(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A bicycle has been handed over to a deaf resident of Yei River County to improve his mobility and support his daily activities, in what local officials describe as a step towards greater inclusion for persons living with disabilities. Martin Lomoro Emmanuel, who has lived withContinue Reading
(GENEVA) – Development cannot wait for South Sudan, a senior United Nations Development Programme official said during a strategic mission to Switzerland aimed at securing partnerships and resources amid continuing political, economic and humanitarian challenges in the country. A high level UNDP South Sudan delegation, led by Resident Representative DrContinue Reading
(WAU) – Community led dialogues are shifting attitudes on gender based violence in Western Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap states, with more survivors now reporting cases and seeking services, according to the International Organization for Migration. Between December 2025 and May 2026, IOM, with European Union funding through the EUContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Red Cross has raised alarm over a sharp increase in the abuse and misuse of the Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red Crystal emblems across the country, warning that such violations are punishable under national law and put lifesaving work at risk. The organisation saidContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new passenger terminal at Juba International Airport will open on 9 July 2026, marking a major step forward in South Sudan’s civil aviation capacity and regional connectivity. The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that work on Terminal 3 continues ahead of the official opening, which willContinue Reading
(AWEIL WEST COUNTY) – Health and education facilities built to serve refugees, returnees and host families have been officially handed over to state authorities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, in a move set to strengthen local services and ease pressure on host communities. At a ceremony in Aweil West County,Continue Reading
(DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA) – A regional push to dismantle trade barriers and harmonise food safety rules is the focus of high level talks in Tanzania, as East African ministers gather to unlock the bloc’s farming potential. South Sudan’s Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Clement Juma Mbugoniwia, arrived inContinue Reading
(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA ) – A push to pass laws that protect women is gathering pace in South Sudan as communities and police join forces against sexual violence in conflict. Civil society groups and police held separate events in Terekeka and Juba to mark the International Day for the EliminationContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A land and development dispute between the Nying Community, also known as Juba Na Bari, and the former Directorate of Telecommunications in the Purda (Kugi) Residential Area of Gudele has been resolved. The resolution was reached during a meeting led by Hon. Viato Wani Swaka, Minister of Housing,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – A long standing border dispute among the communities of Yaru, Dora and Gwari villages has been referred for further consultation and legal processes. The contested area measures approximately 500,000 square kilometres. Hon. Viato Wani Swaka, Minister of Housing, Lands and Public Utilities in Central Equatoria State, held aContinue Reading
