Pibor faces catastrophic hunger after floods, Oxfam says
Devastating floods have left tens of thousands of people in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area on the brink of starvation, Oxfam has warned. Torrential rains have submerged villages, destroyed homes, and wiped-out unharvested crops, affecting more than 69,500 people across Pibor, Gumuruk, Lekuangole, and Verthet. Over 1,000 families have been displaced in Pibor town alone. […]
South Sudan, partner seal $9.98M deal on flood protection
South Sudan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has signed a $9.98 million agreement with the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to protect flood-prone communities and improve access to clean water across the country. MWRI Undersecretary Achier Manyuat John said the Ministry is determined to ensure transparency in implementing the project. “We are […]
Yei leaders appeal for swift relief as displacement crisis deepens
More than 1,000 people displaced by recent fighting in Yei River County are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with local leaders appealing for urgent intervention from aid agencies. On Friday, Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme visited Pokula, where families uprooted from Payume and Marju sub-Bomas have been sheltering for nearly two months. He […]
UN General Assembly urged to act on South Sudan peace stalemate
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has appealed to the United Nations to take decisive action during the upcoming UN General Assembly to rescue South Sudan from a looming political crisis and renewed violence. Edmond Yakani, CEPO’s Executive Director, described the meeting as a “golden opportunity” for the UN Secretary-General and the Chairperson of […]
Floods shut down key health facilities in Unity State
Heavy rains have forced the closure of the Ganyiel Primary Health Care Center (PHCC) and the nearby women’s center in Panyijiar County, Unity State, displacing patients and halting critical medical services. The area’s only airstrip has also been flooded, cutting off emergency humanitarian access. Peter Yoak, the County Health Director, warned that women and children […]
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 […]
Humanitarian crisis looms as imminent floods threaten millions, warns minister
South Sudan is on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe as impending floods are projected to impact millions of citizens, warned Albino Akol Atak, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Akol, who briefed the heads of state regarding the humanitarian situation in South Sudan on Wednesday, stated that the crisis is expected to peak between […]
South Sudan remains one of the most dangerous countries for humanitarian workers
As South Sudan commemorates Humanitarian Day alongside the global community, it remains one of the most dangerous places for humanitarian workers, ranking second in danger this year, according to the Aid Worker Security Database. “On World Humanitarian Day, we honor humanitarian workers in South Sudan and worldwide, remembering those who have lost their lives in […]
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, […]
