(TAMBURA) – Seventeen people have died and thousands have been displaced after clashes between government forces and an armed group in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, over the weekend. The violence marks a renewed escalation in a region where ethnic tensions and insecurity continue to threaten civilian lives and disruptContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – Eight teachers in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have been detained following a dispute over unpaid salaries and accusations of financial mismanagement within the state education department. The incident has raised concerns among education stakeholders, with fears it could further disrupt learning across the region. The arrests cameContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The body of the late Abraham Mabor Mathiang, former Deputy Director of the Bank of South Sudan’s Yei Branch, was laid to rest in Aluakluak on Wednesday following an official send off ceremony in Juba and a multi stage journey to his hometown in Lakes State. On Tuesday,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Kingdom has announced a new funding package of £103 million, equivalent to approximately USD139 million, to support humanitarian, health, and education needs in South Sudan. The assistance will be delivered through the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) during the 2025 financial year. British AmbassadorContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The British Embassy in Juba recently held a celebration to honour South Sudan Cultural Day, highlighting the country’s heritage and fostering a spirit of friendship and mutual respect between the United Kingdom and South Sudan. The event brought together embassy staff and partners for a day of culturalContinue Reading
(SEGOVIA) – The South Sudan women’s national basketball team is poised to make its historic debut at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, marking a major milestone in the country’s sporting journey. From refugee camps to continental courts, the Bright Starlets are forging a legacy through determination, unity and national pride.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has officially validated its national roadmap for implementing early warning systems as part of a global initiative to ensure every person on the planet is protected from disasters by 2027. The plan was endorsed during a national workshop held in Juba on 14 May, with supportContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan currently has the lowest average national rice price among select East African countries, according to the latest regional market analysis, despite facing ongoing economic instability and inflationary pressures. A review of rice prices across the region for July 2025 reveals that South Sudan, with an averageContinue Reading
(RUMBEK) – A group of South Sudanese youths hoping to participate in the Catholic Jubilee of Youth celebrations in Rome has been denied visas, leading to disappointment and concern among church leaders and young faithful in the country. While other African countries such as Tanzania have successfully secured travel permitsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s teak forests are under threat as soldiers and smugglers exploit weak institutions and porous borders to illegally harvest and export the high value wood. Despite an official suspension of logging permits in January 2025 by Environment and Forestry Minister Josephine Napwon, the illegal teak trade continuesContinue Reading
