African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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. [spacer height=”20px”] The announcement was made during a high-level engagement in Yambio County that brought together […]
Renk, Upper Nile State – South Sudan — Rising cases of child malnutrition in Renk are exposing critical gaps in food assistance, despite scaled-up nutrition interventions targeting thousands of vulnerable families displaced by the Sudan conflict. [spacer height=”20px”] At Renk Transit Centre and surrounding host communities, refugees and returnees continue to face limited and inconsistent […]
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has announced the appointment of Anita Kiki Gbeho as the new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. [spacer height=”20px”] Ms. Gbeho succeeds Nicholas Haysom of South Africa, whose tenure was marked by sustained efforts to advance peace and […]
South Sudan – The African Union (AU) has issued a stark warning that South Sudan risks sliding back into full-scale conflict, urging its leaders to commit to an immediate ceasefire and prepare for the country’s long-delayed first national elections. [spacer height=”20px”] In a high-level declaration following a summit of the AU High-Level Ad Hoc Committee […]
South Sudanese civil society activist Edmund Yakani has called on the country’s leadership to urgently investigate alleged disparities in government payments, warning that failure to act could erode public trust and destabilize key state institutions. [spacer height=”20px”] Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said his appeal follows growing complaints […]
Juba, South Sudan – The Government of South Sudan has taken a significant step toward strengthening economic governance after the Ministry of Finance and Planning signed a five-year Public Finance Management Reform Strategy Support (PFMRSS) project with the United Nations Development Programme. [spacer height=”20px”] The 2026–2031 initiative marks a historic first for the country, becoming […]
Juba, South Sudan — Medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF) has condemned an air strike that hit one of its hospitals in South Sudan’s Jonglei State, describing the attack as part of a troubling pattern of violence against healthcare facilities in the country. [spacer height=”20px”] In a statement released on […]
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has ordered civilians to evacuate areas under opposition control in Jonglei State, eastern South Sudan, amid escalating clashes with the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO). [spacer height=”20px”] In a statement issued on Tuesday, SSPDF spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang said civilians should immediately move away […]
At least 13 soldiers have been killed following renewed clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Mayom County, Unity State, in the latest flare-up threatening the country’s fragile peace. [spacer height=”20px”] According to a statement issued on Sunday, October 19, 2025, SPLA-IO Spokesperson […]
