(TONJ, WARRAP STATE) – A former state minister has warned that the Tonj Bridge, a major transport link for the Greater Bahr el Ghazal region, is close to failing due to age and lack of maintenance. If the bridge collapses, movement of goods and passengers between Tonj, Wau, Aweil, JubaContinue Reading
(PIERI, UROR COUNTY) – Flights to Pieri in Jonglei State have been suspended after fighting broke out on Monday between two rival factions of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army In Opposition (SPLA-IO). Local authorities say the suspension is likely to affect the movement of goods, humanitarian supplies and business travelContinue Reading
(WAU) – The Governor of Western Bahr El Ghazal State, Maj Gen Sharif Daniel Sharif, has launched the construction of the Kubri Sitta Bridge in Wau. The project is expected to improve movement between Wau South and Wau North and support trade within the town. The governor described the projectContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services has launched a new ICT Hub in Bor Town to support youth training and improve digital access across Jonglei State. The hub was opened on last Tuesday with financial support from MTN South Sudan. The facility isContinue Reading
(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE) – A large land clearance and resettlement effort supported by the United Nations and local authorities is underway in Hai Salaam, an area near Malakal, with the aim of making the land safe for families to settle and rebuild their lives. The project covers nearly 19 millionContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Inkomoko has launched a 30 month partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) aimed at promoting financial inclusion and transforming the lives of women, youth and refugees in South Sudan. The programme, officially launched at Gorom Refugee Settlement, will run from August 2025 toContinue Reading
(YAMBIO COUNTY) – Farmers and agribusiness operators across South Sudan are urging the government to ease taxes and support mechanised agriculture, warning that outdated tools, poor infrastructure, and multiple tax layers are strangling local production and pushing the country further into food import dependence. Agricultural leaders say that unless taxesContinue Reading
(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE STATE) – Residents of Upper Nile State are struggling with sharp increases in food and fuel prices as trade disruptions, checkpoints, and insecurity continue to drive up living costs. According to Peter Ngwojo Akwiny, the State Minister of Information, food prices have reached record highs, making itContinue Reading
(YEI COUNTY) – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has resumed its medical operations in Yei County, Central Equatoria State, after more than three months of suspension caused by insecurity. The return of the international medical aid organisation brings cautious relief to local communities who have struggled to access healthcare since August.Continue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Over four thousand learners, including girls and children with disabilities, are set to benefit from the 2025 Cash Transfer payments launched by the County Education Department of Yei River County in partnership with the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MOGEI) and the Girls’ Education SouthContinue Reading
