The Astounding Irony of President Kiir’s Government Determining the “Legitimate” Faction of the SPLM-IO in South Sudan

By PaanLuel Wël, Juba, South Sudan Saturday, 27 April 2025 (PW) — There’s a certain tragic comedy playing out in Juba: After beheading the SPLM-IO, the government now seeks to dress the corpse in its favorite suit. To put it differently, there is …

Uganda declares end to Ebola Sudan Virus outbreak after 42-day countdown

Daijiworld Media Network - Uganda Mbale, Apr 27: Uganda has officially declared the end of the Ebola Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) outbreak, following 42 days without any new confirmed cases, marking a significant milestone just three months after the virus …

End conflict to honour Pope, Vatican diplomat tells South Sudan

South Sudan's rival leaders should "honour" Pope Francis' legacy by ending the country's conflict, the Vatican's diplomatic representative to the nation has said. "We must try to make concrete in the daily life of South Sudan …

Uganda urged to stop meddling in South Sudan’s internal affairs

Pal Mai Deng, the SPLM-IO spokesman, and Minister of Irrigation JUBA — South Sudan’s main armed opposition group, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in Opposition (SPLM-IO), led by First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, urged Uganda to stop meddling in …

Sudan war destroys world's oldest mycetoma research centre

The MRC, founded in 1991 under the auspices of the University of Khartoum, had grown to include 50 researchers and treated around 12,000 patients each year [Getty] The war in Sudan has dealt a devastating blow to global health efforts, with the destruction …

UAE deployed radar to Somalia’s Puntland to defend from Houthi attacks, supply Sudan's RSF

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has deployed a military radar in the Somali region of Puntland as part of a secret deal, amid Abu Dhabi’s ongoing entrenchment of its influence over the region’s security affairs. According to the London-based news outlet …

South Sudan Opposition MP Accuses Government of Plotting Genocide

A South Sudanese opposition lawmaker has accused President Salva Kiir’s government of orchestrating a “genocide” against the Nuer ethnic group by classifying their regions as “hostile.” The claim, made on Sunday, comes amid escalating tensions following …

Restoring education: Community efforts bring schooling back to life in Sudan

South Sudan Embassy, MP in war of words over IMF-World Bank meetings

Author: Staff Writer | Published: 5 hours ago Hon. Reath Muoch at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., claims to represent South Sudan in the absence of the official delegation, which arrived on the final day of the conference – …

KRA to auction South Sudan cargo, including UN shipments

Author: Koang Pal Chang | Published: 2 hours ago Kenya Revenue Authority logo The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a notice stating that millions of shillings worth of goods destined for South Sudan will be auctioned, including United Nations …