(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
(BOR) – Patients at Bor Hospital in Jonglei State are facing serious challenges due to a critical shortage of essential medical supplies, including life saving anti-malarial and antibiotic drugs. Dr. Bol Chaw, the Medical Director of Bor Hospital, confirmed that the last major delivery of medical supplies arrived in AprilContinue Reading
(MAGWI) – South Sudanese cattle herders recently expelled from Uganda have called on the government in Juba to assist them with safe transportation and protection as they prepare to return to their home states. The herders, who were evicted from Atiak sub-county in Amuru District in Northern Uganda, have beenContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Zain South Sudan has provided a significant boost to healthcare in Twic County, Warrap State, by donating essential medical equipment and committing to pay the salaries of clinic staff for one full year. The initiative is part of the company’s wider efforts to contribute to social development acrossContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Akuei Bona Malwal, on 17 July 2025 received a courtesy visit from Major General Robert Yaw Affram, the Force Commander and Acting Head of Mission of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), alongContinue Reading
(TAMBURA) – A soldier was killed and two others wounded in an ambush by unidentified gunmen in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, on Friday, authorities have confirmed. Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge told local media that the incident occurred while the soldiers were returning from Tambura town to Mopoi afterContinue Reading
(MALAKAL) – The government of South Sudan’s Upper Nile State has formally denied allegations that it intends to relocate the headquarters of Makal County from Malakal town to Wau Shilluk, following growing public concern and speculation on social media. The rumours began circulating after Governor James Koang Chuol visited WauContinue Reading
(BOR) – Traders at Leudiet Market in Bor welcomed Jonglei State Governor Dr Riek Gai Kok on Thursday with songs and praise as he visited the site to inspect ongoing plans for infrastructure improvement. The governor’s visit came amid state efforts to modernise key markets and improve facilities for traders.Continue Reading
(AWEIL) – Governor Simon Ober Mawut of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGS) chaired an Extended Extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting on Friday to begin detailed preparations for the State’s Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget. The meeting brought together senior officials, including State Directors General, the Commissioner of the State RevenueContinue Reading
