South Sudan rolls out malaria vaccine to protect children
South Sudan has begun rolling out the R21 malaria vaccine, a move health officials say will shield thousands of young lives from one of the country’s deadliest diseases. “Every child deserves a childhood free from malaria. The R21 vaccine will protect more children from sickness and death, enabling them to survive, thrive, and shape the […]
Markaz Al Salam leads renewed push for enactment of youth empowerment Laws
Despite making up almost three-quarters of South Sudan’s population, young people are often excluded from the national conversations that shape their future. Markaz Al Salam, a dedicated non-profit organization, is working to change this by creating a platform for youth voices in national policymaking. In line with its focus on peace-building, education, and health, Markaz […]
South Sudan’s push for inclusive agribusiness gains ground
In Juba, South Sudan’s capital, a diverse coalition of farmers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and financial leaders gathered this week under one roof with a shared purpose: to reshape the country’s agricultural future through inclusion, resilience, and grassroots leadership. The event, titled Building Resilient and Inclusive Agribusiness Ecosystems in South Sudan, served as both a rallying cry […]
Bishop Hiiboro demands justice after education official killed in Yambio
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has condemned the killing of Western Equatoria’s Director General of Education and urged the government to ensure justice. Peter Mbia, was shot and killed reportedly by unknown gunmen in Yambio town last week. In a statement extended to media outlets, Bishop Eduardo described the killing […]
Clashes in Abyei threaten years of peace progress – UN Warns
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has issued a strong warning following deadly clashes between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities. According to the press release seen by SZN, UNISFA warned that the fresh violence in the area threatens to unravel over two years of hard-won peace in the disputed region. “On […]
Floods ravage Payinjiar county, thousands displaced in Unity State
Persistent rains have triggered catastrophic flooding in Payinjiar County, Unity State, submerging entire villages and displacing thousands of residents. According to the report from the ground, homes, schools, and farmlands have been destroyed, forcing families to flee with nothing but the hope of survival. Local authorities alleged that many villages are completely cut off, with […]
Rise in suicide cases troubles Central Equatoria State
Central Equatoria State is experiencing a surge in suicide rates, with twelve incidents reported in the past week alone. This alarming figure was revealed by Leon Abe Brown, the State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency, following a security meeting chaired by Governor Emmanuel Mujung on Wednesday. “Over the past one week alone, […]
Stray dogs infiltrate Al Sabah Children’s Hospital, raising safety concerns
Al Sabah Specialized Children’s Hospital is currently facing a safety concern, with approximately 50 street dogs residing on its grounds, posing a safety risk to patients and their families. Speaking during handover of medical supplies by World Health Organization, Emmanuel Gore, Acting Executive Director of Al Sabah, stated that the presence of the large pack […]
WFP gets Japanese aid to feed crisis-hit South Sudanese
The Government of Japan has committed $3.2 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to deliver life-saving food assistance and school meals to vulnerable communities across South Sudan. Announced during a press briefing in Juba on Wednesday, the contribution comes at a time when 7.7 million people in South Sudan face acute food […]
Rajaf butcheries inspected amid rising health alarms
Officials from Central Equatoria State’s Departments of Public Order, Public Health, and Animal Resources and Fisheries conducted a joint inspection on Monday across butcheries in Rajaf Payam, Juba County. The operation follows a reported rise in gout and other health complications allegedly linked to poor meat handling and unhygienic practices at local slaughter points. The […]
