South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
The cholera outbreak in the Abyei Special Administrative Area risks spiralling further out of control unless urgent measures are taken to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned this week.
A prominent South Sudanese activist and executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of several roads in the city.
The Speaker of the Transitional Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Wakila Charles Ngamunde, has reaffirmed the lawmakers' dedication to public service, stating that the reopening of the Assembly reflects their continued commitment despite the economic hardships facing the state and the country.
The Speaker of the Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly, Wakila Charles, has called on leaders to honour the promises made during the country’s liberation struggle. She emphasised urgent needs such as education for children, healthcare, clean water, and support for farmers, urging lawmakers to focus on delivering essential services to rebuild the state’s economy and improve lives.
The Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), H.E. Amb. Maj. Gen. (rtd) George Aggrey Owinow, has called on the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) to resolve internal disagreements through established party mechanisms.
Authorities in Juba have arrested 623 suspected gang members linked to groups such as 4SG Slime, West Coast, ODA, Killers, Black Devils, and others in a significant security operation aimed at curbing street violence and organised crime.
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has initiated the zoning of Juba City for the registration of taxpayers, aiming to provide accurate data that will support tax base expansion and strategic decision-making.
The Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, on Tuesday attended the Inter-Communal Governance Structures (ICGS) forum facilitated by the Partners for Peace Canal. This event marks a significant turning point in local peacebuilding efforts across Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA).
The national Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto Rial, pledged on Tuesday to conduct a rapid assessment of the healthcare system, particularly concerning the state of hospitals in South Sudan.
The Ministry of Health Official have confirmed a significant decline in new cholera cases following the country’s worst recorded outbreak, which has infected over 77,000 people and claimed nearly 1,400 lives since late 2024.
