Kajo-Keji health workers decry over lack of services
Health workers in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, have raised concerns over critical service deficiencies at the county’s civil hospital, urging immediate government intervention to prevent a potential crisis. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, medical doctors voiced their concerns during a visit by County Commissioner Wani Jackson Mule to Kajo-Keji County Civil […]
Public pins hope on new chief justice for legal reforms
President Salva Kiir’s recent appointment of a new Chief Justice has sparked optimism among lawyers, activists, and members of the public, who hope for long-overdue reforms in South Sudan’s judiciary. On Wednesday night, President Kiir removed long-serving Chief Justice Chan Reec Madut after 13 years in office, appointing Justice Benjamin Baak Deng as his successor. […]
Warrap gov’t deploys 1,500 soldiers to quell deadly conflict in Tonj East
Warrap State authorities have announced a plan to deploy 1,500 troops to Tonj East County to quell an escalating inter-communal violence in the area that has been ongoing for three days. According to media reports, the violent clashes between the Luacjang and Jalwau communities has killed at least 26 people with the number expected to […]
Youth urged to form cooperatives for access to government tractors
The Government of South Sudan is urging young people across the country to organize themselves into agricultural cooperatives in order to benefit from government-supplied tractors aimed at boosting food production and reducing dependency on food imports. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, made the appeal on Wednesday during the launch of Plan […]
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 […]
