An MSF hospital in Lankien, South Sudan, was struck by an airstrike in February, prompting an MSF worker to warn of a global increase in attacks on healthcare facilities. The incident highlights a worrying trend despite medical charities' efforts to protect their sites.

The UN aid chief Tom Fletcher has warned that South Sudan is at risk of 'full-scale famine' as fighting intensifies, exacerbating rising humanitarian needs in the region.

Two arms brokers are on trial in the UK for allegedly facilitating illegal deals involving missiles and fighter jets with Libya and Sudan. Separately, a Greek man who served as South Sudan's honorary consul to Cyprus has been charged with illegal arms brokering.

The United Nations Secretary-General has named Ghanaian diplomat Anita Kiki Gbeho as the new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has dismissed the East African nation's speaker and deputy speaker of parliament through a decree read out in parliament.

A world news brief covers updates on human rights in South Sudan, revised opioid guidelines, and the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In South Sudan, a prophet's sacred stick is reportedly playing a role in fueling a violent struggle for political power.

An opinion piece argues that Kenya's aspirations to emulate Singapore's economic success are intrinsically tied to the development and success of the LAPSSET (Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport) corridor project.

UNICEF reports that approximately 100,000 people have fled into Ethiopia following a new offensive in South Sudan, with Akobo in Jonglei state becoming the latest flashpoint in the renewed civil conflict.

Approximately 50,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in South Sudan's Jonglei state as the army prepares for a major military offensive, pushing the region to the brink of civil war.

The United Nations is warning that South Sudan could follow its neighbor Sudan into a new civil war, highlighting growing concerns about regional instability.

South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem  The Straits Times

Danish Church Aid (Folkekirkens Nødhjælp) has collected 12.5 million DKK for humanitarian aid in conflict areas such as Gaza, Ukraine, and South Sudan, with approximately 12,000 volunteers participating in the national collection.

Twenty-six staff members of Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF) remain missing a month after attacks in South Sudan. Two facilities belonging to the organization were attacked on February 3 in Jonglei state.

The number of people killed in an attack by unidentified men in northern South Sudan has risen to 178, according to a local official.

South Sudan, which gained independence 15 years ago, is grappling with a potential succession crisis as the nation has yet to hold an election.

At least 169 people, including officials, civilians, and security forces, were killed and 68 injured in an attack by opposition groups in South Sudan.

An attack in South Sudan's Abiemnom county resulted in at least 169 deaths, including 90 civilians, with thousands seeking refuge at a UN base. Violence escalated after the destitution of Vice President Riek Machar.

The latest massacre happened early on Sunday (March 1, 2026) in Abiemnom County near the Sudan border

At least 169 people have been killed and buried in a mass grave in South Sudan, two local officials told AFP Monday The post 169 massacred in northern South Sudan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Separately, MSF says 26 humanitarian workers are missing following recent violence in South Sudan's Jonglei state.

The United Nations has reported that dozens of civilians were killed in recent attacks in South Sudan.

Theodros Dagne provided presidential advisory services for over a decade.

‘Urgent action’ needed to prevent all-out civil war in South Sudan: UN  Arab News

As fighting spirals in South Sudan, a humanitarian crisis looms for displaced survivors  AP News

Bak Barnaba Chol was appointed to the post in November 2025 after the President fired Athian ‌Diing Athian just two months after appointing him

South Sudan is pushing Egypt and Sudan to join a Nile water sharing agreement, aiming for broader regional cooperation on water resources.

President Tinubu urges the release of Sudan's first Vice President, Riek Machar. The post Nigeria declares renewed support for South Sudan peace process appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Refugees in South Sudan are grappling with a severe water crisis, exacerbating humanitarian challenges.

Young South Sudanese models are working to gain recognition and 'take up space' in the fashion world, often facing challenges from conservatism and a lack of structural support in their quest for international runways.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana as his new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

The government of South Sudan faced embarrassment after it was revealed that a deceased individual had been appointed to an electoral committee.

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dismissed both the parliament speaker and deputy, a move analysts suggest is part of his frequent reshuffles to maintain political and military control.

Armed attackers killed 73 people at a gold mine on the outskirts of South Sudan's capital, with authorities warning the death toll could rise as the search for missing people continues.

A violent shootout over a gold mine in South Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 70 people, according to reports.

South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem  Arab News

Thousands of people are fleeing renewed conflicts in South Sudan's Jonglei state, where clashes between government forces and the opposition have caused a severe humanitarian crisis and raised fears of a return to full civil war.

Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

A UN report on South Sudan has been released, with the Daily Monitor highlighting allegations of blackmail and propaganda contained within its findings.

Brutal clashes between government forces and opposition in Akobo, South Sudan, have led to a massive exodus, with approximately 200,000 people fleeing to the Tiergol border area near Ethiopia.

Dead on arrival: South Sudan’s devastated health system  Arab News

South Sudan's military is reportedly expelling UN and other international organizations from areas where it plans to launch an offensive.

A report from the Daily Monitor suggests that a succession crisis is imminent in South Sudan, raising concerns about the country's political stability.

