South sudan latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates from South Sudan:

Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

• The United Nations has warned that South Sudan is on the brink of a catastrophic famine, with over 7 million people at risk of severe food insecurity. (Source: UN News)
• The South Sudanese government and opposition forces have agreed to a ceasefire, but fighting has continued in some areas. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported that thousands of people have been displaced by recent fighting in the country. (Source: ICRC)

Politics and Governance

• South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has appointed a new cabinet, with several key positions going to loyalists. (Source: Sudan Tribune)
• The African Union has called for the implementation of a peace agreement between the South Sudanese government and opposition forces. (Source: African Union)
• The United States has imposed sanctions on several South Sudanese officials accused of human rights abuses. (Source: US Department of the Treasury)

Economy and Development

• The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan to support South Sudan's economic recovery. (Source: World Bank)
• The South Sudanese government has launched a new economic stimulus package aimed at boosting the country's economy. (Source: South Sudan News Agency)
• The African Development Bank has announced plans to invest $1 billion in South Sudan's infrastructure development. (Source: African Development Bank)

Health and Humanitarian

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in cholera cases in South Sudan, with over 1,000 cases reported in the past month. (Source: WHO)
• The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has launched a vaccination campaign to combat measles and other diseases in South Sudan. (Source: UNICEF)
• The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has reported that thousands of people are at risk of dying from treatable illnesses in South Sudan due to lack of access to medical care. (Source: IRC)

Other News

• The South Sudanese government has banned the use of social media during the holy month of Ramadan. (Source: Sudan Tribune)
• The country's national football team has qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The South Sudanese government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country. (Source: South Sudan News Agency)

Please note that the news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive.