Ex-Vice President Igga to receive peace award for honoring power shifts
James Wani Igga, former Vice President and First Deputy Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), is set to receive the Ambassador of Peace Award from the Community Empowerment for Progressive Organization (CEPO) in recognition of his exemplary integrity and leadership in embracing a smooth transition of power. His acceptance of governmental changes as […]
Juba City Council battles waste with SSP 17 million daily budget
Juba City Council is spending over SSP 17 million daily on waste management, a significant financial commitment aimed at tackling the city’s long-standing sanitation challenges, according to Juma Moses Michael, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Sanitation. Unregulated waste disposal continues to strain resources, requiring frequent cleanups across the capital as thousands of metric tons of […]
Korean Civilian Mission brings hope to leprosy patients in Juba
In a significant humanitarian effort, the Korean Civilian Mission, in collaboration with the Father John Lee Foundation, has provided much-needed assistance to leprosy patients in Juba County, South Sudan. At least 100 individuals affected by leprosy in Luri Rokwe received essential non-food charitable gifts, including clothing, caps, and shoes, aiming to restore dignity and support […]
United by Sport: A journey to inclusion and peace
In the heart of South Sudan, where the scars of conflict still linger, a new dawn emerged, one that did not carry weapons but instead carried the promise of unity, strength, and resilience – The United by Sport project. The initiative, designed to break barriers, foster inclusion, and heal divided communities through the power of […]
NRA launches $5 Million customs bonded warehouse project
The South Sudan National Revenue Authority (NRA) has officially launched the construction of a new customs bonded warehouse office, a significant step toward improving the country’s revenue collection infrastructure. The project, awarded to Zeregaber Trading and Construction Company, will cost approximately $5 million and is expected to be completed within a year. The facility, a […]
Stranded returnees call for urgent repatriation as living conditions worsen
Returnees from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State stranded in the Abyei Administrative Area have described the increasingly dire conditions they face, urging the government to expedite their repatriation as the rainy season approaches. On May 13, the state government transported over 1,000 returnees to their counties of origin and resettled them there. However, according to […]
ICRC medical teams perform over 1,000 surgeries on weapon-wounded patients
A growing influx of war-wounded patients is straining South Sudan’s already fragile healthcare system, as escalating armed conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions push medical facilities to their limits, international aid groups warn. Thousands of civilians have fled violence multiple times, while hundreds have been killed or injured. The crisis is getting worse due to the […]
150 women complete livelihood training in Juba
At least 150 women from Juba County have successfully completed a three-month training on livelihood projects aimed at empowering rural women through entrepreneurship. The initiative was implemented by the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) South Sudan Country Office, with funding from Skinny Dipped and the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC). Funded by a $65,000 USD […]
Community opens doors for land ownership and urban growth
The community in Lado Payam, Juba County, has launched the allocation of 22,000 plots to promote development and curb rising land disputes and illegal land grabbing. On Tuesday, local chiefs and community leaders gathered to officially begin the land allotment process, ensuring proper documentation for legal ownership. The initiative, led by the IllaKare and Ku’da […]
South Sudan launches vaccine drive to protect young children
South Sudan has embarked on a nationwide vaccination campaign to shield children from two of the country’s most prevalent health threats: pneumonia and acute watery diarrhea. As part of its efforts, the government has introduced the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and the rotavirus vaccine to curb these preventable diseases among children under two years old. […]
