(Juba) – The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Akuei Bona Malwal, held a courtesy meeting on 30 June 2025 with representatives of the South Sudan Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The delegation was led by Mr.Continue Reading
(Tambura) – The only health facility in Matakurungu, located in South Sudan’s Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, has been forced to shut down after unidentified armed men looted it earlier last week, leaving thousands of residents without access to essential medical services. The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. onContinue Reading
(Yirol East) – Authorities in Lakes State are still searching for 41 passengers who disappeared after an armed attack on a boat along the River Nile in Yirol East County last Friday. The vessel which was travelling towards Juba came under gunfire near the Wangthok checkpoint. Local officials and humanitarianContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Monyeimiji Football Tournament, a popular annual sports event organised under the Juba Local Football Association, began on Saturday in the South Sudanese capital with a strong message of unity, peace and youth development. The opening match was played at the Buluk Football Playground and was witnessed byContinue Reading
(Panrieng) – The Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA), Stephano Wieu de Mialek, has officially relieved Paulino Jau Thon Deng from his role as Advisor on Political Affairs in a move that marks a significant change within the region’s political leadership. The decision was announced through Administrative DecreeContinue Reading
(Rumbek) – A new multi-year agriculture and climate resilience project has been launched in Lakes State, bringing hope for improved livelihoods, food security, and job creation across four states in South Sudan. The initiative, known as the Green and Resilience Agriculture and Climate Economy (GRACE) project, is a collaboration betweenContinue Reading
(Yambio) – Western Equatoria State has received a new shipment of essential medicines from South Sudan’s National Ministry of Health, according to officials who confirmed the delivery on Friday. The consignment, which includes anti-malarial drugs, antibiotics and other basic medical items, arrived at the Yambio Central Medical Store and isContinue Reading
(Nairobi) – South Sudan is continuing to strengthen its role in Africa’s continental standardisation efforts by actively participating in the 31st General Assembly of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO), held on 26 June 2025. The event brought together member states to review policies, elect new leaders, and set theContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan has the potential to earn up to $300 million annually from fish exports, according to a new report by the World Bank. The report highlights the country’s vast inland water systems and floodplains, including the Sudd Wetland, as some of the most productive fishery zones inContinue Reading
(Rumbek) – A new €36 million (approximately 42.5 million US dollars) agriculture initiative has been launched in South Sudan, aiming to support climate resilient farming across four states. The Green and Resilience Agriculture and Climate Economy (GRACE) project will target more than 22,000 smallholder farmers and reach nearly 142,000 beneficiariesContinue Reading
