South Sudan

UN OCHA: Violent clashes in South Sudan intensify the humanitarian situation

(Juba, 29 December 2022) An estimated 30,000 people have been reportedly displaced following recent violent clashes by armed elements in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. On 24 December, armed young men from Jonglei State attacked communities in parts of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area.

South Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief urges end to violence in Upper Nile State

GENEVA – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said that he was appalled by attacks against civilians by armed elements amid a surge in violence in South Sudan's Upper Nile State and urged authorities and community leaders to act urgently to end the bloodshed.

South Sudan: Ambassador Nebil Mahdi meets with Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior

The Ethiopian ambassador in South Sudan, Ambassador Nebil Mahdi, met today with H.E Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior, Vice President for the Gender and Youth Cluster of the Republic of South Sudan, and they exchanged views on mutual bilateral and regional concerns.

SOUTH SUDAN: UNMISS statement welcoming justice delivered through a General Court Martial in Yei

Juba, South Sudan 18 July 2022: The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcomes recent steps taken by the Government of South Sudan to pursue accountability and justice for survivors of sexual violence in Yei, Central Equatoria State. A General Court Martial that took place from 1 to 27 June 2022 resulted…

Mekki ELMOGRABI: U.S. conflict prevention strategy could be a game-changer

The new U.S. conflict prevention strategy mandated by the bipartisan 'Global Fragility Act' is seen by observers as a step in the right direction toward U.S. foreign policy that truly "stops at the water's edge" and serves American interests and international peace and security.

Sub-Saharan Africa: Millions denied vaccines, deepening inequality and human suffering from conflicts sum up 2021

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) Wealthy states colluded with corporate giants in 2021 to dupe people with empty slogans and false promises of a fair recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic while many people from Africa were denied life-saving vaccines, in what amounts to one of the greatest betrayals of our times,…

African Union and European Union step up digital cooperation following EU-AU Summit

BRUSSELS (HORN OBSERVER) Digital cooperation is a cornerstone of the Africa-EU strategic partnership. This was underlined by representatives from the European Union and the African Union on the 18th of March 2022 at the Africa-Europe Digital for Development (D4D) Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum.

South Sudan detains journalist incommunicado

Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) is concerned on the continued detention moreover incommunicado, of journalist Mr Alfred Angasi by the army.

South Sudan's Block 5A Recommences Oil Production

JUBA, South Sudan, -- Sudd Petroleum Operating Company (SPOC) – the operator of the Block – will unpack its production resumption journey at the upcoming South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2021 conference, organized by Energy Capital & Power taking place at the Crown Hotel, Juba, on June 29-30; Block…

African Development Bank supported water project brings better health, peace in South Sudan

ABIDJAN (HORN OBSERVER) Farida, her school bag on her back and her face betraying a hint of a smile, sings softly on her way to school in Juba, the capital of South Sudan.