(YAMBIO) – Ethiopian peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have donated essential medicines and nutritional support to patients at Yambio State Hospital in Western Equatoria. The contribution comes at a time when the facility has been struggling with shortages of medical supplies, particularly affecting mothersContinue Reading
(RUWENG) – The Ruweng Administrative Area has held its first ever Rule of Law Forum with support from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), bringing together 15 participants from different sectors to address key governance and justice challenges in the region. The participants included officials from the MinistryContinue Reading
(TORIT COUNTY) – A United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeeping unit from Bangladesh has cleared a major road obstruction on the Torit–Liria supply route, restoring a key lifeline for trade and humanitarian assistance in Eastern Equatoria State. According to UNMISS, two commercial trucks had become stranded on theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has announced a series of reinstatements and new appointments of County Commissioners across different states in South Sudan. The decision was made by Rt. Hon. Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, the Acting Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of SPLM/SPLA-IO, who also serves as theContinue Reading
(RAMCIEL, LAKES STATE) – The Patriotic People’s Party (PPP) has spoken out strongly against reported discussions on the possible relocation of Palestinians to South Sudan. In a statement issued by party spokesperson Biar Akol Cham on behalf of the PPP and the National Parties Alliance (NPA), the opposition group saidContinue Reading
(DUBAI) – Four South Sudanese teenagers have designed and built a robot that collects plastic waste from water bodies, marking a rare innovation achievement from the country’s youth. The robot, named Ramceil Botics, was unveiled at the First Global Challenge in Dubai, where it gained international attention. The invention wasContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, presided over the reopening of the State Transitional Legislative Assembly on Monday, 11 August 2025, following a three month recess. The ceremony included the swearing-in of the new Speaker, Abuk Jiel Dhieu, along with seven new legislatorsContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, on Tuesday 12 August 2025 led a team from the State Disaster and Risk Management Committee to inspect the impact of the Aweil Drainage System. The visit was aimed at assessing how the project has improved theContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has approved a fiscal resource envelope of 40.5 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), equivalent to about 8.8 million US Dollars, for the 2025–2026 financial year. The decision was reached during the Eleventh Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday, 15Continue Reading
(BOR) – The Government of Jonglei State is under growing pressure to resolve disputes surrounding the creation of new local administrative units, after a wave of controversy followed the establishment of nearly 20 Payams and Bomas since July. While some citizens welcomed the restructuring, tensions have escalated in certain areas,Continue Reading
