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Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:41:55 GMT
Jonglei Violence Leaves 32 Dead
[Nation] An incident report released by South Sudan's Jonglei State governor has revealed that at least 32 people were killed in November in various attacks in the region.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:34:10 GMT
President El-Sisi Gives Directives to Send Aid to South Sudan
[Egypt Online] Within the framework of Egypt's ongoing support to friendly countries during the various adversities and crises, and in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic and Supreme Commander...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:27:53 GMT
In South Sudan Art Speaks Louder Than Words, Heals Wounds of War
[East African] In July this year, South Sudan marked its tenth Independence anniversary. It is the world's youngest nation, but faces some of the biggest challenges imaginable. There is the war and conflict that were supposed to have ended with its i...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:42:41 GMT
Empowering People With Disabilities in South Sudan
[WFP] As hunger levels rise in South Sudan, WFP ensures that everyone has the right to assistance

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:48:54 GMT
South Sudan - Ministry of Health and WHO Undertake Resource Mapping for the Implementation of the South Sudan National Action Plan for Health Security 2020-2024
[WHO-AFRO] Juba -- 30 November 2021 - To determine the pending priority activities, funding gaps and potential funding sources for the implementation of the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) 2020-2024, South Sudan's Ministry of Health ...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:27:31 GMT
Coalition Partners Differ on Electoral Programme
[East African] South Sudan's peace is facing a new challenge as an agreement on the electoral programme to end the current Unity government and usher in a democratically elected administration is delayed.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:11:28 GMT
What Stands in the Way of a New Post-Conflict Constitution
[The Conversation Africa] South Sudan became an independent country following a long armed struggle to break away from Sudan. At a referendum in 2011, millions voted in favour of secession, creating Africa's 55th independent state. Since then, the na...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:39:51 GMT
South Sudanese Political, Military Leaders in Rwanda for Peacebuilding Course
[New Times] Twenty-five high-ranking political and military leaders from South Sudan on Monday, November 29 started a post-conflict seminar at the Rwanda Peace Academy in Musanze District.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:39:02 GMT
Strengthening Public Health Surveillance and Response Using the Third Edition Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response Guidelines in South Sudan
[WHO-AFRO] Given South Sudan's increased vulnerability to disease outbreaks and other public health threats, strengthening national disease surveillance and response and systems is crucial for early detection and rapid containment of disease outbreak...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:28:52 GMT
Lundin in Swedish Court Pipeline for War Crimes
[JusticeInfo.net] Last week, Sweden indicted two oil executives from Swedish oil company Lundin Energy for aiding and abetting war crimes in South Sudan between 1999 and 2003. If the trial starts next year as expected, it will be a very important mov...

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 06:36:20 GMT
Ministry of Health, WHO Convene Dialogue to Chart Ways to Improve National Health System of South Sudan
[WHO-AFRO] Juba, 25 November 2021 - The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has commenced a multi-stakeholder Health Sector Performance Review, to identify issues that need to be addressed to improve performa...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:57:04 GMT
Nation at High Risk of Hunger, Disease Due to Extreme Flooding
[East African] South Sudan is staring at a catastrophic humanitarian crisis as extreme floods hit the country for the third consecutive year.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:32:09 GMT
South Sudanese Graduates Stranded in Zimbabwe
[East African] A group of South Sudanese nationals sent to study in Zimbabwe six years ago are stranded after Juba failed to provide them air tickets to return home, they say.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:03:12 GMT
Lacklustre Response Leaves People Dangerously Exposed in South Sudan Floods
[MSF] People in Bentiu, northern South Sudan, are facing outbreaks of infectious and waterborne diseases, increased food insecurity and malnutrition, due to some of the most severe floods in decades. A failure of humanitarian organisations and author...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:23:46 GMT
Ministry of Health With Support From WHO Strengthens Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness in High-Risk Counties
[WHO-AFRO] To strengthen the capacities to detect, investigate and respond to suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), WHO supported the Ministry of Health to deploy a multidisciplinary team of epidemiologists, clinicians and infection prevention and con...

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:44:47 GMT
9 South Sudanese Killed in Jonglei Attacks
[East African] Juba -- Two separate inter-communal revenge attacks have left at least nine people dead in South Sudan's Bor town of Jonglei State, the governor has confirmed.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:33:49 GMT
U.S. Plans Africa Summit and Urges Reform
[DW] Crises in Ethiopia and Sudan should serve as a warning for African nations to guard against threats to democracy and human rights, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:52:51 GMT
Healing Trauma and Peacebuilding Go Hand-in-Hand for South Sudan
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Welcome to AllAfrica's Silence The Guns series where we focus on peacebuilding on the continent. This is Juanita Williams and today we take closer look at  what the road to peace and peacebuilding is for South Sudan, where t...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:17:30 GMT
South Sudan Still Struggling Towards Peace
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- In January 2011 the people of South Sudan voted in a referendum to secede from Sudan, putting behind them two civil wars which had consumed 39 of the 55 years of Sudanese independence. Six months later, they joyfully celebrat...

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:39:02 GMT
Salva Kiir Fires Finance and Interior Ministers
[East African] South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardiit on Friday night fired Finance and Interior ministers through a presidential decree.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:19:55 GMT
President Salva Kiir Fires Finance, Interior Ministers
[Nation] Juba -- South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Friday night fired Finance and Interior ministers through a presidential decree.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:21:32 GMT
Education Cannot Wait Investments Change Lives for Children, Including At-Risk Girls, Children With Disabilities and Teachers
[IPS] Juba, South Sudan -- Ayom Wol sits under a tree in South Sudan in the scorching midday sun. He is a newly-trained teacher, preparing for tomorrow's lessons. His school principal says he has to prepare while at school because there is no electri...

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:25:45 GMT
12 Killed in South Sudan Road Crash
[East African] Twelve people perished while several others were critically injured in a road accident along South Sudan's major highway on Saturday, police spokesperson has confirmed.



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