South Sudan: Conflict and hunger push millions to the brink

The situation is especially dire for returnees fleeing violence in Sudan, who now account for nearly half of those experiencing catastrophic hunger levels. The influx of over 1.1 million displaced people into already fragile communities has overwhelmed …

Why armed rebellion is not the solution for South Sudan

There is a conversation we need to have as South Sudanese, a real one, honest and sobering. We have seen it all. The cycle of rebellion, peace agreements, broken promises, and back again to war. It’s a pattern we’ve been trapped in for decades. But here’s …

South Sudan cholera patients died after US cut aid, charity says

Eight people in South Sudan, including five children, died on a three-hour walk to seek medical treatment for cholera after U.S. aid cuts forced local health services to close, the UK-based charity Save the Children said on Wednesday. Sean Hogan has more.

High Maternal Mortality in South Sudan-WHO

By Philip Buda Ladu As the globe marks “World Health Day 2025”, on July 7th, World Health Organization has revealed that South Sudan remains one of the countries with the highest maternal mortality rate globally. According to WHO figures, the mortality …

South Sudan launches digital platform to boost agricultural co-operatives

By Philip Buda Ladu In a move aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), on Tuesday launched the Co-operatives E- …

Almost 7.7 million in South Sudan face ‘crisis’ hunger levels: UN

Almost 7.7 million people in South Sudan face crisis levels of hunger, the United Nations said Wednesday, many located in the country’s restive northeast rocked by recent clashes. The deeply impoverished nation has battled instability and insecurity since …

Children die while walking long distances in South Sudan to seek medical treatment for cholera

09 april 2025 - 11:16:04 MA 169 Views Panafrican News Agency Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - At least five children with cholera in South Sudan have died on an arduous journey to seek medical treatment, after aid cuts forced their local health services to close …

8 people die from cholera in South Sudan as funding cuts force longer walks to clinics

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Five children were among eight people who died from cholera in South Sudan after aid cuts… NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Five children were among eight people who died from cholera in South Sudan after aid cuts are forcing patients to walk …

8 people die from cholera in South Sudan as funding cuts force longer walks to clinics

South Sudan backtracks on decision to not accept deportee from US in visa row with Washington

South Sudan has reversed its decision of refusing the entry of a man deported from the US on its territory "in the spirit of friendly relations" with Washington, according to the South Sudanese government. The two countries have been in a visa …