(TWIC EAST COUNTY) – The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has issued firm directives ordering armed civilians and rival groups to vacate disputed fishing grounds and return to their homes in Warrap and Jonglei States, as part of new efforts to curb insecurity and restore local stability. The order,Continue Reading
(DUK COUNTY) – A money transfer agency in Duk County, Jonglei State, was robbed on Thursday night by an armed group suspected to belong to the Red Belt militia, local officials said. The attackers stole cash and disarmed a police officer guarding the premises. John Chatim, the Commissioner of DukContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations Office for Project Services and the Government of South Sudan have signed a $25.7 million agreement to launch the South Sudan Livelihoods and Resilience Project. Using the current exchange rate of 7,100 South Sudan Pounds to one United States Dollar, the funding is equal toContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – Bor County Commissioner, Samuel Ateny Pech Ariik, has launched an internal road renovation project aimed at improving access and easing movement within Bor town. The initiative unveiled on Friday seeks to rehabilitate major internal road networks that have been in poor condition for years. Commissioner Ateny saidContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok of Jonglei State received a detailed briefing from the World Food Programme (WFP) Bor Field Office and its subcontractors on 22nd September 2025 about the state’s upcoming infrastructure programme. The initiative led by WFP in close collaboration with the Jonglei State GovernmentContinue Reading
(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
(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) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has held discussions with the leadership of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area on ways to strengthen trade and improve road access between Pibor and neighbouring Jonglei State. On 18 September 2025, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Atong Kuol Manyang, receivedContinue 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
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – The sight of thousands of cattle grazing in Tibek Cattle Camp near Bor is a reminder of the central role livestock plays in South Sudan’s economy. For herding families, cattle are not only a source of food and income but also the foundation of social relationsContinue Reading
