(WAU COUNTY) – The Mayor of Wau Municipal Council in Western Bahr el Ghazal, Hon. Joseph John Andrea, has issued a provisional local order for the collection of house local rate fees for 2026. The move sets out a clear framework for residential property charges across the municipality. According toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance and Planning and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have agreed to strengthen cooperation to support food security and agricultural investment, as the country prepares for the upcoming farming season. The Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Bak Barnaba Chol, convened aContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s communications regulator has established a new oversight body to manage the country’s international gateway services and national data centre, a move aimed at improving governance and strengthening control over a critical part of the digital economy. The Director General of the National Communication Authority, RizigContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new initiative to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war was officially launched in the capital on 15 January 2026. The Mine Action and Cluster Munitions Programme Phase Three brings together the National Mine Action Authority and three international organisations including Danish Church Aid, the Danish RefugeeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba has officially launched a service robot named Ayen to its food and beverage department. The hotel management stated on 14 January 2026 that the robot is designed to assist staff by delivering food and drinks to guests. This technology uses advanced sensorsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Onyoti Odigo Nyikuac, met with Vice President James Wani Igga on Friday to present a new strategic report for the livestock sector. D uring the meeting at the office of the Chair of the Economic Cluster, the Minister outlined a detailedContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – The Eastern Equatoria State Minister of Trade and Industry, Ruth Marious Vuga, has issued a strong warning to local communities against participating in illegal logging. Speaking during an event to welcome the new Magwi County caretaker commissioner on Wednesday, the Minister stated that timber harvesting must notContinue Reading
Poachers Kill Last Remaining Elephant in Badingilo National Park (JUBA) – Conservation authorities have confirmed that the final remaining elephant in Badingilo National Park was killed by poachers. The death of the 20 year old bull elephant marks the total disappearance of the species from the protected area. The park,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Save the Children International South Sudan has provided 70 tablets and 3 laptops to government social workers to improve child protection services. The equipment was given to the National and Central Equatoria State Ministries of Gender, Child and Social Welfare during a ceremony on 16 January 2026. ThisContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – The Consortium of Rural Women for Agricultural Development Organization, known as CORWADO, has officially launched a three year development project aimed at strengthening agricultural enterprises and rural livelihoods in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State. The project, titled Rural Enterprises for Agricultural Development, or READ, is funded byContinue Reading
