Gov’t to airdrop food assistance to displaced in Ulang, Nasir
The government has announced a plan to launch emergency food assistance for internally displaced people (IDPs) affected by the conflict in Ulang and Nasir counties of Upper Nile state. The decision to deliver food to people affected by the conflict came after a meeting between Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol and Humanitarian Affairs Minister Albino […]
Repair Juba-Nimule highway, Yakani tells government
A prominent civil society activist has urged the government of South Sudan to urgently repair the deteriorating Juba-Nimule Highway, warning that the road continues to worsen due to heavy rains. Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), made the appeal, stressing that the highway – South Sudan’s primary link […]
Jonglei constructs dykes to counter potential flood threat
In anticipation of potential floods as the rainy season begins, Jonglei State authorities are doubling efforts to construct major dykes to prevent devastation. According to a statement seen by Standard Zone News, Jonglei Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has directed county commissioners to ensure the construction of numerous dykes. Currently, the state has started construction […]
South Sudan struggles amid rising displacement and aid shortfall
South Sudan is grappling with an escalating humanitarian crisis in 2025, driven by a combination of factors including conflict, climate shocks, disease outbreaks, and significant reductions in international aid. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak, expressed deep concern over the worsening situation. He highlighted that the ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan […]
