Motorcycle Rider Attacked and Robbed by Passenger in Yambio

Motorcycle Rider Attacked and Robbed by Passenger in Yambio

2025-07-25

(YAMBIO) – A commercial motorcycle rider was seriously injured and robbed on Thursday morning near the Yambio Airstrip in Bazungua Payam, located roughly five kilometres from Yambio Town, the capital of Western Equatoria State. According to State Police Commissioner Major General Phillip Madut Tong, the incident happened around 6:30 a.m.Continue Reading

Timber Smuggling Leaves South Sudan with  Million of Potential 0 Million

Timber Smuggling Leaves South Sudan with $2 Million of Potential $150 Million

2025-07-24

(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

One Killed, Soldiers Wounded in Cattle Related Clashes in Lakes State

One Killed, Soldiers Wounded in Cattle Related Clashes in Lakes State

2025-07-21

(RUMBEK) – A violent confrontation between security forces and armed local youth in Pachong Payam, Rumbek East County, left one civilian dead and five soldiers wounded on Saturday, following a pursuit of stolen cattle. According to William Koji Kerjok, the Acting Minister of Information and Communication in Lakes State, theContinue Reading