(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has halted all medical activities in Yei River and Morobo counties of Central Equatoria State for at least six weeks, following the abduction of one of its staff members. The incident marks the second such abduction on the same roadContinue Reading
(MARIDI, WESTERN EQUATORIA) – The Don Bosco Mission in Maridi brought together members of its educational, healthcare, and pastoral teams on 26 July 2025 to celebrate Family Day under the theme “We are a family.” The event attracted around 170 participants from various mission departments and communities, with the aimContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has introduced a standardised salary tariff system for commercial banks operating in the country, with the aim of improving transparency and consistency in banking services related to employee salary payments. The new framework was issued on 29 July 2025 by the DirectorateContinue Reading
(RUBKONA) – Traders in Rubkona, Unity State, are benefiting from new refrigeration facilities introduced through UKAid support, helping them preserve fresh fish and produce overnight, reduce spoilage and grow their small businesses. The initiative is part of broader efforts by the United Kingdom to strengthen market systems and support privateContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s government and its partners have marked two years since the launch of a conservation initiative that aims to protect the country’s fragile ecosystems, restore wildlife populations and support local communities. The milestone was celebrated on 28 July 2025, coinciding with World Nature Conservation Day, highlighting theContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Authorities in Western Equatoria State have announced a series of measures aimed at curbing drug abuse, early marriage, and gender based violence, in what officials describe as a push to protect young people and promote community development. Speaking to journalists, the Acting Governor of Western Equatoria, Daniel BadagbuContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Blood Transfusion Service in South Sudan is on the brink of collapse due to a critical lack of funding, according to its Director, Dr Angelo Aruop Akeen. The service, which is essential for emergency and routine medical care, has been operating without regular financial support sinceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel of Central Equatoria State on Friday convened a high level one day refresher workshop focused on improving coordination among the State’s revenuegenerating bodies. The session, held in Juba, aimed to strengthen intra-governmental linkages and address longstanding challenges in tax and revenue administration.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan currently has the lowest average national rice price among select East African countries, according to the latest regional market analysis, despite facing ongoing economic instability and inflationary pressures. A review of rice prices across the region for July 2025 reveals that South Sudan, with an averageContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s teak forests are under threat as soldiers and smugglers exploit weak institutions and porous borders to illegally harvest and export the high value wood. Despite an official suspension of logging permits in January 2025 by Environment and Forestry Minister Josephine Napwon, the illegal teak trade continuesContinue Reading
