Residents of South Sudan’s Leer County in Unity State facing hunger say they are forced to eat water lilies to survive food shortages. Water lilies are bitter, hard for the body to digest and have little nutrition value, but they help keep people from starving. One resident blames the government for not doing enough to address food insecurity. The Transitional Government of National Unity says natural disasters caused food shortages in some parts of the country. Manyang David Mayar reports for VOA from Juba.
Some fuel stations located in residential areas whose operation licenses were revoked and banned from operating in South Sudan’s capital Juba have resumed supplying fuel to motorist in some parts of Juba town amid complaints from neighbors about the dangers of operating such a fuel station in residential areas. Manyang David Mayar reports from Juba.
The head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is calling on South Sudan leaders commence work on the pre-conditions for the conduct of 2026 elections. Manyang David Mayar, reports from Juba.
Police in South Sudan’s Jonglei State say they have launched a crackdown on illegal drugs and alcohol abuse in Bor town after the governor banned sales of alcoholic beverages and drugs last week. Authorities say many young people in the area are abusing drugs such as the painkiller tramadol. For VOA News, Manyang David Mayar, has more from Juba.
Some residents of South Sudan's Bor County who farmed this year say they have had a good harvest of sorghum compared with last year. One resident says his harvest could support his family for some time to come. Manyang David Mayar visited the farms and filed this report from Juba.
Some religious leaders in South Sudan have criticized the transitional government of national unity for the decision to prolong the transitional period for two more years, while others support it. For VOA news, Manyang David Mayar, has more from Juba.
Some South Sudanese say it is not too late to enroll in school and many who did not get an opportunity to go to school when they were young are now enrolling in adult education to gain some knowledge. Manyang David Mayar files from Juba.
The US Presidential election is influencing South Sudanese Americans living in Juba, with some expressing mixed views on their participation in the elections. For VOA news, Manyang David Mayar reports from Juba.
Relatives of South Sudan’s Olympic basketball players are excited to watch them play in Paris. Ngor Kuany, father of Kuany Kuany says he can’t wait to see his son in the world-class games. VOA's Manyang David Mayar reports from Juba.
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — The surge in road accidents in South Sudan, particularly involving motorcycles or boda-bodas, has become a cause for alarm among medical authorities, who are calling for the enforcement of traffic laws to address the growing issue.
JUBA — Tens of thousands of South Sudanese turned out at Juba International Airport Monday welcoming home South Sudan’s newly installed Cardinal Stephen Ameyu.
JUBA/BENTIU — The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warns that over 4 million South Sudanese face the threat of hunger due to funding shortfalls, as the U.N. faces scrutiny for suspending food rations to Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in Unity State.
JUBA — On a scorching day at Gorom refugee settlement, where a white tent marked UNHCR stands prominently, Sudanese refugees gather in groups under sparse trees. Their conversations are dominated by one pressing concern - the severe lack of food and other essential services at the camp.
JUBA — Amid the escalating conflict in Sudan, Sudanese refugees in the Gorom refugee settlement in South Sudan say they are grappling with haunting memories of violence and trauma.
JUBA — The Ministry of General Education in South Sudan last week invalidated the results of three secondary schools' examinations, citing alleged malpractices during the 2022 Certificate of Secondary Education exams — a decision that will affect hundreds of students' university studies.
JUBA — The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In-Opposition, SPLM-IO, and the Other Political Parties group, OPP, are demanding the resignation of South Sudan's chief justice, Chan Reech Madut, for allegedly displaying behavior favoring one signatory of the nation's 2018 peace agreement.
Juba — Gregory Wani, the director-general of South Sudan’s National Blood Bank, said the country's blood bank is running low due to a lack of blood donations. He stated that at a Juba event Wednesday marking "World Blood Donor Day."
JUBA — Addressing reporters in Juba this week, Nicholas Haysom, head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary-General, said the government of South Sudan is behind schedule in the implementation of the country’s roadmap.
BOR — Awur Chol Adol, a widow of one of the former rebels of the Sudan People's Liberation Army, said her husband died for the sake of the country, therefore she wants government compensation for his death.
JUBA — South Sudan’s Minister of Petroleum, Puot Kang Chol, says the ongoing fighting in Sudan has cut-off the supply of critical materials and equipment needed for oil production at various sites across the country.
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