(MALAKAL) – Malakal International Airport, one of South Sudan’s key regional airports, plays a vital role in connecting Upper Nile State to the capital, Juba, and other nearby hubs. Despite operating with limited scheduled services, the airport remains a critical gateway for travellers and cargo in the region. For Thursday,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Police Service has confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to the armed attack on Major General Stephen Warikoz at his residence in Gudele Two, Juba, last month. Police said the arrests were part of a wider operation to track down those responsible forContinue Reading
Following heavy rainfall on Monday night, a health facility and airstrip in Ganyliel, the headquarters of Panyijiar County, have been inundated, leading to the evacuation of twenty-four patients, as reported by local officials. Peter Yoak, the county health director, revealed on Tuesday that the primary health care center (PHCC) wasContinue Reading
In a recent statement at a UN Security Council meeting in New York, China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sun Lei, emphasised the need for patience and tolerance in South Sudan’s political process. Lei highlighted that the international community should support regional mediation efforts and allow African-led solutionsContinue Reading
The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has encouraged South Sudanese to carefully consider the decisions they make daily, advising them to nurture positive qualities within themselves rather than perpetuate negative forces such as hatred, corruption, and violence. During his sermon on the 20th SundayContinue Reading
Health authorities in Warrap State have confirmed that a total of 73 cases of cholera have been reported, including six fatalities in the areas of Akon and Kuajok. During a media briefing over the weekend, John Akol Akol, a Surveillance Officer at the state Ministry of Health, highlighted the surgeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Israel has announced plans to deliver humanitarian aid to South Sudan as the country struggles with a cholera outbreak and severe shortages of essential resources. The initiative is being coordinated by MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, under the instruction of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. According toContinue Reading
The Executive Director of Tali Payam in Terekeka County has reported that heavy rainfall has resulted in the road connecting the area to Terekeka town being completely cut off. In an interview with media this morning, Peter Mayen Abuk stated that the road has been submerged by torrential rains, makingContinue Reading
Bishop Alex Lodung Soka of the Yei Diocese has expressed deep concern about the continued violence between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and armed groups in various areas of Central Equatoria. Following a recent pastoral visit to Lasu, the Bishop recounted a violent incident that occurred last week,Continue Reading
The Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, welcomed a delegation from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for a courtesy visit in her office in Juba. The team, led by Mamman Mustapha, discussed strategies to enhance access to essential healthcare services in South Sudan, with a focus on maternal and childContinue Reading
