By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan is expected to receive varying amounts of rainfall this week, with moderate rains forecast in parts of Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal states. According to the latest weather forecast from the South Sudan Meteorological Service, moderate rainfall of between 100 and 200 millimetres[Read More…]
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OPINION: Drought is coming, South Sudan must prepare
Writer: Ajak John Ateng South Sudan needs to prepare now for a strengthening El Niño. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says the phenomenon is already firmly established and is expected to strengthen, with a near-certain chance of persisting through February 2027. For South Sudan, this should be a clear warning[Read More…]
Climate Youth Ecumenical Summit launched in Juba to advocate for climate justice
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudanese Christian youth on Saturday launched the Climate Youth Ecumenical Summit (Climate YES), a national faith-based movement aimed at mobilising young people to respond to the growing impacts of climate change across the country. The initiative is part of an international Christian youth climate advocacy network[Read More…]
Climate Shocks, Weak Governance Push Women into Water Crisis
By Alan Clement Climate shocks and fragile governance are intensifying South Sudan’s water crisis, leaving women and girls to shoulder the heaviest burden, the United Nations warned on World Water Day. Marking the occasion under the theme “Where water flows, equality grows”, the United Nations said the global water crisis[Read More…]
South Sudan Under Climate Alert, Early Action Critical to Protect Millions
By Alan Clement South Sudan is under a climate alert as forecasts warn that extreme heat and rising Nile waters could endanger millions in the coming months, intensifying pressure for swift, coordinated government action to protect vulnerable communities. The seasonal outlook issued by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre[Read More…]
South Sudan backs water security, climate action
By Alan Clement South Sudan has reaffirmed it’s commitment to advancing water security, promoting climate resilience, and enhancing regional cooperation as the country joins global experts at the 8th Cairo Water Week. This year’s 5-day summit in Cairo, Egypt commenced on October 12, 2025 through October 16, 2025 under the[Read More…]
African Leaders to the World: Swap Climate Aid for Strategic Investment
By Kei Emmanuel Duku At the second Africa Climate Summit, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged the world’s biggest polluters to prioritize climate project investments in Africa instead of providing short-term financial aid. Speaking to regional and global leaders, Ahmed called for a shift from climate aid to investment to[Read More…]