(MOROBO COUNTY) – Business at the Oraba-Kaya border post between South Sudan and Uganda in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State has slowed down sharply due to insecurity on the South Sudan side, forcing traders and transporters to divert to safer routes. The disruption has reduced government revenue and weakened cross-borderContinue Reading
(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
(JONGLEI STATE) – The United States Embassy in South Sudan has strongly condemned the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) following an incident in which soldiers allegedly raided a World Food Programme (WFP) boat carrying food and supplies for civilians in New Fangak. The incident took place on 7 September,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Eight traders from Panyijiar County in Unity State who were kidnapped last weekend by armed groups in Yirol East County, Lakes State, have been freed and reunited with their families. The victims, among them one woman who gave birth while in captivity, were rescued along with 62 cattleContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – Authorities in Bor, the capital of Jonglei State, have launched a security operation following an attack on traders from the Greater Bahr el Ghazal region. The incident occurred on Saturday night in the Panliet suburb, where armed men raided a residential compound and injured several occupants.Continue Reading
(KAMPALA) – Uganda’s tourism industry stakeholders have expressed strong dissatisfaction with a recent international safety ranking that placed the country alongside South Sudan, Somalia and the Central African Republic as risky destinations for travellers. Tour operators and investors argue that the categorisation is unfair, harmful to business, and overlooks recentContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar and seven senior government officials have been charged with treason, terrorism and crimes against humanity. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Joseph Geng Akech, during a press briefing in Juba. The indictmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The longstanding alliance between South Sudan and Uganda built on trade, security cooperation and cross border ties is under pressure following deadly clashes along their shared frontier in mid July. On 15 July 2025, Ugandan authorities reported that South Sudanese troops crossed into Fitina Mbaya village in Uganda’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has awarded medals to 191 peacekeepers from the Bangladeshi Force Marine Unit, alongside personnel from ten other nations, for their service in maintaining secure waterways and supporting national development. These peacekeepers have played a critical role in safeguarding rivers andContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has opened a three day peace conference in Kuda, Dolo Payam, Juba County, aimed at addressing tensions between cattle herders from Terekeka and farming communities in Juba County. The meeting, which began on Wednesday, was organisedContinue Reading
