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 […]
Activist Urges SPLM-IO to Resolve Internal Disputes to Avoid Interruptions in Peace Implementation
The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has called on the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) to urgently resolve its internal power struggles in order to avoid disrupting the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement. In a statement extended to the media, Yakani warned that the ongoing internal divisions within […]
South Sudan Youth Union Launches Youth-Led Agricultural Initiative
In an effort to tackle food insecurity and promote youth empowerment, the South Sudan National Youth Union has launched a new agriculture-based initiative targeting young people across the country. The project, aimed at youth aged 18 to 35, focuses on modern farming techniques to boost food production and improve rural livelihoods. It was officially launched […]
MSF calls for protection of healthcare workers in Upper Nile
By Staff writer Medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has called on all parties involved in the escalating conflict in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state to uphold international humanitarian law and ensure protection of civilians, healthcare workers, and medical facilities. In a statement seen by this outlet, the organization said renewed violence and subsequent displacement […]
Area Administrator Denies Mobilization of Youth Toward Jonglei
The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has refuted claims of youth mobilization and marching toward neighboring Jonglei State for an attack. Peter Guzulu Maze, the Chief Administrator of GPAA, dismissed reports from the Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), citing prevailing circumstances that make such mobilization improbable. “First of all, we are dealing with a cholera […]
Cholera threat spurs cleanup in Juba’s Hai Referendum
A community cleaning campaign has been launched in Juba’s Hai Referendum to curb spread of cholera outbreak ahead of upcoming rainy season. Hai Referendum, a lowland area in Juba City is prone to flooding, making it vulnerable to water accumulation, creating ideal conditions for cholera bacteria. Spearheaded by Juba County authorities, the campaign is a […]
South Sudan Faces Looming Hunger Crisis, Warns WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has raised alarm over a worsening hunger situation in South Sudan, warning that millions of vulnerable people are on the brink of starvation. In a statement released on Wednesday, WFP said the country is nearing record hunger levels, particularly in the northeast, where conflict is escalating. “Vulnerable families […]
South Sudan approves SSP 62 billion to boost food production
South Sudan’s economic cluster, Chaired by Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has approved an allocation of SSP 62 billion towards agricultural activities in anticipation of upcoming rainy season. This large financial commitment by the government is aimed at confronting the persistent threat of famine. In a statement seen by The Standard Zone News, the […]
SPLM-IO National Liberation Council Appoints Interim Leaders Amid Political Uncertainty
The National Liberation Council (NLC) of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has appointed interim leaders to steer the party following the detention of its Chairperson, First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. In a consultative meeting held on Wednesday at Palm Africa Hotel, the NLC named Peacebuilding Minister Stephen Par Kuol as the interim […]
South Sudan Unveils First-Ever Digital Cooperative Registry
In a historic move to modernize the management of cooperative societies, South Sudan on Tuesday launched its first-ever electronic registration system for cooperatives. The milestone initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and supported by the African Development Bank […]
