(Juba) – A new model of humanitarian aid delivery has emerged in South Sudan, where food drops are being carried out by private American companies run by former military and intelligence officers. The latest such mission, which took place last week, saw sacks of food airdropped over the Upper NileContinue Reading
(Morobo) – A group of unidentified armed men stormed Morobo Hospital in Central Equatoria State on Friday night, looting the facility and setting two ambulances on fire. The incident has sparked widespread fear and condemnation from local authorities and residents alike. Witnesses said the attackers arrived around 10:30 p.m. CentralContinue Reading
(Juba) – A two-day training workshop organized by Caritas South Sudan, in partnership with Caritas Slovenia and CeoCodis Information Systems, has brought together youth and key stakeholders in Juba to learn how to use free satellite imagery tools. The goal of the training is to help participants gain practical skillsContinue Reading
(Malakal) – More than 300 displaced people have received free medical care in the conflict affected Upper Nile state of South Sudan, during a two day outreach organized by Indian peacekeepers under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The outreach was held at the Protection of Civilians siteContinue Reading
(Malakal) – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has conducted a two-day workshop in Upper Nile State aimed at helping civil society, government officials, and law enforcement agencies prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). The training brought together 30 participants from various institutions to raise awareness,Continue Reading
(Wau) – A military court backed by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has officially opened in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, to try members of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) accused of serious crimes. The court began its proceedings on 18Continue Reading
(Minneapolis) – A sudden freeze on U.S. visa applications and revocations for South Sudanese passport holders has caused widespread concern and heartbreak among South Sudanese families living in Minnesota and across the United States. Many, like Angok Gai, a U.S. citizen, are now separated from their loved ones with noContinue Reading
(Aweil) – Over 6,700 teachers in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr el Ghazal State are threatening to close schools if the government does not pay three months of overdue salaries. The teachers, from both primary and secondary schools, say they have not been paid for March, April, or May 2025. KonContinue Reading
(Khartoum) – Sudan’s booming gold industry, driven by record global prices, is becoming a key source of funding for both sides in the country’s deadly civil war, which has killed over 150,000 people and displaced more than 12 million since April 2023. According to estimates cited by the Financial TimesContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan will host the 10th East African Scientific Conference in Juba from 25 to 27 June 2025, bringing together more than 300 delegates from across the East African Community (EAC) and beyond. The announcement was made Friday by the country’s national health ministry, which confirmed that theContinue Reading
