Q&A: ‘South Sudan’s failure to pay civil servants, armed forces risks state collapse’-Dr. Siegle

Dr. Joseph Siegle is the Director of Research at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. In this capacity, he oversees the Center’s research on Africa-wide governance and security trends. In an …

MSF: The overlooked mental health crisis in South Sudan

In South Sudan, poverty, violence, and displacement can sometimes overshadow mental health issues. Neglected by the health system and confronted by deep-rooted stigma, many people face their mental health struggles in silence, enduring a daily battle that …

South Sudan's holdout groups to sign deal next month -- Sumbeiywo

The parties to the South Sudan High-Level Mediation in Nairobi, often referred to as the holdout groups, are expected to sign the final agreement in November following the completion of nine protocols on key agenda items. The revelations from the mediation …

UN accepts South Sudan election delay with regret: Haysom

The United Nations has acknowledged, but with regret, the postponement of the South Sudan elections to December 2026. The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Nicholas Haysom, said on Wednesday that they were compelled to recognize the deep …

UN rights agency ‘troubled’ by South Sudan poll delay

Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Ruben Madol Arol on Wednesday said concerns were being raised over South Sudan’s decision to extend its transitional period by two years. Briefing journalists upon his return from Geneva, Switzerland, Arol, …

UN envoy urges South Sudan to 'make transition extension count'

UN Special Representative for South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom held his first press briefing today (9 Oct) after the country’s leaders announced an extension of the ongoing transitional period and said, “They must make this latest extension count.” The …

Harambee Stars to face South Sudan in CHAN 2024 Qualifiers

The Harambee Stars are set to face South Sudan in the qualifiers for the 2024 Total Energies African Nations Championship (CHAN), following a draw conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo. The fixture promises an exciting contest …

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MSF records 9,600 mental health cases in South Sudan in 7 months

Author: Chany Ninrew | Published: 12 mins ago An MSF counselor holds a mental health consultation in Malakal, Upper Nile state. | South Sudan 2024 © Isaac Buay/MSF Medical aid group Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has warned about “overlooked” mental …

South Sudan U-20 team secures 2-1 win over Ethiopia in CECAFA qualifiers

Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 5 hours ago Daniel Bichiok nets South Sudan's second goal in the 75th minute against Ethiopia during the CECAFA Cup match in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on October 9, 2024 - Courtesy This win marks a crucial turnaround …