Press Releases

South African Government

Pretoria: Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will, on Wednesday 27 May, deliver a keynote address at the opening session of East and Southern Africa Sub-Regional Mental Health Inter-Country Learning Workshop in Johannesburg.

South African Government

Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa, President of The Republic of South Africa and African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, to the High-Level Meeting of African Ministers of Health on the Bundibugyo Ebola...

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It is an honour to be with you this afternoon.

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House Chairperson, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee Honourable Supra Mahumapelo Honourable Members, I have the honour to present Budget Vote 6 of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on a day that carries the weight and...

South African Government

Your Excellency Dr John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana and Champion of the Accra Reset Your Excellency Chair of the African Union Commission, Mr Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, Dr Tedros...

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(MENAFN) More than 100 women and girls are being forced from their homes every single hour in South Sudan, UN Women warned Monday, as surging violence and a deepening food crisis push one of the world's most vulnerable populations to the brink.

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(MENAFN) The United Nations has raised concerns over worsening violence and a deepening humanitarian emergency in South Sudan, urging international actors to prioritize a political settlement as instability intensifies across the country.

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(MENAFN) More than 100 women and girls are being displaced every hour in South Sudan amid escalating violence and worsening food insecurity, the UN Women said on Monday, according to reports.

South African Government

Opening remarks Sixth Session of Bi-National Commission State Visit to Botswana, 21 May 2026, Gaborone, Botswana Your Excellency President Duma Gideon Boko, Ministers and Deputy Ministers from both delegations High Commissioners of our respective...

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(MENAFN) The United Nations’ top relief official has warned that South Sudan is approaching a potential famine situation as worsening conflict, rising food insecurity, and declining international support deepen the crisis.

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(MENAFN) More than 169 people have been killed and at least 68 others wounded after armed youth launched a deadly assault on Abiemnom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area of South Sudan, a senior government official confirmed Monday.

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(MENAFN) At least 70 people have died and many others injured following an attack on a gold mining site in South Sudan, Vice President James Wani Igga confirmed on Monday.

International Committee of the Red Cross

With protection at the core of its response, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) significantly scaled up its emergency interventions, prioritizing life-saving surgical care for weapon-wounded patients while working to preserve...

South African Government

Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan, Your Excellency William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, Your Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African...

South African Government

The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, has today, 20 March 2026, successfully concluded a bilateral meeting with H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, at...

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(MENAFN) A devastating drone attack on the city of Dilling in Sudan's southern South Kordofan State claimed at least 14 lives and left 23 others wounded Saturday evening, as paramilitary forces intensified their assault on a city already buckling...

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(MENAFN) A drone strike in Dilling, South Kordofan State, southern Sudan, has left at least 14 people dead and 23 others injured, as reported by volunteers and eyewitnesses on Sunday.

International Committee of the Red Cross

Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes amid intense hostilities through flooded wetlands, leaving them uncertain where their next meal will come from and exposing them to disease.

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(MENAFN) The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) on Sunday called for the immediate evacuation of civilians, humanitarian organizations, and UN personnel from opposition-controlled parts of Jonglei State ahead of a planned military...

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(MENAFN) The South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) issued an urgent directive Sunday demanding immediate evacuation of civilians, humanitarian workers, and United Nations staff from opposition-held territories in Jonglei State before...