(Wau) – A military court has officially opened in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr El Ghazal, to hear multiple cases of serious misconduct allegedly committed by members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). The launch of the proceedings is viewed as a significant step toward improving disciplineContinue Reading
(Kapoeta) – The government of Eastern Equatoria State has announced the creation of the Kauto Administrative Area, a new administrative unit intended to improve the delivery of public services and government oversight in one of the region’s most remote and under served areas. The declaration was made through Gubernatorial OrderContinue Reading
(Abyei) – Authorities in the Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) have declared every Friday a public holiday to support and promote agricultural activities throughout the farming season. The initiative is aimed at increasing productivity and encouraging community involvement in food production. The temporary measure titled “Agriculture Day”takes effect from 27 JuneContinue Reading
(Torit) – The Government of Eastern Equatoria State and the wider South Sudanese public are mourning the death of Hilary Dilang Odwar, a veteran politician and former Minister of Mining, who passed away in Canada after a long illness. Dilang died on Monday, 24 June 2025, at Kitchener Ontario HospitalContinue Reading
(Panrieng) – The government of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) has approved its budget for the 2025–2026 financial year following a high level Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Chief Administrator Stephano Wieu de Mialek. The meeting held on Friday, 27 June 2025 brought together newly appointed ministers to discuss theContinue Reading
(Panrieng) – The Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA), Stephano Wieu de Mialek, has officially relieved Paulino Jau Thon Deng from his role as Advisor on Political Affairs in a move that marks a significant change within the region’s political leadership. The decision was announced through Administrative DecreeContinue Reading
(Rumbek) – A new multi-year agriculture and climate resilience project has been launched in Lakes State, bringing hope for improved livelihoods, food security, and job creation across four states in South Sudan. The initiative, known as the Green and Resilience Agriculture and Climate Economy (GRACE) project, is a collaboration betweenContinue Reading
(Bor) – More than three weeks after a deadly attack that left at least 13 people dead and over 20 wounded in Jonglei State’s Twic East County, state authorities have confirmed that no arrests have been made and no new security forces have been sent to the affected area. TheContinue Reading
(Juba) – The ongoing house arrest of South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, has triggered significant concern over the country’s fragile peace agreement and the overall stability of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGONU). On 26 March 2025, during a visit to Aweil in Northern BahrContinue Reading
(Pibor) – Three South Sudanese soldiers were shot dead and one national security officer was wounded in an armed attack on Thursday near a road construction site in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Local officials reported that the gunmen, who were dressed in civilian clothing and riding motorcycles, ambushed theContinue Reading
