(PANRIENG) – H. E. Stephano Wieu de Mialek, the Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area, met officials from the World Bank Group on Monday to discuss ongoing development work and possible new areas of partnership aimed at improving community resilience. The meeting took place in Panrieng on 17 NovemberContinue Reading
(PANRIENG, RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE AREA) – The Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area, Stephano Wieu de Mialek, has called for stronger action on environmental protection and greater investment in community infrastructure during a meeting with the Transitional National Legislative Assembly Specialized Committee on Petroleum. The meeting, held on Tuesday, focusedContinue Reading
(BOMA, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – Five young people from local communities have begun a six month practical training programme with African Parks (AP) in Boma National Park to gain hands on experience in building, welding and electrical work. The initiative is part of African Parks’ ongoing effort to equip youth withContinue Reading
(BALIENT COUNTY, UPPER NILE) – At least 57 people were killed and 65 others injured this Friday in an armed attack on residents of Adong Payam, Baliet County, in the Upper Nile State of South Sudan. Local commissioner Joseph Deng told media that a group of armed men crossed fromContinue Reading
(PIBOR TOWN, GPAA) – The first County Commissioners Forum of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area ended on Thursday after three days of discussions on security, infrastructure and service delivery challenges facing the seven counties. The forum, chaired by Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi Gola, brought together all county commissioners, Paramount Chiefs,Continue Reading
(KUAJOK, WARRAP STATE) – Authorities in Kuajok Municipality have introduced a nighttime restriction on pedestrian movement in the town’s main market area. The measure took effect this week banning movement between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and aims to reduce cases of theft that have been affecting traders after businessContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Al Sabah Children’s Hospital in Juba is experiencing a severe shortage of essential medicines as patient numbers continue to grow. Officials report that between 200 and 500 children now seek treatment daily, placing significant pressure on hospital resources. Executive Director Dr Justine Bruno Tongun described the situation as urgent.Continue Reading
(TEREKEKA COUNTY) – The National Ministry of Roads and Bridges has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Road and Bridge Corporation to carry out a feasibility study for the construction of Tali International Airport in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria. Minister of Roads, Simon Majok Mijak, confirmed theContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A one day public consultation and awareness workshop was held in Yei River County as part of preparations for the implementation of the ASSIST Project’s mini grid pilot system. The event brought together 100 participants drawn from local government, community groups, business representatives and civil society.Continue Reading
(WAU, WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE) – Construction has begun on the Kubri Sitta Bridge, a project expected to improve transport and ease movement between Wau South and Wau North. The state government launched the project on Monday, saying it is part of efforts to improve basic public infrastructure inContinue Reading
