(YAMBIO) – Ugandan Afrobeat singer Jose Chameleone has announced plans to set up a School of Creative Music and Arts in Western Equatoria State, South Sudan. The artist said the initiative is a gesture of appreciation for the support he has received from South Sudanese fans throughout his career. ChameleoneContinue Reading
(ULANG) – Authorities in Ulang County, Upper Nile State, have reported a sharp increase in cases of malaria and waterborne diseases, which they say is being driven by worsening humanitarian conditions. Local health officials and administrators say the spike in illnesses is linked to critical shortages of basic necessities, includingContinue Reading
(BOR) – The national government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, is preparing to deliver emergency aid to people affected by recent violence in Fangak County, Jonglei State. Minister Albino Akol Atak confirmed the plans following a meeting with the Governor of Jonglei State, Dr Riek GaiContinue Reading
(KUAJOK) – The government of Warrap State is facing serious financial and operational difficulties in implementing planned disarmament activities under the ongoing state of emergency, a senior state official has confirmed. Dr Achuil Malei, the State Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said the government does not have enough resources to carryContinue Reading
(PIBOR) – A mobile court operating in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area has so far handled 15 cases in its second sitting, with legal officials praising the initiative as a major improvement in access to justice for local communities. According to the region’s Permanent Legal Adviser, Kucwaow Raphal Bwogo Amum,Continue Reading
(YAMBIO) – The Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has announced the relocation of his official office to Tambura County in an effort to directly address rising insecurity and renewed violence in the troubled region. Speaking during South Sudan’s 14th Independence Day anniversary on Wednesday, Rimbasa saidContinue Reading
(YEI) – Public schools in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, are struggling to accommodate a sharp rise in pupil enrolment, following the return of displaced families to the area. Commissioner Emmanuel Taban confirmed that the number of learners in several schools now exceeds classroom capacity, making it difficult forContinue Reading
(YEI) – Seven people, including a paramount chief and two humanitarian workers, have been released after being abducted earlier this week in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. According to Commissioner Emmanuel Taban, the group was abducted in two separate incidents on Monday, 7 July 2025. In the first incident,Continue Reading
(TORIT) – The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Gen. Louis Lobong Lojore, has appealed for peace, unity and political maturity among communities and political groups as South Sudan marked its 14th Independence anniversary. Speaking at Freedom Square in Torit on Tuesday, Lobong reminded citizens that true independence cannot be achievedContinue Reading
(TURALEI) – A violent mob attacked a Seventh day Adventist (SDA) congregation during a worship service in Turalei Payam, Twic County, Warrap State, on Saturday, injuring at least 11 people and setting their place of worship on fire. The incident is the latest in a string of attacks targeting churchesContinue Reading
