(ARUSHA) – The East African Community (EAC) is facing a serious staffing crisis after failing to extend the contracts of temporary workers, with South Sudan’s unpaid contributions among the key factors driving the financial shortfall. More than 44 percent of the EAC Secretariat workforce was on temporary contracts. These positionsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has issued a public warning about fraudulent online adverts and messages falsely claiming to offer official grant opportunities on behalf of the government. According to the Ministry, the scam adverts are circulating on social media and various websites, oftenContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt Gen Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, together with the National Minister of Roads and Bridges, Hon Simon Mijok Mijak, have conducted a detailed assessment of Juba’s main roads as part of a government effort to improve transport and infrastructure in the capital.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State Mujung Emmanuel has held a meeting with senior leaders from South Sudan’s sports community to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation in Olympic and judo development. The meeting which took place in Juba on Friday 13 September 2025 brought together Mr Choul Laam,Continue Reading
(MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA) – South Sudan’s top church leaders have issued a strong appeal for peace, forgiveness and dialogue, warning that the country’s fragile peace process risks collapsing unless political and community leaders act with urgency. The appeal followed a high level prayer and peace engagement meeting held from 9Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lieutenant General Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Wednesday held a meeting with Mr Daniel Bunnskog, Head of Operations at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The meeting focused on recent humanitarian interventions in Kajo-Keji County, where thousands of people wereContinue Reading
(OPINION/Batali Gabriel Modi)– Frustration and hopelessness weigh heavily on the people of South Sudan. Poverty is not the only issue. It is compounded by deliberate negligence on the part of leaders who have abandoned citizens, silenced them and stripped them of dignity. The voice of the people is loud andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Paediatric Association has held its first Annual Scientific Conference in Juba, bringing together more than 250 participants from across the country and abroad to discuss child health challenges and solutions. The two day meeting took place from 5 to 6 September 2025 and was attendedContinue Reading
(TOKYO) – Japan has welcomed home two of its military officers after completing service with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), where they worked in intelligence and engineering roles. The ceremony was held on 10 September in Tokyo and hosted by the Cabinet Office and attended by ParliamentaryContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Almost 4,000 children in South Sudan will be guaranteed daily meals for the next year thanks to fundraising by young people across the Church of Ireland. The initiative, called Pancakes and Prayer, was run during Lent by the Church of Ireland Youth Department together with the Bishops’ AppealContinue Reading
