(JONGLEI STATE) – Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has secured national support to expand and improve road infrastructure across the state. The Governor, accompanied by State Minister of Housing and Land, Hon. Jacob Mayom Chol, met with the National Minister of Roads and Bridges, Hon. Peter LamContinue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – The Lainya County administration in Central Equatoria State has announced the completion of a county agricultural cooperative store, a move that signals growing attention to agriculture led recovery in South Sudan and practical support for small scale farmers who form the backbone of rural economies. Commissioner RobertContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – Authorities in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, have formed a multi sector committee to enforce a ban on illegal charcoal export and logging, a move aimed at protecting forest resources and improving local revenue control. The committee was created under Local Order No. 05 of 2025, issuedContinue Reading
(LAKES STATE) – The Women Empowerment Solution Initiative (WESI), a national organisation operating in the Bahr el Ghazal region, has concluded a 14-day training programme for water hand pump mechanics, hygiene promotion, and business skills in Lakes State. The training, held in Rumek, brought together 20 participants from the sevenContinue Reading
(UNITY STATE) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum has confirmed that the government is working closely with Sudanese authorities to increase oil production at the Block 5A oil field in Unity State. Dr. Chol Deng, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum, made the remarks while speaking on the state-run SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has committed to fast tracking food subsidy measures and strengthening quality control oversight in Lakes State, following high level discussions aimed at easing pressure on consumers and improving market stability. The meeting, held in Juba on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, broughtContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has reinforced its role in the country’s sports economy and digital infrastructure by recognising top performers in the South Sudan Premier League and by expanding its 4G plus network coverage to Wadweil in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The company marked the twelfth week ofContinue Reading
(WAU) – Traders in Jou Market, located in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, have praised the state government’s decision to deploy police officers in the market. The move aims to curb theft and protect vendors, particularly ahead of the Christmas season, when market activity increases. SeveralContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Roads Authority (SSRA) has signed a contract with Ethiopian-based Stadia Engineering Works Consultant to prepare the concept design for the Pagak–Maiwut–Paloch Road. The announcement was made on the SSRA’s official online portals on Monday, marking the start of the preliminary engineering phase of the project.Continue Reading
(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE) – Communities from Yei River County have urged Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony to prioritise road repairs and investment in local coffee farming schemes to boost trade and economic growth. The visit took place on 13 December 2025 at the Governor’s residence in Juba. Delegates congratulated GovernorContinue Reading
