A brief history of modern Sudan and South Sudan

South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, was once a sizeable part of Sudan, the country to its north. The conflicts between what is now Sudan and South Sudan are often understood through their historical roots: centuries of exploitation and slave-raiding by …

South Sudan police chief warns officers against corruption

South Sudan’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) warned officers Saturday against corruption and bribery, saying such misconduct undermines public trust in law enforcement. Gen. Abraham Manyuat Peter issued the warning days after Environment and Forestry …

Opinion| Why succession politics will fail in South Sudan

The politics of succession, where an incumbent leader grooms a successor to ensure continuity, works in states with strong institutions or centralized control. However, in South Sudan, weak governance, factional power struggles, and militarized politics …

Beneath the Wealth: How Algeria’s South Threatens National and Regional Stability

Algeria’s southern regions embody a striking governance paradox that is potentially impacting the local and regional security. Despite its vast reserves of petroleum, natural gas, and valuable minerals, the region continues to experience severe poverty and …

Odunde Festival celebrates 50 years of African culture and tradition in South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The South Philadelphia Odunde Festival is celebrating it's 50th year with live music, dancing, art and food. "I was strapped to my mother's back at the first Odunde and for the last 29 years, I've been carrying …

Cholera Surges in Sudan as War-Hit Capital Sees 1,000 New Cases Daily

Sudan’s capital is facing a deadly cholera surge amid war and collapse. Over 1,000 new cases are reported daily in Khartoum as families return to destroyed homes, without clean water or functioning hospitals. Cholera is spreading fast—and the world is …

South Sudan President’s Daughter Marries Ethiopian

President Kiir’s oldest daughter, Adut, was handed over in marriage on Saturday, in a church ceremony attended by almost the entire cabinet for South Sudan. Hundreds of South Sudanese, government ministers and dignitaries drove to Rejaf County to witness …

Who is responsible for non-implementation of laws and Orders in South Sudan?

By Garang Garang Adim   Effective law enforcement is fundamental to achieving sustainable development and environmental conservation. When laws are created but not enforced, their intended purpose is defeated, and the environment suffers consequences. In …

South Sudan takes steps to improve cargo transport, logistics

By Morris Dogga   South Sudan is putting an end to years of cargo transport challenges with the full implementation of the South Sudan Revenue Authority Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (SSRA-RECTS). This new digital system, now managed by local …

Why Trump Is Trying to Send Deportees to South Sudan