(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for both local and foreign investors, as part of ongoing national efforts to strengthen public service delivery and grow South Sudan’s tax base. During the launch ceremony of the South Sudan Institute ofContinue Reading
(GONDOKORO) – In Gondokoro, a rural area located around 25 kilometres east of Juba, growing pressure on land caused by an increasing population and the arrival of livestock herders is driving tensions between residents, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and pastoralist communities. Locals say the sudden strain on limited resources isContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A serious public health alert has been raised at Al Shaba Children’s Hospital in Juba after four young patients were bitten by stray dogs roaming the facility’s compound. The hospital’s administrator, Emmanuel Gore, confirmed that the affected children were being treated with anti-rabies medication as a precaution againstContinue Reading
(YEI) – A combined task force has launched a large scale operation to arrest stray animals in and around Yei Town Payam, responding to rising tensions between farmers and livestock owners due to widespread crop destruction. The initiative which began on official orders from Yei County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban SemeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, who also serves as Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in the state, has called on party staff to foster unity and adopt innovative approaches to reinvigorate the party’s activities and leadership at all levels. The remarksContinue Reading
(YEI) – Plans to rehabilitate internal roads in Yei County are underway, following a joint meeting between the County Commissioner, Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme, and traditional chiefs. The effort is expected to improve access across Yei town and nearby areas, which have been severely affected by infrastructure damage caused byContinue Reading
(YEI) – Residents and local officials in Tore Payam, Yei River County, are raising alarm over a recent increase in snakebite cases, made worse by the continued lack of access to medical treatment in the area. At least three Ambororo pastoralists were reportedly bitten by snakes in recent days, resultingContinue Reading
(KAJO-KEJI) – Despite an official ban issued by the Kajo-Keji County Commissioner last week, illegal logging and timber trading continue unabated in Central Equatoria’s forest rich county. Locals say timber laden trucks are still being spotted moving at night, reportedly crossing into Uganda during daylight hours. Dowki Alison, a residentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ethiopian Embassy in South Sudan has launched a tree planting initiative at the University of Juba, part of a broader effort to fight climate change and promote environmental sustainability in the region. The event, held on Friday at the university’s Custom Campus, saw 200 tree seedlings plantedContinue Reading
(YEI) – Public schools in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, are struggling to accommodate a sharp rise in pupil enrolment, following the return of displaced families to the area. Commissioner Emmanuel Taban confirmed that the number of learners in several schools now exceeds classroom capacity, making it difficult forContinue Reading
