(TORIT) – The South Sudan Law Society has called on the Eastern Equatoria State Ministry of Housing, Lands and Public Utilities to strengthen transparency in land allocations and registrations. The appeal was made during a roundtable dialogue in Torit that brought together government officials, community leaders, parliamentarians and civil societyContinue Reading
(TORIT) – Drivers’ unions in Torit and Magwi Counties in Eastern Equatoria State are warning that worsening conditions along the Juba–Torit highway are driving up costs for transporters and traders. They cite insecurity, collapsed bridges and illegal fees as key challenges that are hurting both drivers and businesses that relyContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have demanded justice following a violent attack on traders from the state operating in Bor, Jonglei. The incident took place in Bor’s Panliet suburb and has left several traders injured and millions of pounds in losses. Acting Information Minister Dominic KangContinue Reading
(GPAA, VERTET COUNTY) – At least five people were killed and one injured on Saturday after armed youth attacked Muur village in Verthet County, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The raid led to the theft of thousands of cattle and raised fears of worsening violence in the region. GPAA’s InformationContinue Reading
(JONGLEI STATE) – The United States Embassy in South Sudan has strongly condemned the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) following an incident in which soldiers allegedly raided a World Food Programme (WFP) boat carrying food and supplies for civilians in New Fangak. The incident took place on 7 September,Continue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – Communities in Owiny-Kibul, Eastern Equatoria State, have expressed concern over recent visits by foreign geologists reportedly linked to Russian interests. The visits which took place in August have raised fears that mineral resources may be exploited without proper consultation or benefit to local residents. According to localContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA) – A new report has revealed that 92 percent of South Sudanese citizens do not have written wills, leaving families vulnerable to property disputes, exploitation and financial insecurity when a loved one dies. The findings were released at a high level policy dialogue in Yambio organised byContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Western Equatoria State is set to end a three year absence of a functioning budget after the arrival of a high level delegation from the National Ministry of Finance and support from the World Bank. A team from Juba, led by Mr Deng Marial Agoc of the NationalContinue Reading
(KAPOETA, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – Boda boda riders in Kapoeta town have received funding worth 7,460,000 South Sudanese Pounds (about 1,051 US dollars) to support peace awareness and community outreach programmes. The funds were handed over on Thursday by the Kapoeta Municipal Council in partnership with the Integrated Community Peace andContinue Reading
(EASTERN EQUATORIA) – The Juba–Nadapal road project, a key route linking South Sudan to Kenya, is making steady progress despite fuel shortages and other challenges. The project, launched on 4 September 2025 by the Ministry of Roads and Bridges, is expected to ease the return of South Sudanese refugees fromContinue Reading
