(Juba) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) South Sudan, successfully held joint sessions for the Project Steering Committee and the Local Project Appraisal Committee. These meetings are part of the ongoing efforts under the “Empowering Women andContinue Reading
(Juba) – A prominent lawyer in South Sudan has formally asked FIFA, the global governing body of football, to investigate what he calls serious governance violations within the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA). Advocate Musa Hassan Urbano submitted a complaint accusing SSFA leadership, including its president Lieutenant General Augustino MaduotContinue Reading
(Kakuma) – A growing hunger crisis is unfolding in Kakuma, one of Africa’s largest refugee camps, after the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) was forced to halve food rations following a drop in funding from the United States. The camp, which hosts more than 300,000 refugees from over 20Continue Reading
(Juba) – The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its support for peace in South Sudan, urging the government to commit to a ceasefire, release political detainees, and return to meaningful dialogue as the country faces rising tensions and uncertainty. Speaking during an interview with Radio Miraya, UK Special Envoy to SudanContinue Reading
(Juba) – The British Embassy in Juba has reaffirmed its partnership with local advocacy groups working to change harmful societal norms and improve safety for women and girls in a show of continued commitment to addressing gender-based violence in South Sudan. A recent visit by embassy representatives to Women forContinue Reading
(Juba) – A 2025 World Bank report has laid out a bold and data-driven plan to help South Sudan rebuild its fragile economy by overhauling its broken transport system. The report, released in collaboration with institutions including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), andContinue Reading
(Juba) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of South Sudan have reached a staff-level agreement on a nine-month Staff-Monitored Program (SMP), set to begin in August 2025. The agreement is still subject to approval by the IMF’s management. The program is aimed at helping South Sudan rebuildContinue Reading
(Juba) – A new model of humanitarian aid delivery has emerged in South Sudan, where food drops are being carried out by private American companies run by former military and intelligence officers. The latest such mission, which took place last week, saw sacks of food airdropped over the Upper NileContinue Reading
(Morobo) – A group of unidentified armed men stormed Morobo Hospital in Central Equatoria State on Friday night, looting the facility and setting two ambulances on fire. The incident has sparked widespread fear and condemnation from local authorities and residents alike. Witnesses said the attackers arrived around 10:30 p.m. CentralContinue Reading
(Juba) – A two-day training workshop organized by Caritas South Sudan, in partnership with Caritas Slovenia and CeoCodis Information Systems, has brought together youth and key stakeholders in Juba to learn how to use free satellite imagery tools. The goal of the training is to help participants gain practical skillsContinue Reading
