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
Africa South Sudan The second deputy speaker of the newly reconstituted parliament has appealed to lawmakers to take English lessons to facilitate communication among themselves in the country's official language
Africa South Sudan Teachers and supervisors from the Pastoralist Livelihood and Education Field School completed a two-week training on facilitation skills and integrated approach methodologies in Rumbek organized by UNESCO and FAO and local partners
Africa South Sudan Parts of the country are experiencing the worst flooding in 60 years and the United Nations is linking the situation to climate change; the livelihoods of 700.000 people - some already facing enormous difficulties - have been impacted
Africa South Sudan At least 623.000 people in the country have been affected by floods since May and many have been forced to flee their homes, according to the latest UN statement
Africa South Sudan Women are active and effective in the fight against malnutrition, as backyard gardens are helping them to achieve self-sufficiency and supplement local food markets
Africa South Sudan The country is drawing up strategic plans to facilitate the transportation of its crude oil to international markets through Port Sudan, identifying a more efficient route