(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
(MALAKAL COUNTY) – Médecins Sans Frontières has started supporting surgical services at Malakal Teaching Hospital in Upper Nile State to address an urgent need for specialist medical care. In partnership with the Ministry of Health, the organisation renovated the operating theatre and the surgical ward to provide emergency procedures forContinue 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
(UROR COUNTY) – Doctors Without Borders has reported that movement limits in Jonglei State are blocking the referral of at least 20 critically ill patients. These patients require urgent specialist treatment that is unavailable in their current location. The medical group stated that delays in moving these individuals significantly increaseContinue 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
