(Yei) – Thousands of South Sudanese who have voluntarily returned home to Yei River County from refugee camps in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling on the government and humanitarian partners to ensure security and provide agricultural support to help them rebuild their lives. The returnees, manyContinue Reading
(Wau) – A final year student at the University of Bahr El Ghazal has been forced to quit school following a steep increase in tuition fees, raising concerns about the affordability of higher education in South Sudan. Ayai Deng Ngang, a fourth year agriculture student, shared his frustration in anContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan has reached out to Russia for assistance in developing its information and communications technology (ICT) and mineral sectors. A high-level South Sudanese delegation is currently in Russia attending the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), one of the country’s most significant international business events. TheContinue Reading
(Torit) – Twenty five journalists in Eastern Equatoria State have completed a two-day training workshop aimed at improving ethical and accurate health reporting. The workshop, held from June 20 to 21 in Torit, was organized by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) in collaboration with the Ministry ofContinue Reading
(Aweil) – A South Sudanese economist has advised the government to build up fuel reserves to prepare for possible shortages if the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel disrupt global oil supplies. The warning comes amid rising international concern over the conflict’s impact on energy markets and oil prices. MachContinue Reading
(Aweil) – The State Ministry of Health in Aweil has launched a surgical campaign aimed at treating hydrocele, a condition that causes swelling in the scrotum due to fluid accumulation. The campaign, which began on June 23, 2025, is expected to provide free surgery for 50 patients suffering from thisContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s National Blood Donor Week came to a close with a total of 86 pints of blood collected by the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), in partnership with the South Sudan Red Cross. The campaign which ran in connection with World Blood Donor Day on June 14thContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan on Monday, 23rd June 2025, released its official daily exchange rates, showing that the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) continues to trade at a weak position against major international currencies. The latest rates reflect the country’s ongoing economic struggles amid inflation and currency depreciationContinue Reading
(Port Sudan) – Officials from Sudan and South Sudan have reached an agreement to continue cooperation on the transportation and processing of South Sudan’s oil through Sudanese infrastructure, following a high-level meeting between the two countries’ petroleum officials in Port Sudan on Sunday. The meeting was attended by South Sudan’sContinue Reading
(Juba) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a Joint Operational Review (JOR) to evaluate and improve South Sudan’s emergency health response as the country continues to face overlapping humanitarian and public health crises. The review, held in the capital Juba, brings together experts from across WHO’s global, regional,Continue Reading
