(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has called for greater domestic investment in sexual and reproductive health, warning that more than 80 percent of health services depend on external funding as global donor support continues to shrink. The appeal came Tuesday during a high level advocacy meeting in JubaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations has released 8 million US Dollars (about 52 billion South Sudanese Pounds) from its Central Emergency Response Fund to strengthen Ebola preparedness in South Sudan and Burundi as both countries face a high risk of cross border transmission from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations has warned that it will hold South Sudan’s government accountable for promises to improve humanitarian access, saying that only real action on the ground will be accepted. “We are not interested in just words and statements. We want to see real action,” Under Secretary GeneralContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudanese youth have been urged to reject hate speech and refuse to be used as political pawns ahead of the general elections set for December 2026. The call was made by the Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Joseph Ngere Paciko, on the closingContinue Reading
(JONGLEI STATE, DUK COUNTY) – Five aid workers have been killed and four others wounded after their clearly marked humanitarian convoy was ambushed in Jonglei State, the United Nations has said. Several civilians were also reportedly killed or injured in the attack. The UN said it was deeply saddened byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Civil society groups, faith based leaders and members of parliament have agreed on a set of recommendations to expand public participation in South Sudan’s peace process ahead of general elections set for December 2026. More than 60 representatives from civil society, faith organisations, women’s groups, youth bodies andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Thousands gathered at Buluk Playground in Juba on Tuesday to mark 20 years of broadcasting by Radio Miraya, the United Nations backed station that has become a vital source of news and a voice for peace across South Sudan. The celebration featured music, dancing and performances by artistsContinue Reading
(WAU) – More than 3,000 nationality certificates and passports remain uncollected across Western Bahr El Ghazal State, as the Directorate of Nationality, Passport and Migration urges applicants to come forward and claim their documents without further delay. A total of 2,800 nationality certificates and 201 passports issued since 2013 areContinue Reading
(YEI) – Construction of a new youth multipurpose and development centre has begun in Yei River County, in a project designed to expand leadership training, skills development and peacebuilding opportunities for young people across the region. The Yei River County Youth Association officially launched the project at a groundbreaking ceremonyContinue Reading
