(ABYEI) – Violet Nasambu Lusala, the outgoing Police Commissioner of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), has completed her four year term with a message of unity, gender inclusion and community focused policing. Her departure marks the end of a notable chapter in UNISFA’s history, especially inContinue Reading
(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
(BENTIU, UNITY STATE) – A British Embassy delegation has visited Bentiu and Rubkona in South Sudan’s Unity State to assess the impact of UKAid and explore ways to support more community led and sustainable recovery approaches. The visit was facilitated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), which has beenContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON/JUBA) – The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Trump administration, allowing the deportation of eight foreign nationals with serious criminal records to South Sudan, a country currently facing ongoing insecurity and humanitarian challenges. The men originally from Cuba, Vietnam and Mexico, had been held atContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, on Wednesday inspected ongoing rehabilitation works on key internal roads in Aweil Town. The visit focused on road sections linking the Aweil Teachers Training Institute and Northern Bahr el Ghazal University, as well as the roads thatContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Meteorological Department has warned that several parts of the country may face serious flooding between July and September 2025. The warning comes as early floods have already been reported in Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. According to the national weather forecast, EasternContinue Reading
(Rumbek) – The Lakes State government has officially banned the distribution of imported seeds to local farmers, directing all agricultural partners, including international organisations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to purchase seeds from local producers instead. Speaking to local media, the State MinisterContinue Reading
(Juba) – A senior economist has attributed the persistent liquidity constraints in South Sudan’s banking system to entrenched structural weaknesses, calling for coordinated monetary and fiscal reforms to restore confidence and cash circulation across the economy. Dr. Abraham Maliet, a macroeconomic analyst, told media in June 2025 that the scarcityContinue Reading
(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
