African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 – 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/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 […]
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 […]
