(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to deliver a major flood mitigation and water infrastructure project worth $9.98 million (about 45.9 billion South Sudanese Pounds). The project will run for one yearContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, held talks with Jonglei State Minister of Trade and Industry, Majur Kot Kuir, on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, to address pressing issues affecting traders in the state, with a particular focus on the fishing sector. The meetingContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – Authorities in Jonglei State have detained approximately 40 individuals suspected of gang related activity during a police operation in Bor town on Friday. Bor Mayor Jacob Acheik Machar confirmed the arrests in an interview with the state owned SSBC on Saturday, identifying the suspects as people involvedContinue Reading
(BOR) – The Jonglei State Government has commenced a two week livestock vaccination campaign aimed at combating East Coast Fever and other significant diseases affecting cattle, sheep and goats. The launch event, which took place in Bor on Friday, signifies a vital step in the state’s commitment to enhancing animalContinue Reading
President Salva Kiir Mayardit was briefed on Thursday by Jonglei State Governor, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, regarding the state’s security situation and agricultural productivity. Following the meeting in Juba, Governor Kok spoke to the press, describing the security conditions in Jonglei as “relatively calm,” with a noticeable decrease in inter-communalContinue Reading
(BOR) – Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok has launched the clearing and construction of a new wrestling ground aimed at promoting unity and strengthening traditional sport in the state. According to the Governor’s press unit, the state owned wrestling initiative was launched on Monday in Pakaw. The projectContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – Authorities in Bor County, Jonglei State, have confirmed that one person was injured and an unspecified number of cattle raided in separate incidents in Baidit Payam on Tuesday night. According to Bor County Commissioner, Hon. James Ghai Makhor, the victim was ambushed and shot while returning fromContinue Reading
Girls and women in certain areas of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) and Jonglei State have raised concerns over a lack of security and protection in light of increasing incidents of abduction by armed individuals. In South Sudan, particularly in the troubled region of Greater Jonglei and its surroundings,Continue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – The Bor Community in Jonglei State has expressed concern over reports suggesting the removal of Bor County Commissioner James Gai Makor and the possible appointment of Ateny Pech Arik as his replacement. In a letter sent to Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok on Monday, communityContinue Reading
(BOR) – The Government of Jonglei State is under growing pressure to resolve disputes surrounding the creation of new local administrative units, after a wave of controversy followed the establishment of nearly 20 Payams and Bomas since July. While some citizens welcomed the restructuring, tensions have escalated in certain areas,Continue Reading
