Author: The South Sudan Herald

Escalating Kordofan fighting, UN says, drives displacement The UN says intensifying fighting in Sudan’s Kordofan region is continuing to push civilians from their homes and placing people at serious risk. The message was delivered on Monday by the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres during a press update in New York. IOM figures highlight new movements from South Kordofan cities UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that more than 1,000 people were displaced by clashes between 20 and 24 January. The movements were reported from the besieged cities of Kadugli and Dilling, both in…

EAC Central Banks Audit Conference Opens in Juba The 10th Internal Audit Conference for East African Community central banks officially opened in Juba yesterday. Delegates arrived from Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya, reflecting a broad regional turnout for the annual professional gathering. Digital Transformation: Data Governance and Audit Priorities Organisers said the conference is focused on data governance, digital maturity, and efforts to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. The agenda mirrors the wider push by central banks across the region to manage opportunities and controls as financial systems adopt more digital tools.…

Public Hearing Set for 28 January 2026 The Special Court hearing the Nasir attack case says it will hold a public session on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, with access granted to the media and the general public. The court says the move follows the completion of testimony from the last protected witnesses, clearing the way for proceedings to return to open court. Nasir Attack Case: Defendants and Trial Phase The case concerns the Nasir violence file in which Dr. Riek Machar and seven other defendants are on trial. The court’s next sitting is described as the forty-fourth session. Court officials…

Jonglei evacuation order and competing narratives South Sudan’s main armed opposition group, the SPLA-IO, says government forces ordered civilians and humanitarian agencies to vacate parts of Jonglei State, warning the move could expose communities to abuses. Government-linked messaging, as cited in the same reporting, frames the order as a precaution for safety. Gen. Johnson Olony remarks raise alarm in Duk County Over the weekend in Duk County, Gen. Johnson Olony, described as assistant chief of defence forces for mobilisation and disarmament and commander of the Agwelek militia, addressed troops with language the SPLA-IO depicts as extreme. The opposition says he…

Aweil East Border Peace: A Rare Calm Aweil East’s border area in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr el Ghazal State is experiencing an unusual calm after renewed peace talks between the Dinka Malual community and nomadic groups from Sudan. The zone has long been affected by cattle raids and retaliatory attacks, according to local accounts. Cross-Border Violence Declines, Leaders Say Local peace leaders report a sharp drop in cross-border violence in recent months, citing fewer incidents of cattle theft, armed confrontations and revenge killings. They frame the shift as a welcome break from the cycle that has repeatedly strained relations among…

Civil Society Warns of Rapidly Rising Displacement More than one million civilians have been displaced across South Sudan within the past month, according to civil society networks operating nationwide (Eye Radio). In their assessment, the displacement reflects a security environment that has deteriorated quickly in several regions. In a joint statement issued today, organisations from the ten states, Greater Pibor, and the Ruweng Administrative Areas said the situation is being accompanied by loss of life, property destruction, and collapsing livelihoods (Eye Radio). They argued that civilians are absorbing the heaviest impact. Escalating Violence Reported Across Key States The networks said…

WHO South Sudan Voices from the Field: What Issue #17 Says WHO South Sudan’s “Voices from the Field” Issue #17 frames a practical account of how health workers operate across lowlands, highlands and islands, with a focus on delivering services despite complex contexts (ReliefWeb; WHO South Sudan report). Cholera, Measles and Polio: A Field-Driven Health Agenda The publication highlights multiple health threats, including cholera, measles and polio, presenting them as priorities that require rapid detection, prevention and sustained community trust (ReliefWeb; WHO South Sudan report). It describes vaccination as a central pillar of outbreak control, positioned alongside wider public health…

Tore Payam: Why Ambororo Presence Draws Attention The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Yei, Rt. Rev. Levi Marandulu Yepete, says the continued presence of Ambororo cattle herders in Tore Payam, Yei River County, is creating serious concerns for local residents in Central Equatoria State. Community worries have grown since foreign herders with large cattle herds arrived in the area about three years ago. Local residents, described as mainly crop farmers, say they fear for their livelihoods and for overall security in the payam. Central Equatoria Farming and Beekeeping Under Pressure Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Friday, Bishop Marandulu linked…

BoSS-UAE Central Bank meeting on payment reforms The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) met the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates in Juba on Monday to discuss introducing a domestic card scheme, as part of efforts to modernise South Sudan’s financial and payment systems, according to BoSS’ official Facebook statement. Domestic card scheme to strengthen national payment system BoSS said the three-day engagement focuses on implementing a domestic card scheme, strengthening the national payment system, improving transaction efficiency and security, and widening access to digital financial services. Akum David Sabhaker, Director for the National Payment System at BoSS, said…

Terekeka County Free Medical Camp Highlights About 3,000 patients in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State, received medical treatment during a three-day free medical camp organized by the South Sudan Doctors’ Union. The camp started on Friday and ended on Sunday, January 25, 2026, according to statements made at the closing event in Terekeka. Specialist Doctors from Juba Offer Services The outreach brought specialist doctors from Juba, including gynaecologists, general surgeons, orthopaedic specialists, internal medicine physicians, and dermatologists. Organizers said the mix of specialties was intended to respond to a broad range of health needs in the community. Doctors’ Union Says…