched the long-awaited showing of demarcated areas in Kapuri Hai Sala. Marking a major step toward organized settlement and infrastructure development after more than 15 years of delay. The launch event brought together state officials, community leaders, and residents as authorities began opening roads […]
South Sudan fall to Czech Republic in women’s world cup qualifiers
The women’s national basketball team of South Sudan suffered a heavy defeat after falling 89–52 to Czech Republic in a match of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. South Sudan struggled to keep pace with the experienced European side throughout the contest, as the Czech Republic dominated both offensively and defensively to secure a […]
UN peacekeepers hold position in Akobo despite evacuation order
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has announced that its peacekeepers will remain in Akobo to continue protecting civilians despite an evacuation directive issued by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) ahead of planned military operations in the area. In a press release issued on March 9 from Juba, the mission said […]
