African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
JUBA, South Sudan — Two South Sudanese journalists, Vivian Nandeng Alfonse and Mama Hawa Adams, are among several passengers who perished in a tragic plane crash involving a CityLink Aviation aircraft on Monday morning, in an accident that has shaken both the media fraternity and the wider public. The Union of Journalists of South Sudan […]
Juba, South Sudan – A small passenger aircraft has crashed in South Sudan, killing all 14 people on board in yet another devastating aviation tragedy for the young nation. According to the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, the aircraft went down on Monday morning approximately 20 kilometres south-west of the capital, Juba. The plane, identified […]
JUBA, South Sudan — Salva Kiir has signed into law the East African Community (EAC) Act 2026, a landmark piece of legislation that formally integrates the country’s regional obligations into its domestic legal system and signals renewed momentum toward economic and political cooperation in East Africa. The new law domesticates the Treaty Establishing the East […]
JUBA — The Government of South Sudan has firmly dismissed claims of a planned extension of its mandate, reiterating its commitment to hold national elections in December 2026 as scheduled. Minister of Information, Communication, Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, said both the Presidency and the Council of Ministers have endorsed a resolution confirming […]
JUBA/NEW YORK — The Government of South Sudan has formally rejected key aspects of a recent report by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, arguing that it oversteps the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and misrepresents the realities on the ground. Presenting the government’s position before the United Nations Security Council, […]
JUBA/WASHINGTON DC — The administration of Donald J. Trump has reaffirmed its engagement with Africa, outlining a shift in foreign policy from traditional aid to trade, investment, and strategic partnerships—a move expected to have direct implications for countries such as South Sudan. The policy direction was presented in Washington during a high-level briefing by officials from […]
Jonglei State, South Sudan — The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has expressed grave concern following reports that human remains have been uncovered in Jonglei State, warning that the full extent of suffering linked to renewed violence in the country may be far greater than currently documented. According to preliminary information, […]
Upper Nile State, South Sudan — Thousands of Sudanese refugees sheltering in Chumedi Payam in Renk County are grappling with a worsening humanitarian crisis, as severe water shortages threaten their survival amid prolonged dry conditions linked to climate change. Nearly three years after fleeing the outbreak of war in Sudan in April 2023, many refugees […]
Juba, South Sudan — A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a growing public health crisis in South Sudan, revealing that nearly one million people are currently living with Hypertension. Health experts warn that the condition—often referred to as a “silent killer”—could claim up to 3,000 lives annually if […]
YAMBIO, South Sudan — The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has unveiled a strengthened joint peace outreach initiative in partnership with religious leaders, aimed at engaging armed groups, promoting reconciliation, and consolidating stability across the state. The announcement was made during a high-level engagement in Yambio County that brought together church leaders, […]
