Press Releases

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Fresh fighting in South Sudan has forced more than 180,000 people from their homes, with reports of indiscriminate barrel bomb attacks and civilians fleeing to swamps as the nation’s fragile peace collapses.

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Mr Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, human rights lawyer, former Chief Legal Advisor to President Nelson Mandela and United Nations representative in diverse roles.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit has overhauled his Cabinet, removing four ministers, a governor, and the national police chief, while appointing a new vice president and Economic Cluster chair in a major shake-up. In a decree...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A group of foreign diplomats, including representatives from the European Union and several key embassies, have called for “urgent action” to advance peace in South Sudan, according to reports citing the German Embassy.

South African Government

Southern Africa Development Community South Africa will host the SADC Council of Ministers in Pretoria, South Africa, from 12 to 13 March 2026. During this Session, in our capacity as Interim Chair of the Council of Ministers will continue to...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) assessment issued on Tuesday cautioned that more than half of South Sudan’s citizens will experience “a crisis or worse levels of hunger” during the 2026 lean season.

South African Government

National Statement at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, delivered by Minister Ronald Lamola, in Geneva, Switzerland Mr President, Your Excellency, Antonio Gutterez, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Your...

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 14 February 2026, arrived at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia ahead of the African Union (AU) Summit.

South African Government

Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellency, Mr Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and Chair of the African Union, Your Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission,...

South African Government

Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Honourable Members, We are a nation of...

South African Government

Your Excellencies, Heads of States, Ministers, Invited guests and My dear Brothers and Sisters, Thank you for your participation in this meeting.

EIN Presswire

Students and faculty from Hanyang University reflect on South Sudan’s peacebuilding, intersecting with global debates on AI, governance, and development.

Oxfam

Donors provided lowest aid funding ever in 2025, since country created in 2011 Almost 6 million people - nearly half of the population - in South Sudan are experiencing acute hunger, with little access to clean water or sanitation as funding cuts...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) An aircraft carrying food supplies for the humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse crashed in Unity State, South Sudan, on Tuesday, Aviation Safety Network (ASN) reported.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) An aircraft transporting food aid for the humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse crashed in South Sudan’s Unity State on Tuesday, according to the Aviation Safety Network (ASN). The incident occurred approximately 20 kilometers...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A cargo aircraft carrying relief supplies for Samaritan’s Purse crashed in South Sudan’s Unity State on Tuesday, according to the Aviation Safety Network (ASN). The plane went down about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the Leer Airstrip in...

International Committee of the Red Cross

Our work is guided by the principles of humanity, impartiality, independence, and neutrality.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The ongoing conflict in Sudan is having severe repercussions on South Sudan, affecting both security and economic stability, according to the UN special representative to the Security Council. "The conflict in Sudan continues to impact...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A recent report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has cautioned that more than half of South Sudan’s population could experience crisis-level or worse food insecurity during the 2026 lean season.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Experts warn that more than 50% of South Sudan’s population could experience crisis or worse levels of food insecurity during the 2026 lean season, according to recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) findings.