(Morobo) – An armed attack on Morobo County Hospital in Central Equatoria State has drawn strong condemnation from the international medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). On Friday, unidentified gunmen stormed the public hospital, looted medical supplies, robbed staff, and set two ambulances on fire. Although no patients or hospitalContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Russian Federation has expressed its interest in supporting South Sudan’s efforts to improve and expand its transport infrastructure. The announcement was made during a meeting between South Sudan’s National Minister for Transport, Hon. Lam Akol, and Russian Deputy Minister for Transport, Zverev Dmitry, on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
(Morobo) – Residents of Morobo County in South Sudan have called on the government to strengthen security in the area following a violent attack on Morobo Hospital on June 20, 2025. Armed men reportedly stormed the hospital at night, looting medicines, computers, cash, and mobile phones before setting fire toContinue Reading
(Winnipeg) – The Canada African Cup of Nations returned to the pitch in Winnipeg on Saturday, nearly a year after the tragic shooting of a young soccer player during last summer’s tournament. Despite the lingering sorrow, this year’s event brought renewed energy and unity to the African diaspora, including aContinue Reading
(Nairobi) – A major step toward unifying labour migration laws across Africa has been taken following a high-level meeting in Nairobi, where African parliamentarians and experts agreed to advance a draft Model Law on Labour Migration. The three-day Continental Consultation held from June 16 to 18, 2025, ended with aContinue Reading
(Juba) – Africa’s tobacco market, including smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff, is expected to grow steadily over the next decade. A recent report by IndexBox forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2% in volume and 2.3% in value from 2024 to 2035. By 2035, consumption is projectedContinue Reading
(Prague) – Gout Gout, a 17 year old Australian sprint prodigy with South Sudanese roots, is preparing for his European debut after stunning performances at the Australian Athletics Championships. The young athlete whose parents migrated from South Sudan to Australia is quickly rising as one of the most promising namesContinue Reading
(Juba) – Nearly 200,000 people remain displaced in South Sudan as of the end of May 2025, with Upper Nile and Jonglei states experiencing the highest levels of upheaval following a sharp increase in violence that began in early March. The ongoing conflict has disrupted essential services, worsened food insecurity,Continue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) football team delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, beating Digitel Telecommunication 5–0 during a corporate football league match held at the Digitel Holdings Logistics Base. The game was part of the ongoing Caucus Corporate Football League, a friendly sports competition that bringsContinue Reading
(Juba) – As the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu faces the prospect of disappearing beneath rising seas, its call for a global treaty on sea level rise is resonating far beyond its own shores. At the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference held in France this month, Tuvalu’s Prime Minister, FeletiContinue Reading
