South Sudan remains one of the most dangerous countries for humanitarian workers
As South Sudan commemorates Humanitarian Day alongside the global community, it remains one of the most dangerous places for humanitarian workers, ranking second in danger this year, according to the Aid Worker Security Database. “On World Humanitarian Day, we honor humanitarian workers in South Sudan and worldwide, remembering those who have lost their lives in […]
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 […]
Rejaf’s new farming project puts women, youth at the center
On the fertile banks of Rejaf East’s Gbuduge village, the sound of hoes striking the earth carries more than the promise of crops, it signals a new chapter for women and youth determined to fight hunger and reclaim their future through farming. At the launch in Tokiman East, State Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Forestry, […]
IDPs in Western Bahr El Ghazal to benefit from new resettlement project
Empower Youth Africa (EYA), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched the “Sustainable resettlement and integration of IDPs in Kor-Malang, Western Bahr El Ghazal State” project. The inception meeting, gathered key stakeholders, including state ministry representatives, local authorities, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, and community members from both displaced and host […]
Why UNSC should support AU’s call for inclusive leadership dialogue in South Sudan
A prominent civil society leader is urging the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to fully support the African Union’s (AU) call for an inclusive leadership dialogue in South Sudan, as the country faces heightened political and security tensions that threaten to derail the fragile peace process. In a statement on Monday,Edmund Yakani, executive director of […]
Youth urged to lead ‘Second Liberation’ through education and unity
South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Aketch, has called on the nation’s young people to lead a “second liberation,” this time not through conflict, but through education, peace, and unity. Dr. Geng made the appeal during International Youth Day celebrations at Rock City Playing Ground over the weekend. The event was […]
Panther takes helm at SSBC amid high hopes for reform
John Madol Panther, a veteran journalist who rose through the ranks of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), has officially taken the helm as its new Managing Director. He assumes leadership at a critical juncture as the nation prepares for its first general elections in December 2026, that would end the lengthy transitional period. Panther’s […]
Isaac Lemi elected Kakuwa community leader, defeats veteran politician
In a peaceful election held at Nyakuron Cultural Centre on Saturday, Dada Isaac Lemi emerged as the new leader of the Kakuwa Community in South Sudan, unseating longtime politician Jacob Aligo Lo-Ladu. Lemi, who serves as Director of Administration and Logistics at the National Communication Authority, won with 191 votes against Aligo’s 102. Aligo, a […]
SSNBS blocks unsafe food consignments at Nimule border checkpoint
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has taken decisive action against unsafe food imports, rejecting and re-exporting consignments that failed to meet quality requirements at the Nimule border. According to the bureau, two trucks carrying maize flour and maize grains were returned to their country of origin after laboratory tests confirmed aflatoxin contamination […]
