Western allies slam South Sudan for worsening conditions, peace inaction

US Ambassador to South Sudan Michael J. Adler. [Photo courtesy]JUBA – The United States, United Kingdom, and Norway criticized South Sudan’s transitional government on Thursday, saying its failure to implement the 2018 peace agreement showed a lack of …

UN backs South Sudan’s push for 2026 elections

The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting South Sudan as it works to conclude a two-year transitional period and prepare for its first-ever democratic elections in 2026. Signed in 2018 to end years of conflict, the Revitalized Peace …

EU envoy urges South Sudan to invest in agriculture for peace, food security

Deputy head of the EU delegation to South Sudan Lothar Jaschke (right) speaks during a meeting with civil society in Juba in 2022. [Photo courtesy]JUBA – The European Union (EU) called on South Sudan to prioritize agricultural development as a cornerstone …

Patriarch Theodore II makes historic visit to South Sudan

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit welcomed Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa to the Presidential Office in Juba on Monday, marking the first-ever official visit by a Patriarch of Alexandria to South Sudan. The landmark visit …

Extreme heat forces South Sudan to close schools for two weeks

Many schools in South Sudan have makeshift structures and no electricity for cooling systems. South Sudan closed all schools Thursday for two weeks due to an extreme heat wave that has caused some students to collapse. This is the second time the country - …

South Sudan business leaders urge new vice president to revitalize agriculture

South Sudan businessman Ayii Duang speaks during a press conference in Juba. [Photo by Sudans Post]JUBA – South Sudanese business leaders have called on newly appointed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, who also chairs the Economic Cluster, to prioritize …

‘GHOSTS’ draining South Sudan’s resources

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Government of South Sudan is losing substantial funds due to widespread “ghost” employees on its payroll. Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmond Yakani noted this due to deteriorating economy, …

South Sudan to map mineral resources

The Government of South Sudan is set to embark on large-scale mapping across the country in a bid to help identify the locations and size of new mineral deposits.  Speaking in Juba on Monday during the reception of Dr. Matiok Santino Akuei, the new …

Ministry of Health with Support from World Health Organization (WHO) reactivates the Infectious Disease Unit (IDU) In ...

South Sudan confirms 6 Mpox cases

Author: Darlington Moses | Published: 7 hours ago Mpox patient presenting rash symptoms - Courtesy South Sudan’s Ministry of Health reported on Monday that it has so far confirmed six Mpox cases – in an indication of a rising outbreak after the first index …