The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has expressed concerns over the high fertility rate and limited access to family planning services in South Sudan. A recent report from the UNFPA has highlighted the risk of rapid population growth in South Sudan, which could place significant strain on public resources andContinue Reading
Vice Presidents Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel and Taban Deng Gai, who also chairs the Infrastructure Cluster, convened a meeting on Friday to assess the progress of key projects. The Office of the Vice President for Economic Infrastructure stated that the meeting, held on Friday, August 8, focused on reviewing theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has received a high level briefing from the Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, outlining Parliament’s current legislative agenda and progress on the upcoming national budget for the 2025–2026 financial year. The meeting, held on Thursday 7 AugustContinue Reading
(YUMBE) – A deadly clash between the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has left seven people dead and displaced over 200 civilians in Yumbe District near the South Sudan–Uganda border. The incident has reignited long standing tensions over disputed land in the area.Continue Reading
(KAJO-KEJI) – The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Ugandan People’s Defence Force (UPDF) exchanged gunfire on Monday in Kangapo Payam, located in Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State, according to a statement from South Sudan’s army spokesperson. Major General Lul Ruai Koang, speaking on behalf of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Acting Head of the European Union Delegation to South Sudan, Lothar Jaschke, has called for stronger participation of women in security institutions and peace processes across South Sudan, emphasising the critical role women play in creating sustainable peace and national stability. Jaschke made the remarks during theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s national parliament is demanding urgent accountability from the Bank of South Sudan and the Ministry of Finance over an ongoing cash shortage that has left government employees, including lawmakers, unable to access their salaries for nearly a month. During a heated session in the Transitional NationalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Young leaders in South Sudan have called on lawmakers and relevant ministries to accelerate progress on key youth-related bills that remain stalled or underfunded. Their appeal came during a three-day Youth Legislation Workshop held in Juba from Wednesday to Friday, organised by Markaz Alsalam in partnership with theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Blood Transfusion Service in South Sudan is on the brink of collapse due to a critical lack of funding, according to its Director, Dr Angelo Aruop Akeen. The service, which is essential for emergency and routine medical care, has been operating without regular financial support sinceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Council of Ministers has not held a single meeting since March 2025, raising serious concerns about the country’s ability to govern itself amid a deteriorating political situation. The continued detention of First Vice President Riek Machar, opposition leader and a key figure in the 2018 peaceContinue Reading
