South Sudan looks to China to power economic growth and empower small businesses
South Sudan is deepening economic ties with China, looking to one of the global powerhouses as a key partner in building a stable and spurring economic growth. Speaking at a high-level symposium in Juba on Monday, National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, described the existing relationship between China and South Sudan as […]
Heavy Rains trigger widespread flooding in South Sudan
Torrential rains over the past week have caused widespread flooding across South Sudan, displacing thousands of families, submerging farmland, and damaging critical infrastructure, officials said on Wednesday. In Greater Pibor Administrative Area, flash floods forced more than 100 families to abandon their homes in Pochalla South County. Information Minister Jacob Werchum said three consecutive days […]
South Sudan women seek equality in drafting permanent constitution
South Sudanese women have taken a decisive step to ensure their voices shape the country’s future, formally submitting the Women’s Charter to the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC). The document, crafted after months of consultation with women’s groups, civil society, and development partners, outlines twelve key priorities that women say must be embedded in the […]
South Sudan leaders ‘pretend’ to honor peace deal, U.S. warns
The United States on Monday accused South Sudan’s leaders of “pretending” to uphold the 2018 peace agreement while detaining opposition figures and continuing military strikes against civilians. Acting U.S. Representative Dorothy Shea told the UN Security Council that the peace accord “cannot be considered in effect while First Vice President Riek Machar is under house […]
Political stalemate fuels armed violence across South Sudan – CEPO
South Sudan is grappling with a surge in armed confrontations across several regions, raising fears that the fragile peace achieved under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) could collapse. Reports indicate that Western Equatoria, Central Equatoria, and parts of Greater Upper Nile have witnessed fresh clashes involving government […]
Philip Manyok Ayuen leads 2024 South Sudan CSE exams
Philip Manyok Ayuen from Greenbelt Academy in Jonglei State has claimed the top spot in the 2024 South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations, achieving an impressive 91.6%. Close behind is Murie Anthony Duku of Haven High School (IDPs Camp) with 91.4%, while Bhor Gatbel Malaul, Edmund Chobo Patrick, and Ding Deborah Majok each […]
Humanitarian crisis looms as imminent floods threaten millions, warns minister
South Sudan is on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe as impending floods are projected to impact millions of citizens, warned Albino Akol Atak, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Akol, who briefed the heads of state regarding the humanitarian situation in South Sudan on Wednesday, stated that the crisis is expected to peak between […]
Egypt pledges more scholarships, training support to South Sudan
Egypt has pledged to increase scholarships and training opportunities for South Sudanese students and professionals as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and build national capacity. The commitment was announced during a farewell meeting in Juba between Egypt’s outgoing Ambassador, Moataz, and South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Michael Makuei […]
South Sudan economist warns of economic paralysis as cash dries up
A Senior South Sudanese economist is warning that the economy risks grinding to a halt unless the central bank acts quickly to address the country’s worsening cash shortage. Sunday Manyang Agok said, the poor fiscal discipline and weak monetary management have drained liquidity from the system, leaving businesses struggling and families unable to afford daily […]
South Sudan faces risk of renewed widespread violence, UN says
South Sudan risks sliding back into widespread conflict as peace gains erode amid renewed fighting, stalled reforms, and a worsening humanitarian crisis, a senior UN official warned on Monday. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Pobee, told the UN Security Council that repeated military offensives, political deadlock, and unilateral actions by parties to the Revitalised […]
