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East African Community Partner States Sign Mental Health Declaration
EIN Presswire
Declaration and Proposed Regional Policy Emphasize Community-based Approach KAMPALA, UGANDA, October 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At the conclusion of the 2nd annual East African Mental Health Summit on Thursday, October 22nd, governments of...
South Sudan Army Calls for Immediate Civilian Evacuation
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) issued an urgent directive Sunday demanding immediate evacuation of civilians, humanitarian workers, and United Nations staff from opposition-held territories in Jonglei State before...
Unidentified Gunmen Launch Fatal Assault in Northern South Sudan
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Authorities in South Sudan reported that at least 169 people, including senior officials, were killed on Sunday in a sudden assault in the northern part of the country.
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Opening Remarks on the Meeting of the African Union Ad-Hoc High-Level Committee on South Sudan
South African Government
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan, Your Excellency William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, Your Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African...
Escalation of conflict in South Sudan threatens to push a million into extreme food crisis
Oxfam
Families in South Sudan are once again having to flee for their lives due to escalating conflict at a time when hunger is already at catastrophic levels, Oxfam warned.
Two Defendants Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Illegally Export Weapons to South Sudan
U.S. Department of Justice
Today, Peter Biar Ajak, 42, of Maryland, was sentenced by United States District Judge Sharad H. Desai for the District of Arizona to 46 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
UN Warns S. Sudan at Risk of Famine as Conflict, Hunger Surge
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The United Nations’ top relief official has warned that South Sudan is approaching a potential famine situation as worsening conflict, rising food insecurity, and declining international support deepen the crisis.
South Sudan grounds four aircraft operating under UN mission
MENAFN
(MENAFN) South Sudan’s government has grounded four United Nations aircraft operating under UNMISS, citing allegations of illegal surveillance and smuggling of natural resources.
South Sudan Suspends Four UN Aircrafts
MENAFN
(MENAFN) South Sudan has suspended operations of four aircraft belonging to the United Nations mission stationed in the nation, accusing the organization of conducting unauthorized intelligence gathering and facilitating the illegal extraction of...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission
South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa opening remarks at the Fourth Session of The South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission, OR Tambo Building, Tshwane, 17 July 2026 Your Excellency and Dear Sister, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Ministers and Deputy...
Minister Ronald Lamola leads African Union C5 visit to South Sudan, 14 to 15 Jan
South African Government
Minister Ronald Lamola has arrived in Juba, leading a High-Level African Union Ad-hoc Committee of Five (C5) Visit to South Sudan from 14 to 15 January 2026. He is leading the delegation in his capacity as the Chairperson.
Humanitarian funding to El Niño critically insufficient
Oxfam
Global funding for the preparation and response to El Niño and the harms it will bring to millions of people is critically insufficient, Oxfam warned today.
South Sudan Leader Removes Four Ministers in Major Cabinet Overhaul
MENAFN
(MENAFN) South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit has overhauled his Cabinet, removing four ministers, a governor, and the national police chief, while appointing a new vice president and Economic Cluster chair in a major shake-up. In a decree...
Sudan’s conflict badly affects South Sudan’s economic stability
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The ongoing conflict in Sudan is having severe repercussions on South Sudan, affecting both security and economic stability, according to the UN special representative to the Security Council. "The conflict in Sudan continues to impact...
When the Rains Become Harder to Predict, Preparedness Becomes Essential
Oxfam
For generations, communities across South Sudan have relied on seasonal weather patterns to guide planting, grazing, fishing, and daily life.
Hon. Pia Philip Michael’s Seoul Visit Deepens South Korea–South Sudan Cooperation on Peace, Education and Development
EIN Presswire
Students and faculty from Hanyang University reflect on South Sudan’s peacebuilding, intersecting with global debates on AI, governance, and development.
China Trains South Sudanese Medical Students on Joint, Infectious Disease
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A Chinese medical team in South Sudan recently held a full-day training session for medical students at Upper Nile University, focusing on the treatment of joint disorders and infectious or inflammatory conditions, as stated by reports....
Humanitarian Aid Aircraft Goes Down in South Sudan
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A cargo aircraft carrying relief supplies for Samaritan’s Purse crashed in South Sudan’s Unity State on Tuesday, according to the Aviation Safety Network (ASN). The plane went down about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the Leer Airstrip in...
Frequently asked questions: ICRC’s work in South Sudan
International Committee of the Red Cross
Our work is guided by the principles of humanity, impartiality, independence, and neutrality.
Public Health Vaccines awarded BARDA option for development of vaccines against Sudan ebolavirus & Bundibugyo ebolavirus
EIN Presswire
This award adds more than $33 million to PHV’s BARDA contract to advance a Sudan ebolavirus vaccine candidate and two Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine candidates.
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