By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Labour is formulating a policy and regulations to govern private employment agencies, a move aimed at improving the recruitment and deployment of South Sudanese citizens seeking jobs in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Once approved, Deborah Akech Kuocnin, Undersecretary of the Ministry of[Read More…]
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WFP condemns forced offloading of 162 tons of food aid in Jonglei
Writer: Sabri Dibaco The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has condemned the forced offloading of more than 162 metric tons of humanitarian food assistance during a river convoy operation in Jonglei State, warning that insecurity and interference are putting vital relief operations at risk. WFP said armed youth in[Read More…]
UK Ambassador calls for inclusive dialogue, credible elections in South Sudan
By Sabri Dibaco The outgoing United Kingdom Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has called for urgent political dialogue, greater electoral preparedness, and an open civic space as the country moves toward its scheduled December elections. Speaking to journalists in Juba, Ambassador Ashley said the UK wanted the elections to[Read More…]
UK says no practical funding for South Sudan’s December elections
By Lodu William Odiya The United Kingdom has said it will not provide practical financial support for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 general elections, with outgoing British Ambassador David Ashley citing the country’s competing humanitarian and development needs. Ashley said the UK wants to see elections take place but explained[Read More…]
Governor Adil, Turkish Ambassador discuss expanded development cooperation
By Sabri Dibaco Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has held talks with Türkiye’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Metin Ergin, on expanding development cooperation in agriculture, education, health, livestock, and water infrastructure. The meeting in Juba focused on practical development interventions aimed at improving livelihoods, particularly for farmers, women’s[Read More…]
CES Health Minister reaffirms supports for health partners
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The Central Equatoria State Minister of Health, Joyce Bakwa Agole, has reaffirmed the state ministry of health’s commitment to supporting health partners. These remarks followed a delegation from the Core Group Partners Project, led by Global Project Director Dr. Hibret Tuahunthe, who paid a courtesy visit[Read More…]
Government calls for drought financing as it disrupts crop and livestock production
By Lodu William Odiya The government has called on global leaders, international financial institutions, and development partners to scale up direct and accessible drought financing for fragile and conflict-affected states as the country confronts the combined effects of prolonged droughts, recurrent floods, and worsening land degradation. In a statement released[Read More…]
More than 7.8 million people face acute food insecurity in South Sudan, WFP warns
By Lodu William Odiya The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that more than 7.8 million people are facing acute food insecurity in South Sudan, as humanitarian needs continue to rise and resources for assistance remain severely stretched. The warning comes as Japan provides JPY 350 million, approximately US$2.2 million,[Read More…]
EU and European Embassies condemn deadly attack on UNMISS patrol in Jonglei
By Louis Loku The European Union Delegation to the Republic of South Sudan, together with the Embassies of Germany, France, and the Netherlands, has strongly condemned the deadly attack on a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol in Jonglei State. In a statement, the European representatives described the[Read More…]
Funding shortfall threatens food aid for 650,000 refugees
By Sabri Dibaco More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as severe funding shortages threaten to disrupt lifesaving food, nutrition, and protection assistance, the United Nations refugee agencies have warned. The warning comes as food and nutrition support for about 240,000[Read More…]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifies “temporary technical issue affected” diplomatic mission abroad
By Louis Loku The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has dismissed reports alleging the closure of South Sudanese diplomatic missions abroad, clarifying that the country’s embassies remain operational and continue to perform their diplomatic duties. The clarification was made on Thursday by Ambassador Apuk Ayuel Mayen, Spokesperson of[Read More…]
China backs sanctions lift on South Sudan
By Sabri Dibaco China has called for the lifting or timely adjustment of sanctions on South Sudan. It urged the international community to support the country through dialogue, cooperation, and development rather than punitive measures. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council, China’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Fu[Read More…]
UN calls for inclusive, peaceful, and credible elections in South Sudan
By Sabri Dibaco The United Nations has commended South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) for launching its nationwide Civic and Voter Education Campaign. The UN described the initiative as a significant milestone toward the country’s first general elections since gaining independence. Speaking at the launch on behalf of the Special[Read More…]
China hands over final food aid consignment to South Sudan
By Sabri Dibaco The government of South Sudan has received the final consignment of emergency food assistance from the People’s Republic of China. This completed a donation of 3,256 metric tons of rice and wheat intended to support thousands of vulnerable people affected across the country. The handover ceremony, held[Read More…]
Foreign Embassies call for urgent dialogue to preserve peace
By Sabri Dibaco A coalition of foreign embassies and international partners has reaffirmed that South Sudan’s peace agreement remains the sole basis for the legitimacy of the country’s transitional government, warning that unilateral changes to the deal could undermine peace efforts. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the embassies[Read More…]
UNHCR to address South Sudanese refugee’s challenges in Egypt
By Lodu William Odiya The United Nations High Commission for Refugee’s Country Representative, Matthew Brook has vowed to address challenges facing South Sudanese refugees in Egypt. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Corporations unit yesterday, the remark came during a meeting between Akuei Bona[Read More…]
UN chief appoints Kiki Gbeho as new UNMISS head
By Jackson Gaaniko The Secretary-General of the United Nations has appointed Ghanaian diplomat Anita Kiki Gbeho as the new Special Representative to the Secretary-General (SRSG) and the Head of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Ms. Gbeho succeeds Nicholas Haysom of South Africa, whose leadership the UN chief commended[Read More…]
AU delegation in Juba to engage leaders on peace and bilateral ties
By Sabri Dibaco The African Union high representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea had landed in Juba on Wednesday for an official visit. According to the statement from the South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, the African Union representative, visited[Read More…]
STOP : Women call for an end to war as they commemorate their Day
By Chol D. Johnson and Yiep Joseph As South Sudan marked International Women’s Day on March 8, calls for peace and an immediate end to hostilities dominated the celebrations, with women leaders stressing that women and children continue to bear the brunt of conflict. The Deputy Special Representative of the[Read More…]
Refugees Appeal for Better Living Conditions as Uganda Marks Liberation Day
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto As Uganda marked its Liberation Day on Monday, refugees living in the country appealed to the sitting government to improve their standards of living, saying many continue to face hardships despite Uganda’s generous refugee policies. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Newspaper, refugees from Pagirinya Refugee Settlement said[Read More…]