Africa South Sudan The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the Mission in South Sudan (Unmiss) until 15 March 2023, confirming a ceiling of 17.000 soldiers and 2.101 policemen as part of the mission forces
Africa South Sudan The Community empowerment for progress organisation has launched a quarterly magazine called Voice of Women, to make the point of view of women heard in politics, academia, civil society, media, business, non-gov entities, public and private sectors
Africa South Sudan At least 440 civilians were killed between June and September 2021 in clashes between factions of Vice President Riek Machar and the army loyal to President Salva Kiir, and several human rights violations perpetrated, according to latest UN report
Africa South Sudan UN mission increases patrols following violence escalation in Unity State: fighting between the Sudan People's Liberation Army in Opposition and armed youths, which began in Mirmir Payam, has spread to several villages in Koch, Mayiandit and Leer
Africa South Sudan The United Nations warned that the country is facing a major risk of a return to war, with outbreaks of inter-ethnic violence and political strife threatening to undo even the limited progress made in implementing the peace process
Africa South Sudan The Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy officially launched a Chinese language training centre at the Juba Day Secondary School in Juba
Africa South Sudan The World Bank has announced a $100 million aid package for flood victims, with funds to be available to the government in mid-2022; in May 2021 more than 840.000 people were affected
Africa South Sudan A digitalized traffic system, including signs to regulate traffic flow in Juba City, has been launched by the Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the Juba City Council and private company Africa Innovative Automation
Africa South Sudan According to the NGO Light for the World, there are 1,2 million people living with a disability in the country, about a fifth of whom have impairments caused by violence; WFP is working to support them during a severe famine now sweeping
Africa South Sudan Artist Abul Oyay Deng Ajak, a painter and curator, is committed to showcasing her work and that of other emerging artists, especially women artists from across the region
Africa South Sudan Floods in the country are increasing the risk of further displacement and violence, endangering food security and disrupting livelihoods for 835.00 people, as the UN estimates
Africa South Sudan To boost trade and connect communities by improving regional integration, rehabilitation of the road linking Jonglei State with Greater Pibor Administrative Area has began with the involvement of South Korean engineers serving with the UN Mission
Africa South Sudan The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards reported that the country eats substandard food due to a lack of resources to vet imported goods