South Sudan

Facebook and TikTok Ban Lifted in South Sudan Following Violent ResponseFacebook and TikTok Ban Lifted in South Sudan Following Violent Response

Facebook and TikTok Ban Lifted in South Sudan Following Violent Response

Following the viral release of horrific films reportedly portraying the murders of South Sudanese citizens in Sudan, the government had…

January 28, 2025
South Sudan peace talks stalled by controversial security billSouth Sudan peace talks stalled by controversial security bill

South Sudan peace talks stalled by controversial security bill

Opposition groups urge the elimination of a recently approved legislation allowing the detention of people without an arrest warrant, therefore…

July 11, 2024
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a 14 Million Grant for South Sudan Agricultural DevelopmentThe African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a 14 Million Grant for South Sudan Agricultural Development

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a 14 Million Grant for South Sudan Agricultural Development

Thursday, February 4, 2021. The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Wednesday signed a $ 14 million grant to South Sudanese…

February 5, 2021
South Sudan Set To Shift To New Time ZoneSouth Sudan Set To Shift To New Time Zone

South Sudan Set To Shift To New Time Zone

The government of South Sudan has declared that it will switch to a new time in the month of February,…

January 29, 2021
Heath: Coronavirus Cases Close To A Million In South AfricaHeath: Coronavirus Cases Close To A Million In South Africa

Heath: Coronavirus Cases Close To A Million In South Africa

The South African Health ministry has declared that the number of coronavirus cases in the country is close to a…

December 27, 2020
First IMF loan secured in South SudanFirst IMF loan secured in South Sudan

First IMF loan secured in South Sudan

The South Sudanese Government has secured a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) worth over $50 million, for the…

November 12, 2020
South Sudan set to campaign against child marriageSouth Sudan set to campaign against child marriage

South Sudan set to campaign against child marriage

South Sudan’s authorities in partnership with UNICEF launched a marketing campaign Monday against toddler marriage to address the challenges ladies…

October 6, 2020
Four countries at risk of famine – United NationsFour countries at risk of famine – United Nations

Four countries at risk of famine – United Nations

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that there is a danger of famine and tremendous meals insecurity in four international locations…

September 6, 2020
Sudan: Pre-signing peace talks after years of unrestSudan: Pre-signing peace talks after years of unrest

Sudan: Pre-signing peace talks after years of unrest

The Darfur track file consisting of 7-8 protocols was signed in initials Friday night through the Sudanese authorities delegation and…

August 31, 2020
Runtown reportedly engages South Sudanese girlfriend, Adut AkechRuntown reportedly engages South Sudanese girlfriend, Adut Akech

Runtown reportedly engages South Sudanese girlfriend, Adut Akech

Nigerian singer, Douglas Jack Agu, popularly known as Runtown, has reportedly gotten engaged to his Australian Sudanese girlfriend, Adut Akech.…

July 18, 2020
NEWS: Deadly cattle raids resurge in Uganda’s Karamoja regionNEWS: Deadly cattle raids resurge in Uganda’s Karamoja region

NEWS: Deadly cattle raids resurge in Uganda’s Karamoja region

How to shelter livestock is an issue that has been at the heart of discussions in Uganda. After more than…

July 15, 2020
AU sanctions South Sudan over $9m membership debtAU sanctions South Sudan over $9m membership debt

AU sanctions South Sudan over $9m membership debt

The African Union (AU) has suspended South Sudan from the continental body over failure to honour its financial obligations over…

June 21, 2020
NEWS: South Sudan’s Machar, wife recover from CoronavirusNEWS: South Sudan’s Machar, wife recover from Coronavirus

NEWS: South Sudan’s Machar, wife recover from Coronavirus

South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar and his wife, Defense Minister Angelina Teny, have resumed their official duties on Monday…

June 8, 2020
Gunmen assassinate South Sudan MP in UgandaGunmen assassinate South Sudan MP in Uganda

Gunmen assassinate South Sudan MP in Uganda

A South Sudanese MP was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in northern Uganda. Jacob Kuwinsuk Gale, MP for Yei…

June 8, 2020
News: South Sudan’s Kiir denies rumours about his infection with coronavirusNews: South Sudan’s Kiir denies rumours about his infection with coronavirus

News: South Sudan’s Kiir denies rumours about his infection with coronavirus

President Salva Kiir addressed the nation on Monday calling to observe social distancing rules to contain community transmission of coronavirus…

May 26, 2020

SPLM-IO denounces an assault on South Sudanese students by Ethiopian police

The SPLM-IO Saturday condemned the brutal attack by the Ethiopian police on South Sudanese students in Addis Ababa and called…

May 24, 2020

Breaking: South Sudan VP, wife test positive for COVID-19

South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, his office said. In a statement, the office…

May 19, 2020

South Sudan’s president wants violence to end, for food production

Kiir made his call for peace in a speech delivered at the SPLA Day in Juba on Friday. He said…

May 16, 2020

COVID-19 will worsen South Sudan’s existing challenges – WFP

Country Director for the UN World Food Programme in South Sudan has warned of the risk posed by COVID-19 in…

April 23, 2020

The South Sudanese athletes undeterred by Olympics postponement

The one-year postponement of the Tokyo Olympics and the Covid-19 global health crisis have not changed the habits of the…

April 10, 2020