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Civil Society calls on UN Security Council to renew its mandate and focus on civilian protection and elections support

Civil society Organizations in South Sudan have called on the United Nation Security Council to renew the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) with a focus on protection of civilians and support on election. On April 29, 2024

April 17, 2025

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Alarming humanitarian situation in Pigi County as IDPs lack basic needs

Authorities in Pigi County of Jonglei State have expressed concern over the dire humanitarian situation in Shabnil, an area within Malakal-Upper Nile State, where thousands of residents have fled to seek safety. According to the Director of Information in the Commissioner’s Office,

April 16, 2025

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Certificate of Primary Education results announced; Top performers and schools revealed

The National Examination Council (NEC) released the long-awaited Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) Examination results for the academic year 2024, with a passing rate of 94.9 per cent. While announcing the results, Minister of General Education and Instruction, Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok

April 16, 2025

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Ariel bombings kill over 180, leave thousands homeless

The United Nations has issued an alert about the safety of civilians in South Sudan, following armed clashes and aerial assaults that killed over 180 people, injured 250 others, and displaced an estimated 125,000 people in March. The UN expressed great worry

April 16, 2025

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Electricity company, Ezra drops Thermal Energy tariff by 13% to ease customer burden

The Ezra Construction and Development Group has introduced a 13% interim discount on the Thermal Energy Tariff to support affordable energy access in South Sudan. A 13% interim discount on thermal energy tariffs is introduced to ease consumer burdens until the Nesitu

April 16, 2025

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Ministry of Health launches cholera vaccination campaign in Pibor

The Ministry of Health in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) on Tuesday launched a cholera vaccination campaign following the arrival of vaccine shipments last week. The ministry received 250,000 doses of the oral cholera vaccine from the National Ministry of Health

April 15, 2025

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US Waiver on HIV/Aids assistant in South Sudan

South Sudan Stakeholders have experience optimism on the resumption of essential health services to HIV/AID patients after US waiver in January. On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending US foreign development assistance for 90 days to evaluate

April 15, 2025

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Stakeholders urge govt to double efforts in supporting HIV/Aids programs

The South Sudan HIV/AIDS Commission (SSAC) has decried low funding adding that there is need for government to double efforts in ensuring the realization of its strategic plans. Addressing Journalists on Tuesday, Dr Esterina Novello, the chairperson of South Sudan Aid Commission

April 15, 2025

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Three children dead after boat capsized in River Nile

Local authorities have confirmed the deaths of three children who drowned when a boat sailing from the Canal to Malakal capsized in the River Nile. According to the Director for Information in the commissioner’s office, Monykuer Lam Ayul, the boat capsized due

April 15, 2025

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Armed individuals stormed hospital; Medical activities halted in Ulang

Medicine San Frontiers suspended its only functional hospital in Ulang after dozens of armed individuals raided hospital, plundering crucial medical supplies and threatening workers. The incident forced over 100 patients who were having treatment to evacuate, including women receiving maternity care and

April 14, 2025