(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Construction has started on the Wuluturu Bridge in Yei River County, a project expected to improve trade routes, support local businesses, and enhance connectivity across Central Equatoria State. The bridge, which collapsed nearly ten years ago, has been a significant barrier for residents, traders, and transportContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA COUNTY) – The South Sudan Doctors Union has announced plans for a five-day free surgical camp in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State, from 23 to 28 January 2026. The initiative aims to provide life-saving operations, general medical care, and health education to residents while addressing long-standing shortages in localContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA) – A major telecommunications outage in Yambio has entered its 13th day, causing widespread disruption to communication, trade and access to essential services across the town and surrounding areas. The MTN network became unstable on 24 December 2025, coinciding with the Christmas period, leaving residents, traders andContinue Reading
(ABYEI AREA) – The deaths of two traders operating small businesses at Amiet market have raised fresh concerns about security and business confidence in one of South Sudan most important trading hubs. Local authorities say investigations are ongoing as the incident threatens to unsettle trade activity in the disputed AbyeiContinue 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
(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
(MAGWI COUNTY) – Magwi County Health Director, Mr. Okot Martine, has appealed to residents to remain patient amid ongoing delays in the delivery of essential drugs to local health facilities in Eastern Equatoria State. The delays, linked to the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), have left many community members dependentContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY, EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – The Magwi Payam Boda Boda Association took decisive action on Monday, 8 December 2025, to clear the Aduce stream, providing a safer and open passage for motorcycles, pedestrians, and vehicles. The effort comes after repeated incidents where motorcycles became stranded mid-stream, causing damage andContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – A young girl who went missing while travelling to the market in Juba has been safely located. The child, who identifies herself as Adhieu Kot Ater, was found by a local resident late on Thursday evening. Adhieu told authorities that her mother’s name is Nyachud and thatContinue Reading
(AWERIAL COUNTY, LAKES STATE) – Five people were injured early on Friday morning when a vehicle overturned near a stream bridge between Awerial and Golyar along the Juba Highway. Local authorities say the accident happened at about 4 a.m. as the driver was travelling towards Juba. Witnesses believe the driverContinue Reading
