UNICEF provides nutrition to children affected by floods in South Sudan
By Simon Deng Several mothers who have recently visited nutrition center in Malual Agor Bar, located on the outskirts of Bor, capital of South Sudan’s jonglei state, are now grateful to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for providing life-saving support to…
Ninth batch of Chinese medical team begins work in South Sudan
By Denis Ejulu The ninth batch of the Chinese medical team that recently arrived in South Sudan has commenced work. Isaac Maker, Director of Juba Teaching Hospital where the Chinese medics are stationed hailed both their predecessor and the current team…
WFP helps South Sudan enforce transparency and accountability with fuel imports
Press Statement The World Food Programme in South Sudan is supporting the Transitional Government in its efforts to regulate fuel imports purchased by private firms by establishing a presence for the National Revenue Authority (NRA) in neighbouring Kenya…
Working together to write a new chapter of developing countries seeking strength through unity
Statement by H.E. Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, At the High-level Commemorative Meeting to Mark the 60th Anniversary Of the Non-Aligned Movement Belgrade, Serbia, 12 October 2021 Your Excellency…
South Sudanese women just love smoking shisha
By Tapeng Michael Ohure Shisha smoking is taking a craze in South Sudan with women championing the consumption of the drug. While shisha is frowned upon in neighbouring countries including Uganda and Sudan, in South Sudan, it is used for refreshment or…
EU warns slow implementation of peace pact fueling violence in South Sudan
By Deng Machol The slow implementation of the peace deal in South Sudan is unravelling and fueling violence across the country, the European Union’s Head of Cooperation, Wim Vandenbroucke said. Three years of a transitional government, part of the deal,…
China: together for greater harmony between man and nature
Zhang Xueliang, a ranger at Xiling Snow Mountain (which is a giant panda habitat some 110 kilometers from Chengdu, capital of China’s southwest province of Sichuan), returned home after a routine patrol. He looked through the photos of wild giant pandas…
European Union provides $41M for rural feeder roads in South Sudan
By Tapeng Michael The European Union has provided $41 million for the construction of feeder roads and resilience building activities. The project will benefit communities in Northern and Western Bahr El Ghazal region as well as parts of Upper Nile…
Ghosts of war linger over South Sudan’s Unity State
By Okech Francis As the sun sets over South Sudan’s Bentiu town, a dark silhouette frame of the “Kalibalek” mosque protrudes into the sky. Beautifully poised against the setting sun, and yet the mosque holds memories of the war that are heart wrenching.…
IDPs in South Sudan at risk of water-borne diseases after UN cut water
By Tapeng Michael Thousands of internally displaced people (IDPS) sheltering in the largest Protection of Civilians site in South Sudan capital Juba are grappling with water shortage after the United Nations cut off water supply. This could put them at…
Drugs lacking in South Sudan’s Jonglei amid spike in malaria
By Simon Deng Bor state hospital in South Sudan’s Jonglei is facing so many challenges ranging from shortage of drugs lack and qualified medics to manage various ailments amid congestion. Bol Chaw Manyang, Medical Director for Bor State Hospital told The…
COVID-19 infections to spike in Jonglei due to absence of health staff
By Simon Deng The COVID-19 isolation centre in Bor state hospital in South Sudan’s Jonglei has closed down over financial constraints following the exit of Medicos Del Mondus (MDM) that had been operating it. Simon Nyok, the lead member for the…