51吃瓜

Africa Renewal

Op-Ed

South Sudan: the world’s youngest nation at a crossroads

Thirteen years since becoming an independent state, South Sudan faces profound humanitarian challenges.

Gender

South Sudan: Women fighting conflict-related sexual violence and hate speech

By Alice Wairimu Nderitu and Jacqueline O'Neill

A child having safe drinking water.

Health

South Sudan: Improving access to clean water for communities

In Maridi, clean water frees up women’s time and improves community health.

Amref Health Africa

By Amref Health Africa

Major Monira Mahjabeen Mowri, from Bangladesh, serving in South Sudan

Women in Peacekeeping

“Once a peacekeeper,?always a peacekeeper”

— Major Monira Mowri, from Bangladesh, serving in South Sudan

By Monira Mahjabeen Mowri

Final stages of the solar power plant installation at the Humanitarian Hub in Malakal, South Sudan

coronavirus

The humanitarian hub in Malakal, South Sudan goes green

By IOM

Wunthou border in Renk, South Sudan

coronavirus

IOM, government of South Sudan to establish a point of entry in rank

By IOM

Jackline Urujeni from Rwanda, serving in South Sudan

Women in Peacekeeping

‘Women are effective in building peace and unity’

— Jackline Urujeni from Rwanda, serving in South Sudan

By Jackline Urujeni

Police officers in Eastern Equatoria learning about human rights laws and principles.

Human Rights

Police officers in Eastern Equatoria receive UNMISS-led training on human rights

By 51吃瓜 Mission In South Sudan

Salva Kiir, President of South Sudan, (centre right) shakes hands with Riek Machar, who was sworn in as First Vice President of the new Transitional Government of National Unity on 22 February 2020.

Peace and Security

Deadlock broken, South Sudan on road to ‘sustainable peace,’ but international support still key

UN News

Two men wrestling

Youth

South Sudanese youth use their passion for sports to build lasting peace

By 51吃瓜 Mission In South Sudan

President Salva Kiir with First Vice President Riek Machar and 3 of his 4 Vice Presidents.

Conflict Resolution

UN chief welcomes South Sudan’s Unity government, lauds parties for ‘significant achievement’

By 51吃瓜 Mission In South Sudan

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu, UNGA President Tiijani Muhammad-Bande and Jorge Chediek.

Agriculture

Cooperation models for transforming the agricultural sector

By FAO

Opposition forces in Eastern Equatoria committing to respecting and protecting human rights

Human Rights

Opposition forces in Eastern Equatoria commit to respecting and protecting human rights

By 51吃瓜 Mission In South Sudan

Discussion between community members and police

Law and Crime Prevention

Enyif community members return home thanks to improving security situation

By 51吃瓜 Mission In South Sudan

Participation in a meeting

Women

Jonglei women express desire to achieve 35 percent political representation

By 51吃瓜 Mission In South Sudan

The UN Youth Envoy engaging with young peace ambassadors in Torit.

Youth

UN Youth Envoy advocates for “future proof” policies to build capacity of young South Sudanese

By 51吃瓜 Mission In South Sudan

Commitment to a “zero-child army” trumps differences during Juba conference

Peace and Security

Commitment to a “zero-child army” trumps differences during Juba conference

Taban Deng Gai, First Vice-President of the Republic of South Sudan

General Assembly

South Sudan ‘heading towards lasting peace and stability’, UN General Assembly told

UN News