Aid surge in Jonglei as MSF steps up emergency response
A surge in humanitarian assistance is underway in parts of Jonglei and Upper Nile states, as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) steps up emergency operations to support thousands of people displaced by ongoing insecurity, flooding, and limited access to basic services. In Chuil, a remote area of Jonglei state, MSF has significantly expanded its healthcare response, […]
A month of change: Communities urged to hold on to Ramadan values
Thousands of worshippers gathered in mosques and open prayer grounds across South Sudan to mark the end of Ramadan, as religious leaders used the moment to deliver a message that unity, compassion, and discipline practiced during the fasting month must not end with Eid. From the capital Juba to other towns, sermons and speeches focused […]
Kiir dismisses Biem, returns Manytuil as Unity Governor
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Unity State governor Justice Riek Biem Top and reappointed former governor Joseph Nguen Manytuil in a late-night decree announced on Monday. The decision, read on the state broadcaster South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, did not provide reasons for the abrupt leadership change in the oil-rich Unity State. Justice Biem had […]
Top UN envoy Nicholas Haysom dies, global tributes pour in
The United Nations Mission chief in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, has died, with leaders paying tribute globally. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, led condolences, describing Mr Haysom as a “distinguished diplomat” whose lifelong commitment to peace and justice left a lasting mark across multiple conflict zones. Mr Haysom had served as Special […]
South Sudan fighters go unbeaten, bag three World Muay Thai titles
It was a flawless fight run, a clean sweep defined by precision, power, and pure fighting spirit. South Sudan’s top fighters stepped into the ring in Pattaya, Thailand, and walked out unbeaten three bouts, three wins, three world title belts delivered in emphatic, knockout fashion. South Sudan’s charge began with James Majok Gau, who set […]
Bush Buse sworn in, pledges youth and sports development
Newly appointed Central Equatoria State Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Bush Buse, has pledged to promote cultural heritage, empower young people, and strengthen sports development after officially taking the oath of office in Juba on Monday. Buse was sworn in alongside several newly appointed senior officials of the Revitalized Transitional Government of Central Equatoria […]
Kiir drops major reshuffle in Western Equatoria State government
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a series of presidential decrees announcing a major reshuffle in the government of Western Equatoria State, relieving and appointing several state officials. The decrees, read on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation on Friday evening, affected ministers, advisors, commission chairpersons, and county commissioners within the state administration. Among those […]
EU, Germany urge inclusive GBV services for survivors with disabilities
Officials from the European Union and the government of Germany have called for stronger and more inclusive services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Sudan, particularly women and girls living with disabilities who often face additional barriers when seeking support and justice. The call was made during a panel discussion held in Juba […]
“Power struggle” – SPLM admits role in 2013 conflict
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has publicly acknowledged its role in the devastating 2013 conflict that plunged South Sudan into years of violence and suffering, describing the war as a “power struggle within the party” and offering an apology to the citizens affected by the crisis. Speaking during a major party gathering in Juba, […]
When communities are forced to sustain public clinics as health system worsens
In a small room with only two delivery beds, a chair, and a table holding a worn register book, basic medical tools sit quietly on a metal tray. A pair of scissors, a sucker, an almost finished pack of cotton gauze, and a clamp are all that remain to assist women during childbirth. This is […]
