Uganda air-drops relief food aid to South Sudan's violence-hit state

KAMPALA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The Ugandan military said on Saturday that it has conducted air-drops of 600 metric tons of essential food supplies targeting several locations in South Sudan's violence-hit state of Upper Nile. Chris Magezi, acting military …

Africa Matters: South Sudan ethnic group revives rituals for peace

Palace Dancers and Oil Tycoons: The Metaphor of “Ten Millionaires” Amid “Ten Million Beggars” in South Sudan

By Emmanuel Malwal Makwach, Nairobi, Kenya The Rise of the Elite: Palace Dancers and Oil Tycoons Saturday, 31 May 2025 (PW) — As South Sudan’s Crown Prince prepares to succeed President Salva Kiir, it is crucial to reflect on the troubling legacy of …

UN Security Council Prolongs Arms Embargo on South Sudan

The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo and individual sanctions on South Sudan by another year, following concerns that recent violent clashes could trigger a fresh civil war. South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation since …

Opinion| Kiir’s generational shift marks a new dawn for South Sudan

In the intricate tapestry of nation-building, few events resonate with profound significance as a generational shift in political leadership. President Salva Kiir’s recent decision symbolizes not merely a political recalibration, but a transformative …

South Sudan’s mineral wealth bypasses its poor: report

South Sudan’s mineral-rich areas continue to suffer from illicit activities, poor oversight and a lack of government accountability, according to a new report. The report, released Friday by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR), found …

South Sudan flood threat returns

In Bentiu, survival requires vigilance and vigorous efforts to maintain and strengthen the vast network of dikes that protect hundreds of thousands of people living on a tiny sliver of land surrounded by 4,500 square kilometres of floodwater. The …

Obstetric Fistula: The silent epidemic haunting women in South Sudan

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   In the heart of South Sudan, the cries of women suffering from obstetric fistula echo through communities, their voices often drowned out by the silence of stigma and neglect. This devastating childbirth injury, caused by prolonged …

AFRICA/SUDAN - Humanitarian situation worsens as conflict intensifies

Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) - The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is worsening as the war intensifies. According to the UN Secretary-General's spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric de la Rivière, the situation remains particularly dire in the town of El Fasher and …

Rewind: Does Bandung legacy echo in Global South today?

The Bandung Conference, held in 1955 and which brought together leaders from 29 Asian and African nations, remains a powerful symbol of unity, non-alignment and the collective voice of the Global South By Dr Akhil Kumar, Dr Anudeep Gujjeti This April …