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 […]
Stranded returnees call for urgent repatriation as living conditions worsen
Returnees from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State stranded in the Abyei Administrative Area have described the increasingly dire conditions they face, urging the government to expedite their repatriation as the rainy season approaches. On May 13, the state government transported over 1,000 returnees to their counties of origin and resettled them there. However, according to […]
African Union celebrates Africa Day with children at Juba Orphanage
The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS) marked Africa Day on Friday, May 23, 2025, with a heartwarming visit to Juba Orphanage, celebrating the continent’s heritage with children who represent Africa’s future. Led by Prof. Joram Biswaro, Head of Mission of the African Union in South Sudan, AU Ambassadors donated a range of essential […]
UN allocates $10M for Upper Nile crisis relief
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated US$10 million to support life-saving humanitarian assistance for more than 270,000 people in South Sudan. This allocation comes amid escalating humanitarian needs driven by conflict, flooding, acute food insecurity and cholera outbreaks. In a statement seen by this publication, the funding will target communities in […]
FAO supports Kajokeji County farmers with essential seeds
In a bid to boost agricultural productivity in Kajokeji County, Central Equatoria State, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has donated essential farming seeds to the county’s agriculture department. Speaking after receiving the donation, Murye Alex, head of the Department of Agriculture in Kajokeji County, stated that the initiative will benefit over 5,000 people, with […]
Saudi-funded nutrition aid reaches over 6,000 women, children in South Sudan
More than 6,000 vulnerable women and children in South Sudan’s flood-affected Unity State have received life-saving nutrition support, thanks to a $400,000 contribution from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement on Tuesday, World Food Program said the contribution channelled through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) facilitated the procurement and […]
Kuol Manyang leads by example, tilling land to promote farming
South Sudan’s Senior Presidential Advisor, Kuol Manyang, has urged South Sudanese, especially the youth, to embrace farming as a key strategy in combating hunger. With UN agencies warning of food shortages in the country, Manyang has taken the lead in advocating for agriculture. Over the weekend, he visited his farm in Mathiang Jook, Jonglei State, […]
WHO Africa chief visits Juba to boost health response amid rising humanitarian Crises
The Acting Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has concluded a high-level visit to South Sudan aimed at strengthening health support in the face of mounting humanitarian emergencies. During his visit on Wednesday, Dr. Ihekweazu met with key government and humanitarian stakeholders in Juba, including the Acting Minister […]
Humanitarian agencies call for safe aid delivery as crisis deepens in Upper Nile
South Sudan’s Upper Nile state faces a worsening humanitarian crisis as over 60,000 malnourished children are at risk due to blocked aid deliveries, aid agencies warned Thursday. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF have issued an urgent plea for safe humanitarian access, stressing that continued disruptions could have devastating consequences. According to […]
Refugee Commission strengthened with $100,000 in critical assets
Assets worth $100,000 have been handed over to the Commission for Refugee Affairs (CRA) to enhance coordination and support refugee programs in Pariang, Maban, and Juba. These included a Toyota Land Cruiser Hardtop, four motorbikes, office furniture, printers, laptops, projectors, and office space. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) and the Ministry of […]
