South Sudan warns donor funding decline threatens essential health services
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has warned that declining international donor support could undermine the delivery of essential health services, urging the government to increase domestic investment to ensure the sustainability of the country’s healthcare system. The warning was issued during a high-level advocacy meeting in Juba on Tuesday, organized by the Ministry of Health […]
South Sudan to celebrate independence under national heritage year
The Government of South Sudan has called on citizens across the country and in the diaspora to lead grassroots celebrations marking the nation’s 15th Independence Anniversary, saying this year’s commemoration should be driven by communities rather than centered in the capital. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Minister of National culture, Museums and […]
Magaya wins Azande Maridi community leadership election in Juba
The Azande Community of Maridi in Juba has ushered in a new leadership team following a closely watched election that brought together community members, traditional leaders, and stakeholders from across Western Equatoria State. Eng. Boutrous Magaya was elected Chairperson during a general election held on June 28, 2026, at Nazareth Parish in Juba. The poll […]
Why South Sudan must consider regional currencies to improve trade and liquidity
South Sudan continues to face persistent liquidity shortages, high transaction costs, and an overreliance on the United States dollar for regional trade. These challenges have constrained commerce, increased the cost of doing business, and limited the availability of cash within the economy. As the country seeks practical solutions to stimulate economic recovery and strengthen regional […]
South Sudan defence minister pledges to end child recruitment
South Sudan’s Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Gen. Chol Thon Balok has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending the recruitment and use of children by armed forces and armed groups, saying no commander will be allowed to involve children in conflict. Speaking at the opening of the 20th National Conference on the implementation of […]
Gunmen kill final-year University of Juba student
Before dawn on Monday, what began as another day of hard work for a final-year student at the University of Juba ended in tragedy after he was allegedly shot by suspected robbers who stole his motorcycle in Thongpiny, Juba. John Uchalla Ukel, a final-year Medical Laboratory Sciences student, was working as a boda boda rider […]
CEPO: Without inclusive dialogue, credible elections are unlikely
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has warned that South Sudan’s planned elections are unlikely to be peaceful, credible, or non-violent unless political leaders first commit to an inclusive national dialogue that brings together all stakeholders to build consensus on the country’s political transition. Speaking on Saturday, CEPO Executive Director Edmund Yakani expressed concern […]
South Sudan’s women legislators prepare for political leadership
Women Members of Parliament from across South Sudan have begun a three-day leadership and electoral preparedness training aimed at strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in the country’s anticipated elections and assume greater political leadership roles. The workshop, organized by UN Women in partnership with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus and the Ministry of Gender, Child […]
Cabinet approves support for South Sudan’s national teams
South Sudan’s national sports teams have received a major boost after the Council of Ministers approved new measures to support the country’s national teams, reaffirming the government’s commitment to sports development at a crucial period when several teams are preparing for continental and international qualifiers. The decision comes as South Sudan intensifies preparations for major […]
South Sudan records no Ebola cases, ministry reassures public
The Ministry of Health has reassured the public that South Sudan has not recorded any confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), despite outbreaks reported in parts of the region, saying the country has significantly strengthened its preparedness measures to prevent any possible importation of the virus. Speaking during a press conference in Juba on […]
