Press Releases

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.

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.

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(MENAFN) South Sudan’s government has grounded four United Nations aircraft operating under UNMISS, citing allegations of illegal surveillance and smuggling of natural resources.

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(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...

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(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....

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(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...

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(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...

EIN Presswire

Students and faculty from Hanyang University reflect on South Sudan’s peacebuilding, intersecting with global debates on AI, governance, and development.

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(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...

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(MENAFN) Efforts to resolve the long-standing dispute over the Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan are being hindered by ongoing insecurity and the actions of armed groups, according to a Russian representative at the United Nations cited...

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(MENAFN) Sudan and South Sudan have reached a pivotal agreement to safeguard oil facilities and central pipeline stations crucial for transporting South Sudan’s crude to Port Sudan on Sudan’s eastern coast, the two governments announced in a joint...

International Committee of the Red Cross

Our work is guided by the principles of humanity, impartiality, independence, and neutrality.

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(MENAFN) South Sudan's President Salva Kiir executed a Cabinet reshuffle on Monday, removing three ministers and the governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal state.

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(MENAFN) The government of South Sudan has formalized a $9.98 million pact with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to undertake a critical initiative focused on mitigating flood damage and strengthening water infrastructure....

South African Government

Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile, has concluded a successful two-day working visit to the Republic of South Sudan.

South African Government

His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile, has today, 09 October 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Mother of the Nation and Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan, Her Excellency Cdr. Mama...

South African Government

His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile will on 08-09 October 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Juba, in the Republic of South Sudan, in his capacity as Presidential Special Envoy to South Sudan....

Oxfam

As Sudan’s gruelling conflict enters its fourth year, a record number of people have now been displaced by the world’s worst humanitarian and displacement crisis, accelerating hunger and suffering.

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(MENAFN) China’s envoy to the United Nations on Monday pressed for accelerated political progress in South Sudan, calling it crucial for the war-torn nation’s long-term stability.

South African Government

Remarks by Hon. Ronald O Lamola at the Parliamentary Debate on the escalating Middle East Crisis and the implications for South Africa Mr President, Honourable Speaker, Honourable Members, Yesterday, we received the sad news of the passing of one...