Tag: South Sudan
S.Sudan: Hunger Crisis, UN Agencies
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), released on Monday, shows more than 85 percent of returnees fleeing Sudan will be acutely food insecure through the next lean season, starting April 2025. On Monday, United Nations agencies warned of a hunger crisis facing South Sudan, with returnees fleeing the Sudan war expected to have […]
November 18, 2024
South Sudan: Cholera Outbreak in Refugee Camp Declared
The minister disclosed that the Ministry of Health and WHO have taken steps to manage cases reported, adding that they are ensuring that every contact on the ground is followed. On Monday, South Sudan’s Ministry of Health declared a cholera outbreak in the congested Renk transit camp in the northern Upper Nile State, which is […]
October 29, 2024
S. Sudan: WFP for 248 Mln USD for Disaster Response
According to the early warnings issued by WFP and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on acute food insecurity outlook from June to October, South Sudan is one of the 18 hunger hotspots globally where food security is deteriorating. On Tuesday, the World Food Program (WFP) said it needs 248 million U.S. […]
July 31, 2024
S. Sudan: MSF Warns of Health Crisis Amid Looming Floods
Joe Aumuller, epidemiologist activity manager of MSF, said floodwaters could destroy schools, houses, health facilities, and water sources, limiting access to basic services and livelihoods.
July 19, 2024
S. Sudan: Killing of 468 Civilians by Militias Condemned, UN
According to UNMISS, Warrap State suffered the highest rates of violence among civilians, accounting for 37 percent of the total number of civilian victims nationwide. Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria states were the next most affected.
July 18, 2024
S. Sudan: Malaria Vaccination Campaign Across Six States Launched
The launch of the vaccination campaign came after the government received 645,000 doses of the R21 malaria vaccine on May 31 from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
July 17, 2024
S.Sudan: AU Supports Transitional Justice for Sustainable Peace
Gabriel Isaac Awow, undersecretary for the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, said they have already established the Commission on Truth, Healing and Reconciliation and the Compensation and Reparation Authority as stipulated in Chapter 5 of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement.
June 7, 2024
South Sudan: First Batch of Malaria Vaccines Received
Obia Achieng, deputy representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in South Sudan, said the country faces one of the highest malaria burdens in the region, with an estimated 7,630 cases and 18 deaths daily.
June 3, 2024
South Sudan: Convention for Youth Leadership
The Youth and Sports ministry in South Sudan organized a three-day national youth convention, running from May 22- 24. The event gathered delegates from all the states, administrative areas, plus representatives of youth coming from the diaspora and people with disabilities to deliberate on important issues. Related: Angola: Parliament Begins Debate on Local Self-Government The […]
May 23, 2024
S.Sudan: Government & Opposition Sign Pact for Lasting Peace
On Thursday, South Sudan’s Transitional Government of National Unity and opposition groups signed a pact to enhance efforts toward lasting peace and stability in the country. Related: South Sudan: Kenya for Sustainable Peace as Talks Begin By signing the declaration of commitment to the Tumaini initiative, meaning “hope” in Swahili, the two parties pledged to […]