Yakani Calls for Grassroots Involvement to End Upper Nile Violence
Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has called on the Governor of Upper Nile State to engage grassroots leaders in efforts to end the ongoing violence in the region. Yakani voiced his concern as tensions remain high in Upper Nile following armed confrontations between local communities. He emphasized the […]
MOH and WHO Join Forces for Health Sector Transformation
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has entered into a strategic partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening South Sudan’s healthcare system. Dr. Anin Ngot Mou, the undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, in a statement released after signing a Memorandum of […]
Community outcry spurs action on slaughterhouse hygiene
The Bilnyang and Dubai slaughterhouses located in Mangala Payam have been closed by the Central Equatoria State government due to poor waste management and associated health risks. The decision follows growing concerns from residents of Gumbo regarding the unsanitary conditions and solid waste issues at these facilities, which they claim have led to an increase […]
Youth activist urges government to shift focus to development
Lupai Samuel Kenyi, the Executive Director of the “I Am Peace Organization,” has called on South Sudan’s unity government to end the transition period and prioritize development. In an interview with Standard Zone News, Kenyi emphasized that the people of South Sudan yearn for progress and stability over conflict. “My message to the government is […]
Sad Revelations Emerge After U.S. Waiver on HIV/AIDS Assistance in South Sudan
Stakeholders in South Sudan’s health sector have expressed cautious optimism following the resumption of U.S.-funded HIV/AIDS services after a temporary suspension. While the recent waiver has allowed the resumption of critical care, health advocates say the damage caused during the interruption has left deep scars. On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an […]
South Sudan’s NEC convenes to approve CPE examination results
The 20th Ordinary Meeting of South Sudan’s National Examination Council (NEC) began today in Juba, focusing on a crucial agenda: approving the results of the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) examinations. This pivotal session brought together senior officials from the Ministry of General Education and Instruction and representatives of state education ministries. The NEC is […]
MSF closes hospital in Ulang following armed looting
International Medical Charity, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has suspended medical services at its hospital and premises in Ulang, Upper Nile State after armed men stormed the premises and looted items. In a statement seen by this publication, MSF said on the morning of 14 April, dozens of armed men stormed the MSF hospital […]
Government Deploys Judges to Leer After a Decade
For the first time in over a decade, residents of Leer County in South Sudan’s Unity State are set to receive long-overdue access to justice through a mobile court initiative, scheduled to run from 15 April to 9 May 2025. This critical initiative is a collaborative effort between the Judiciary of South Sudan, the Ministry […]
Activist urges Upper Nile communities to embrace peaceful co-existence
Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has called upon various communities in Malakal town and other areas of Upper Nile to embrace peaceful coexistence and promote a spirit of unity. The appeal follows reports of division, revenge killings, and targeted killings in parts of Upper Nile. “As a civil […]
Warrap Governor Vows to End Communal Violence
The Governor of Warrap State, Gen. Magok Magok, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending persistent communal violence in the state. During a peace consultative meeting held in Tonj East County, Governor Magok brought together the Greater Luacjang and Greater Ananatak communities in Romic to address the ongoing internal hostilities. “The Governor decried the loss […]