Twenty-six Doctors without Borders workers remain unaccounted for in South Sudan, a month after attacks in the region, raising concerns for their safety.

At least 169 people have been killed and buried in a mass grave after rebels raided a village in northern South Sudan, amidst a dramatic increase in violence in the world's newest country.

A massacre in South Sudan has resulted in the deaths of 169 people, including children.

Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.

169 people killed after insurgents raid a village in a remote area of South Sudan  AP News

At least 169 people were killed after rebels attacked a village in a remote area of South Sudan, according to a local official.

At least 122 people, including over 80 civilians, were killed in Sunday clashes in South Sudan when unknown attackers targeted a town in the Ruweng area.

A former finance minister of South Sudan is the latest former government official arrested in a wave of detentions that analysts say shows cracks in the government of President Salva Kiir, who also…

The UN human rights chief has warned of a deteriorating situation in South Sudan and called for urgent action to prevent a return to full-scale civil war amid rising tensions.

A UN report warns of 'escalating atrocity risks' and a potential 'return to full-scale war' in South Sudan amid renewed fighting and widespread impunity.

The Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister held a meeting with the President of South Sudan.

Witnesses report that villagers in South Sudan were killed after being enticed from their homes with the false promise of aid.

South Sudan remains one of the most dangerous places for humanitarian workers, with many unable to operate as the population's distress intensifies due to the ongoing conflict.

Peter Biar Ajak, a democracy advocate, was convicted of conspiring to buy and export weapons for a revolt in South Sudan.

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher has issued a stark warning that South Sudan is at risk of descending into a 'full-scale famine and collapse', highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis.

The Japanese government has decided to dispatch a Ground Self-Defense Force officer to serve as the head of the local command for the United Nations Peacekeeping Operation (PKO) in South Sudan.

The Saudi Crown Prince received a written message from the President of South Sudan.

Nine of the world's 50 most sought-after fashion models are from South Sudan, a trend that began 30 years ago with Alek Wek, but this boom is now threatened by increasing visa problems as Western countries tighten entry rules.

President John Dramani Mahama announced that his government is reviewing the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) and plans to establish an implementation committee soon, while also receiving Letters of Credence from five new envoys representing France, Angola, Namibia, South Sudan, and China.

South Sudanese fashion models are highly sought after globally, with 9 out of the world's 50 most in-demand models hailing from the region, though this boom is threatened by increasing visa problems due to stricter Western entry rules.

South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem Kuwait Times

Reports from South Sudan describe a dire situation on the brink of civil war, with 50,000 people ordered to flee their homes as the army prepares for a major offensive in Jonglei state.

The administration’s policy of deporting people to South Sudan, Rwanda and other distant countries has been a striking attempt to create uncertainty for immigrants.

Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in Akobo, South Sudan, following clashes between government and opposition forces, leaving them without humanitarian aid.

Seven people, including three children, were killed in a drone attack in Diling, South Kordofan state, South Sudan. Thirteen others were injured and transported to the hospital.

Thousands of people are fleeing Akobo in South Sudan after the army issued a forced evacuation order, telling UN and aid workers to leave as forces approach one of the last opposition strongholds.

A United Nations report claims that Ugandan forces provided assistance to South Sudan in carrying out deadly airstrikes.

At least 169 killed in raid near Sudan border as clashes between government and opposition forces intensify South Sudan is reeling from an escalating conflict between the government-aligned army and opposition forces and allied groups that observers say risks returning the country to a full-blown civil war. Violent confrontations in the world’s youngest country between the military, which is loyal to President Salva Kiir, and insurgents believed to be allied to the suspended vice-president, R...

The United Nations has expressed deep concern over a massacre in South Sudan where at least 169 people were killed and buried in a mass grave. Local officials attribute the attacks to intercommunal violence.

The authorities in South Sudan have said at least 169 people, including senior officials, were killed on Sunday when a group of unidentified men launched an assault on an area in the north of the country.

A massacre in South Sudan has resulted in the deaths of 169 people.

At least 169 people, including 90 civilians, were killed after dozens of armed men attacked a village in a remote area of South Sudan.

An attack on villages in South Sudan has reportedly resulted in 169 fatalities.

Around a hundred people have been found dead following an armed attack in a rural area of South Sudan, where conflict has re-emerged.

Twenty-six employees of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) are reported missing in South Sudan following a recent wave of violence in the region.

South Sudan is experiencing political turmoil following a wave of detentions, including the arrest of several former officials.

The United Nations has stated that South Sudan is at a 'dangerous point' due to a surge in killings across the country.

South Sudan is experiencing growing instability, marked by a frequent change of finance ministers, the treason trial of the first vice president, and severe violence in its largest state.

China is increasing its economic footprint in South Sudan, with engagement dating back to the 1990s and continuing through various conflicts.

South Sudan villagers killed after being lured from homes with promise of aid  Naharnet

The government of South Sudan's President Salva Kiir is facing accusations of gross incompetence, highlighted by the appointment of a deceased individual to an election panel, as fighting between rebels and security forces intensifies near the capital.