(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents and traders in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have welcomed a new agreement between the government of South Sudan and Djibouti to build a dry port in Yei, a move seen as a potential boost for business and trade in the country. The agreementContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State government and the national Ministry of Wildlife, Conservation and Tourism have reached a new understanding with the Tore community over the future of Lantoto National Park, a conservation area with significant potential for tourism and local business growth. Governor Lt. Gen.Continue Reading
(MARIDI COUNTY) – South Sudan’s Minister for General Education and Instructions, Dr Kuyok Abol Kuyok, has reaffirmed government plans to set up a National Curriculum Development Institute in Maridi County, Western Equatoria State, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s education system. The Minister made the remarks during anContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The leadership of the Central Equatoria State Investment Authority has briefed Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on its current activities, operational challenges,and long term investment strategies. The briefing took place on Tuesday in Juba. The delegation led by the Commissioner of the Investment Authority, Hon. George PityaContinue Reading
The Security Committee of Central Equatoria State has reported a joint attack by forces from the SPLM-IO and the National Salvation Front (NAS) on Lasu Payam headquarters and Lebogo border points in Yei River County. The incident was discussed during a weekly meeting chaired by Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel atContinue Reading
Following heavy rainfall on Monday night, a health facility and airstrip in Ganyliel, the headquarters of Panyijiar County, have been inundated, leading to the evacuation of twenty-four patients, as reported by local officials. Peter Yoak, the county health director, revealed on Tuesday that the primary health care center (PHCC) wasContinue Reading
Authorities in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, have launched an investigation into the tragic killing of a civilian who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen while returning home from his farm on Tuesday. The victim has been identified as Kennedy Kuragpio, aged 36. State Police Commissioner Gen. Phillip Madut TongContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Equatoria State SPLM Parliamentary Caucus in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly met with SPLM Secretary General, Prof. Paul Logale Jumi, at his office in Juba on Monday 18 August 2025. The meeting addressed key issues affecting the state, including insecurity, land disputes, and the strengthening ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The newly appointed Governor of Western Equatoria State, H.E. James Altaib Jazz, visited the SPLM Secretary General, Prof. Paul Logale Jumi, at the party’s office in Juba on Monday 18 August 2025. The visit served as an introduction to SPLM leadership ahead of his swearing-in as the party’sContinue Reading
(MALAKAL) – Communities in Upper Nile continue to face immense hardship from ongoing conflict, severe food insecurity and the burden of hosting more than 1.1 million refugees fleeing the war in neighbouring Sudan. Despite efforts by the United Nations peacekeeping mission, humanitarian partners, and local authorities, conditions remain critical, withContinue Reading
