Ending Hunger In IGAD Countries: Moving from rhetoric to action

Tororo Woman Sarah Opendi speaking a the Women Parliamentarians Dialogue on Gender Land and Climate Resilience coefrence hosted at the Parliament of Uganda PHOTO URN KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Countries in the IGAD region, which include...

The vital interconnection between social well-being and environmental health

By Garang Garang Adim The foundation of any thriving society lies in the well-being of its people and the health of its environment. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), social well-being refers to the overall health, happiness, and...

Medical outreach by Rwandan peacekeepers benefits 600 displaced persons in South Sudan

OPEN LETTER TO DR. BENJAMIN BAAK DENG, THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF SOUTH SUDAN

By Peter Wek Ayom, Juba, South Sudan Friday, 27 June 2025 (PW) — Dear Respected Chief Justice, first and foremost, allow me to extend my warmest congratulations on your appointment as Chief Justice of the Republic of South Sudan. Your appointment...

South Sudan hosts 10th East Africa health and scientific conference

South Sudan’s Vice President for the Service Cluster, Josephine Lagu Yanga, on Wednesday opened the 10th East Africa Health and Scientific Conference in Juba, welcoming delegates from East African Community (EAC) member states to promote...

Chinese doctors offer medical aid to university students in South Sudan

JUBA, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The 12th batch of the Chinese medical team on Friday offered free medical services to university students in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. Chinese doctors visited the main campus of the University of Juba, with Kong...

Police dragnet captures over 600 suspected gang members in juba

The operation, announced on Monday by the Deputy Minister of Interior and the Inspector General of Police, involves targeted searches and investigations in identified crime hotspots. By Binia Elizabeth Security forces have arrested more than 600...

South Sudan, Russia’s Rosneft, on the brink of massive oil deal

Once executed, the partnership will enable South Sudan to refine and transport its oil locally, increase production, cut dependency on neighboring countries’ infrastructure, and boost national revenues. By Emmanuel Mandella South Sudan’s national...

China launches Phase II expansion of Juba Teaching Hospital

The Chinese government, in collaboration with South Sudan’s government, on Tuesday celebrated the top-out of the second phase of the China-aided expansion of Juba Teaching Hospital. The Phase II project, a transformative upgrade, will add a...

AfDB Report: South Sudan poverty reaches 92% amidst decline

Author: Emmanuel J. Akile | Published: 9 hours ago African Development Bank headquarters in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – A new report from the African Development Bank (AfDB) reveals that an alarming 92 per cent of South...

Alarm as 92% of South Sudanese living below poverty lines-AfDB

According to the continental Bank’s report, the country’s economy has declined significantly due to a combination of factors, including declining oil exports and persistent insecurity. By The City Review A recent report by the African Development...

Women decry rise in unsafe abortions among girls in Juba IDP camp

A group of South Sudanese women leaders and activists has expressed concern over the rise in unsafe abortions among young girls living in the Juba Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, formerly known as the Protection of Civilians (POC) site....

Opinion | Is South Sudan’s law clear on the crime of rape?

I have recently come across a disturbing video that, based on discussions I saw on social media, I can conclude many people have seen. The video shows a girl being raped. Reading comments from a number of people on the issue has compelled me to...

The Adverse Impact of Dr. Riek Machar’s Unlawful House Arrest on South Sudan

By Cde Dut Majokdit Nyikok, Juba, South Sudan Thursday, 26 June 2025 (PW) — On the 26th of March 2025, while in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State-Aweil, accompanying the newly appointed Minister of Local Government and law enforcement agency, Hon. Bol...

Africa’s Mpox crisis intensifies as WHO renews global public health emergency

By Nana Karikari, Senior International Affairs and Political Analyst The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning to the global community. Mpox (formerly monkeypox), remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern...

Gen. Gatwech: South Sudan has lost an Icon of democracy in Henry Odwar

The Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of the SPLM/SPLA-IO Kitgwang Declaration, Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual, has said, on the passing of Henry Dila Odwar, that South Sudan has lost South Sudan lost a dedicated servant who fought bravely for democracy,...

East African health conference calls for better regional health systems

The East African Health and Scientific Conference (EAHSC) concluded last Friday in Juba with nine key resolutions focused on strengthening health care systems across the region to ensure effective responses to ongoing and emerging health threats....

Intelsat Partners With Forest Whitaker NGO to Connect Learning Centers in South Sudan and Uganda

Intelsat is upgrading connectivity at 10 Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative sites in South Sudan and Uganda to support education. Photo: WPDI Intelsat is deploying high-speed internet to a number of community centers in South Sudan and...

South Sudan to spend $385,000 on regional scientific conference

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan will host the 10th East African Regional Health and Scientific Conference in Juba from June 25th to 27th, with the government allocating $385,000 for the event. Ben Gideon Mabor, the Undersecretary for the East...

Prominent South Sudanese politician Henry Odwar dies

Henry Dilah Odwar, a prominent South Sudanese politician, died early Wednesday in Canada, after a long battle with cancer, his family confirmed. He was in his 60s. Odwar had been fighting cancer for nine years and passed away in a Kitchener...