(JUBA) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) says national consensus is growing after a long term wave of redefections, as it welcomed Hon. Leek Malong Yor and Hon. Barnaba Bol back to the party. The two politicians returned after resigning from the SPLM/A-IO and the Federal Democratic Party (FDP)Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has welcomed Hon. Natalina Amjima Malek back to its ranks after she resigned from the South Sudan Patriotic Movement (SSPM) and the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA). Hon. Amjima is a former member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). She wasContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has moved a step closer to stronger disaster planning after stakeholders validated the country’s Revised Disaster Risk Management Policy at a meeting in Juba. The event ran from 1st to 5th June 2026 and was organised by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, workingContinue Reading
(BANGKOK, THAILAND) – The Minister of Finance and Planning, Athian Ding Athian, has held talks with senior World Bank officials on strengthening economic cooperation between South Sudan and the international financial institution. The meeting took place in Bangkok, Thailand, on the sidelines of the ongoing Annual Meetings of the WorldContinue Reading
(YEI, CES) – Construction of the Yei River County Youth Association Multipurpose and Development Centre is continuing, according to a media update by the County Youth Association. The building has reached beam level and is close to completion, clearing the way for roofing work to begin soon. The project isContinue Reading
(JUBA) – According to the World Health Organization, about 1.2 million people in South Sudan need mental health support, but only about 1% of the population receives services, leaving a 99% treatment gap. The World Health Organization reported in October 2026 that the South Sudan Health Cluster estimates 204,000 peopleContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Laboratory services are being strengthened at 40 health facilities across South Sudan to bring testing closer to communities. The work is being carried out through the Health Sector Transformation Project, run by the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization. It covers 20 county hospitals and 20Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Episcopal Church of South Sudan has celebrated 50 years as a province of the Anglican Communion. The week-long jubilee programme ran from 5th to 11th October under the theme “Rooted in Faith and Growing in Mission”, reflecting on Colossians 2:6-7. The celebrations marked the growth and historyContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – The Western Equatoria State caretaker Governor, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has announced an amnesty offer for individuals who took up arms against the government. He called on former governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba and other armed group members still in the bush to return home and embrace peace. Speaking inContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The International Organization for Migration, IOM, says it will launch a Durable Solutions Roadmap for internally displaced persons, returnees, refugees and host communities in Central Equatoria State early next month. The announcement followed a meeting in Juba between IOM Deputy Chief of Mission, Newson Michael, and theContinue Reading
