African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
South Sudan’s prominent civil society activist, Edmond Yakani, has warned that the country risks violating its own electoral laws and undermining the credibility of the planned December 2026 elections unless political leaders urgently address legal, financial and security challenges facing the electoral process. Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), […]
The head of South Sudan’s Juvenile Reformatory Centre at Juba Central Prison has raised alarm over worsening conditions for children in detention, revealing severe overcrowding, food shortages, malnutrition and prolonged delays in court proceedings that have left some juveniles waiting years for justice. In an interview with Prime Africa News Correspondent at the facility in […]
JUBA, South Sudan – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called on South Sudanese citizens to actively participate in the country’s constitution-making process, emphasizing that a permanent constitution must reflect the aspirations, values, and collective vision of all South Sudanese. The National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) Civic Education and Public Constitutions Workshop supported by […]
JUBA, South Sudan — As the world marked World Environment Day, more than 120 young people from across Juba united under the banner of the youth-led environmental movement Save the Nile to combat plastic pollution and raise awareness about protecting the River Nile, South Sudan’s most vital water source. The campaign brought together youth volunteers, […]
JUBA, South Sudan – Telecommunications giant MTN South Sudan has launched its annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care Campaign at Juba Teaching Hospital, unveiling a range of healthcare interventions aimed at improving maternal and child health services while strengthening critical medical infrastructure. The 2026 campaign, themed “Expanding Equitable Healthcare for Communities,” will focus on solarizing […]
Western Equatoria State – The Azande Kingdom has launched a major agricultural initiative aimed at strengthening food production, creating jobs, and promoting economic development through large-scale palm oil farming in Western Equatoria State. The project, unveiled on Saturday at the Royal Palace in Bazungua, will see the planting of 35,000 palm oil trees under the […]
JUBA – South Sudan has launched an intensified Ebola preparedness campaign backed by a $7.3 million emergency response plan amid growing concerns over the spread of the deadly virus from neighboring countries already battling confirmed outbreaks. The preparedness initiative is being implemented jointly with the World Health Organization, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and […]
JUBA, South Sudan – Salva Kiir Mayardit has announced a major government reshuffle affecting key ministries and the country’s military leadership through a series of Republican decrees issued on Wednesday evening. The decrees, broadcast on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, introduced immediate changes within the national government as the country navigates economic pressures and […]
JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan has marked a historic milestone during this year’s International Labour Day, announcing the establishment of its first-ever specialized Labour Court aimed at protecting workers’ rights and improving access to justice. Speaking at the celebrations held at Juba National Stadium, Minister of Labour Anthony Lino Makana said the new court will […]
JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan’s government has established a high-level multi-agency committee to investigate the crash of a Cessna 208B Caravan aircraft in Central Equatoria State, in a move aimed at strengthening accountability and aviation safety oversight. The Ministry of Transport issued a ministerial order on April 29, 2026, directing the formation of the […]
