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Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:31:07 GMT
UN Peace Chief Roots for Lasting Peace in South Sudan
[VOA] Juba, South Sudan -- The United Nations head of peacekeeping operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, has wrapped up a visit to South Sudan where he called for greater efforts to stabilize the war-torn country. South Sudan is struggling with the impact...

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:29:17 GMT
Uganda, South Sudan Qualify for TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
[CAF] The Uganda Hippos and South Sudan have qualified for the U-20 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:40:05 GMT
IGP Munyuza Briefs Police Officers Ahead of South Sudan Rotation
[New Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dan Munyuza, challenged Police officers set to be deployed to the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), to stick to what they were trained to do to guarantee security of those under their protection.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:18:26 GMT
Climate-Related Health Crisis Worsens As Disease Outbreaks Surge - WHO
[Africa Renewal] Seven countries in the region recorded 39 reported outbreaks, flooding and other acute public health events between 1 January and 30 October 2022

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:07:29 GMT
Nearly Eight Million People At Risk of Starvation
[RFI] Three United Nations agencies say up to eight million people in South Sudan could face severe food shortages between now and next year's harvests as a result of floods, drought and conflict.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:49:25 GMT
Hunger and Malnutrition Driven By Climate Crisis and Conflict #AfricaClimateCrisis
[WFP] The proportion of people facing severe acute food insecurity is at the highest level ever, surpassing levels seen even during the conflicts in 2013 and 2016. Juba - Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise across the flood, drought, and conflict...

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:56:38 GMT
Infighting Brings New Split in South Sudan's Ruling Party
[VOA] Juba, South Sudan -- The search for sustainable peace in South Sudan hit another obstacle this week as infighting erupted within the ruling SPLM party. Riek Machar, the country's first vice president, was expelled from his position as SPLM vice...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 06:53:38 GMT
Rwandan Police Peacekeepers in South Sudan Donate to Orphans
[New Times] The female-dominated Rwanda Formed Police Unit Three (RWAFPU-3) serving under the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), on Tuesday October 25, reached out to orphans in the capital Juba with foodstuff and other essential items.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:39:54 GMT
UN Agencies Say Rains Have Flooded Two-Thirds of South Sudan
[VOA] Geneva -- The United Nations refugee agency says that South Sudanese flood victims are in desperate need of international support.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:44:13 GMT
Rights Experts Calls for Urgent Action to Implement South Sudan Peace Deal
[UN News] Progress on the 2018 peace agreement for South Sudan has been "extremely slow", UN human rights experts said on Wednesday, calling for urgent action to save lives.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:44:23 GMT
Interlocking Crises - Why Humanitarian Needs Keep Increasing
[The New Humanitarian] Juba And Tonj, South Sudan -- 'Politicians have divided people, but the time will come when people will realise that we are not benefiting.'

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 06:07:35 GMT
Somalia Beat South Sudan to Win CECAFA U-17 Title
[CAF] Surprise package Somalia have defeated South Sudan to emerge champions of the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 qualifiers for the CECAFA Zone.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:01:31 GMT
'Fighting in South Sudan Displaces 8,000 People'
[Ghanaian Times] The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called for an immediate cessation of hostilities amid fighting among armed groups in Fashoda County in Upper Nile State of South Sudan.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:01:04 GMT
Nearly a Million Affected By South Sudan Flooding, Warns UN
[RFI] The number of people affected by large-scale flooding in South Sudan has doubled to almost a million since September, the UN's emergency response agency has warned.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:08:10 GMT
Ruling Elite Probed for U.S.$1 Billion 'Scam'
[DW] South Sudan's top officials "robbed" vulnerable communities of millions of dollars earmarked for food and medicines, according to a report by investigative organization The Sentry. DW speaks with its lead investigator.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:33:12 GMT
Vocation Is a Mystery - Sharing the Word of God With Those Who Have Never Heard It
[Agenzia Fides] Juba -- Simplicity and kindness, a sense of belonging and above all, the way of welcoming people, listening to them and trusting them are some of the characteristics that inspired a young missionary to join the Comboni.



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