(Rumbek) – A total of 159 youth led micro and small enterprises (MSEs), comprising 795 members — 401 men and 394 women — have been selected for the second phase of the Youth Enterprise Development and Capacity Building (YEDCB) Project in Lakes State. The selected groups will undergo a twoContinue Reading
(Malakal) – The Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration in Upper Nile State has appealed to the national government in Juba to urgently send national identification cards and passport booklets, warning that the shortage is affecting service delivery and frustrating local residents. Brigadier General Joseph Monybuny, who leadsContinue Reading
(Kuacjok) – Ambassador Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, a former South Sudanese diplomat and longstanding member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), visited Kuacjok in Warrap State on June 30, 2025, in what officials described as a symbolic act of unity and loyalty to the party’s founding principles. The visit, whichContinue Reading
(Mayom, Unity State) – The South Sudan People’s DefenCe Forces (SSPDF) have launched a disarmament campaign in Mayom County, Unity State, as part of ongoing efforts to contain insecurity and reduce intercommunal violence. The move comes under the six month state of emergency declared by President Salva Kiir, following risingContinue Reading
(Ulang, Upper Nile State) – Authorities in Ulang County have officially invited humanitarian organisations to resume operations, signalling a renewed commitment to stability and cooperation. Clearance letters have been issued to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) and several non governmental organisations (NGOs), asking themContinue Reading
(Tambura) – The only health facility in Matakurungu, located in South Sudan’s Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, has been forced to shut down after unidentified armed men looted it earlier last week, leaving thousands of residents without access to essential medical services. The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. onContinue Reading
(Wau) – The Parish of St Joseph the Worker in Sikka Hadid, Wau, recently held a joyful celebration to mark the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The religious occasion was highlighted by the First Holy Communion of 620 children aged between 10 and 16, who took part inContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s national army has announced it will begin a disarmament campaign targeting armed youth in violence hit regions of the country, starting with a voluntary approach but warning that it will turn forceful if weapons are not surrendered within one week. The decision follows President Salva Kiir’sContinue Reading
(Juba) – The twelfth Chinese medical team currently working in South Sudan provided free medical services to students at the University of Juba on 27 June 2025, in a continuing effort to support the health needs of young people and the wider community. Hundreds of students received medical attention fromContinue Reading
(Juba) – The latest logistics schedule for South Sudan, published on 30 June 2025 has outlined detailed plans for overland, air, and river transport to support humanitarian operations across the country. The plan, released by the Logistics Cluster, is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the smooth delivery ofContinue Reading
