UN report details 'systematic looting' by South Sudan's rulers as citizens went hungry

By Aaron Ross NAIROBI (Reuters) -U.N. investigators on Tuesday accused South Sudanese authorities of plundering their country's wealth, including by paying $1.7 billion to companies affiliated with Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel for road...

Africa Climate Summit: From Aid to Investment

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—In a bold and unified move, African leaders have adopted a new roadmap — the Addis Ababa Declaration to reposition the continent as a global leader in climate solutions. This historic commitment shifts the narrative from a...

South Sudan could return to war, peace monitors warn

The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) on Monday warned that South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement is at risk of collapse, citing widespread failures in implementation and deepening political mistrust among signatory...

What you need to know about South Sudan's fragile peace deal

With South Sudan teetering on the brink of renewed civil strife, the peace agreement that has been holding full-blown war at bay since 2018 appears to be breaking down, after Vice President Riek Machar was charged with treason and other crimes. On...

South Sudan ups insurance requirements

The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has tightened rules for existing and new insurance companies seeking to operate in the country in a move it says is aimed at ensuring a safe and stable sector. The banking regulator says in a circular dated September...

Q&A: South Sudan crisis was deliberate – Mohandis

A leading civil rights figure has accused South Sudan’s leadership, particularly President Salva Kiir, of deliberately orchestrating the country’s ongoing political instability and economic collapse. He described it as a calculated effort to...

South Sudan abstains from UN vote on Palestinian statehood

The UN General Assembly votes on whether to back the “New York Declaration,” a resolution that seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, on Friday. [Photo: UN Photo/Loey Felipe]NEW YORK – South...

Un Says over 100,000 People Displaced By  deadly Floods In South Sudan

Over 100,000 people in South Sudan have been displaced by what the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has called “new deadly floods.” In recent weeks, widespread flooding has engulfed large parts of Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity states in the north of the...

Adrift in a Sea of Moral Equivalence: US Policy Challenges in South Sudan

Among Western nations, the United States has historically played a leading role in South Sudan’s path to independence. Over several decades, Washington invested billions of dollars in aid, development, and diplomatic initiatives. The U. supported...

‘Deadly floods’ displace over 100,000 in South Sudan

In recent weeks, widespread flooding has engulfed large parts of Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity states in the north of the country. The agency’s representative in South Sudan, Marie-Helene Verney, said that “if the flooding continues, up to 400,000...

South Sudan president suspends VP amid treason, murder charges

South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with treason, murder, and crimes against humanity over a deadly militia attack in Nasir. South Sudan’s First Vice President, Riek Machar Teny, has been charged with treason, murder, and...

UN appeals for funding as floods displace over 100,000 in South Sudan

JUBA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday appealed for funding and increased international support to tackle floods that have displaced more than 100,000 people in South Sudan. The UN refugee...

South Sudan finance ministry launches 10-year development plan

South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance and Planning on Wednesday launched a 10-year strategic development plan aimed at building a prosperous, innovative society while consolidating peace and security. Finance Minister Athian Diing Athian described the...

South Sudan launches 10-year development plan

Author: Obaj Okuj | Published: 4 hours ago A group photo of key officials and development partners, including Minister of Finance and Planning Athian Diing Athian, Deputy Finance Minister Yien Gach, and Anita Kiki Gbeho, the UN Deputy Special...

South Sudan signs deal with UN agency for flood mitigation

JUBA, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation on Tuesday signed an agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to implement a 9.98 million U.S. dollar flood mitigation and water...

“We were mocked”: Akech on South Sudan’s Space Science program

Author: Koang Pal Chang | Published: 25 minutes ago Professor John Akech, Project Director of Mayardit Academy for Space Science - Credit: Madrama James/Eye Radio Speaking at the launch of the space science centre on Wednesday, September 10,...

UN urges dialogue as South Sudan embarks on 10-Year development plan

UN’s Anita Kiki backed South Sudan’s 10-year development vision with dialogue and inclusion at the core | Courtesy photo By Alan Clement The United Nations has called on South Sudan’s government and stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and...

Transport Minister warns of climate change impact on South Sudan

Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 9 hours ago Dr. Lam Akol speaks at a civil society conference in Juba. March 19, 2024. (Photo/Charles Wote). JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – The Minister of Transport, Dr. Lam Akol, has warned that farmers,...

As fighting escalates, kidnappings of aid workers surge in South Sudan

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The number of aid workers kidnapped in South Sudan has more than doubled this year, according to two senior humanitarian officials working for international groups. Aid agencies are concerned about the well-being of their...

Africa Climate Summit: Continent needs $3 trillion to meet climate goals by 2030

Author: James Atem Kuir | Published: 3 hours ago African heads of state and government attending the Africa Climate - photo credit: IGAD African leaders at the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa say the continent needs three trillion...