(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on the newly appointed leaders of Western Equatoria State to dedicate themselves to restoring stability, social harmony, and peace in the state, which has been struggling with insecurity and communal violence. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held on Friday, 15 August 2025,Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Central Equatoria State has urged the National Government to open diplomatic channels with Uganda following the reported entry of Uganda People’s Defence Force troops into Kajo-Keji County. The appeal was made during the Ordinary Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. RabiContinue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – A human rights activist has condemned the reported gang rape of two schoolgirls in Lainya County, Central Equatoria State, urging swift justice under South Sudan’s laws. Local authorities confirmed the arrest of two men in connection with the alleged assault, which took place on Tuesday afternoon inContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The first commissioners’ conference in Northern Bahr el Ghazal will begin in Aweil on Monday, 18 August, bringing together state leadership, development partners, and community representatives for five days of discussions. The event will be officiated by Governor Simon Ubeer Mawut and will include participation from state governmentContinue Reading
(UPPER NILE STATE, BALIET COUNTY) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has handed over 17 young men, including several teenagers, to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for their return to families in Juba. According to SPLM-IO officials, the group fled to opposition-controlled territory inContinue Reading
(WESTERN EQUATORIA) – Students at Bishop Abangite College of Science and Technology in Western Equatoria State are actively engaging in practical farming, applying the agricultural skills taught in their classrooms. The initiative allows students to gain hands-on experience on the school farm, cultivating crops and understanding modern farming techniques. TeachersContinue Reading
(WARRAP) – Health officials in Twic County, Warrap State, have appealed to the government, humanitarian organisations, and well wishers to urgently restock medicines at local health facilities to save lives. The call follows severe shortages of essential drugs in several county health facilities, leaving medical staff unable to treat criticalContinue Reading
(WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – The Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Western Equatoria State has announced new registration fees for Primary Eight candidates preparing for the 2025 national examinations. According to Charles Ikpiro, the Director of Examinations, students from government, community, and faith-based schools will be required to payContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Women Union of Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State has appointed interim chairpersons for five counties to oversee operations and prepare for upcoming elections. The appointments are effective from 11 August 2025 until 31 October 2025. The decision follows the amended Women Union constitution of February 2025 and was madeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday received a detailed briefing from Upper Nile Governor James Koang Chuol on the overall situation in the state, covering peace, security, and economic developments. Governor Koang told the President that the security situation in Upper Nile is currently peaceful. He credited bothContinue Reading
