Floods Destroy Over 50 Shops in Pibor as Traders Count Heavy Losses

Floods Destroy Over 50 Shops in Pibor as Traders Count Heavy Losses

2025-09-26

(PIBOR) – Traders in Pibor town are facing major losses after floods submerged 58 shops, cutting off the market from residents and disrupting the flow of goods. Officials from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area confirmed the destruction on Thursday, saying heavy rainfall has left many traders without stock and residentsContinue Reading

Ilieu Communities Join Torit–Kapoeta Road Rehabilitation Effort

Ilieu Communities Join Torit–Kapoeta Road Rehabilitation Effort

2025-09-25

(TORIT) – Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has launched a major community engagement initiative to rehabilitate the Torit-Kapoeta road, a key transport corridor in Eastern Equatoria State. The project aims to improve connectivity, support trade, and enhance access for local communities. The launch took place on 24 September 2025 at IlieuContinue Reading

Aweil Traders Lose ,000 in Bor Robbery

Aweil Traders Lose $12,000 in Bor Robbery

2025-09-24

(AWEIL) – Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have demanded justice following a violent attack on traders from the state operating in Bor, Jonglei. The incident took place in Bor’s Panliet suburb and has left several traders injured and millions of pounds in losses. Acting Information Minister Dominic KangContinue Reading

Deadly Cattle Clash Strains GPAA and Eastern Equatoria Relations

Deadly Cattle Clash Strains GPAA and Eastern Equatoria Relations

2025-09-24

(GPAA, VERTET COUNTY) – At least five people were killed and one injured on Saturday after armed youth attacked Muur village in Verthet County, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The raid led to the theft of thousands of cattle and raised fears of worsening violence in the region. GPAA’s InformationContinue Reading

Oil Reliance Criticised as Eastern Equatoria Leaders Link Economy to Farming Revival

Oil Reliance Criticised as Eastern Equatoria Leaders Link Economy to Farming Revival

2025-09-12

(TORIT COUNTY) – The Acting Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Hon. William Angelo Geri, has urged development partners to prioritise investment in the agricultural sector, with the aim of raising its contribution to at least 10 percent of the state’s economy in line with the Maputo Protocol. Hon. Geri, whoContinue Reading

Poor Roads in Northern Bahr el Ghazal Hinder Access to Healthcare

Poor Roads in Northern Bahr el Ghazal Hinder Access to Healthcare

2025-08-29

(AWEIL SOUTH COUNTY) – Residents of Kongder Dut Jok in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, are facing serious challenges due to poor road infrastructure and limited healthcare services. The community has only one Primary Health Care Center located in Akhac, leaving many residents without adequate medical care.Continue Reading

Alleged Theft of State Revenue Paralyses Northern Bahr el Ghazal Projects

Alleged Theft of State Revenue Paralyses Northern Bahr el Ghazal Projects

2025-08-28

(AWEIL) – Allegations of financial mismanagement in Northern Bahr el Ghazal are threatening critical infrastructure projects, including roads and airport works, and raising serious questions over public fund accountability in the Northern State. Governor Simon Ober Mawut announced on Monday the indefinite suspension of Carolina Achok Akot, the state ministerContinue Reading