(MUNDRI) – One woman was killed and two male passengers were injured on Wednesday morning in a roadside ambush along the Mundri–Juba highway, according to the Police Commissioner in Western Equatoria State. Major General Philip Madut confirmed the incident and said the attack occurred near Lui, a location along theContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – The government of Western Equatoria State has officially approved a new tax schedule aimed at reviving internal revenue systems and ensuring greater financial stability, after years without a formal budget or tax guide. The decision was reached on Thursday during an extraordinary session of the Council of Ministers.Continue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment for Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Garang Chan Atak, has announced a series of government led initiatives aimed at increasing food production and improving food security in the region. Speaking to the media this week, Minister Chan emphasised the state government’sContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – Governor Simon Ober Mawutdit of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has delivered on a promise made earlier this month by donating a tricycle bike to the Ayat Women Association, a local grassroots group based in Greater Ayat. The donation, which took place on Thursday, marks a symbolic gestureContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Ugandan Afrobeat singer Jose Chameleone has announced plans to set up a School of Creative Music and Arts in Western Equatoria State, South Sudan. The artist said the initiative is a gesture of appreciation for the support he has received from South Sudanese fans throughout his career. ChameleoneContinue Reading
(ULANG) – Authorities in Ulang County, Upper Nile State, have reported a sharp increase in cases of malaria and waterborne diseases, which they say is being driven by worsening humanitarian conditions. Local health officials and administrators say the spike in illnesses is linked to critical shortages of basic necessities, includingContinue Reading
(BOR) – The national government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, is preparing to deliver emergency aid to people affected by recent violence in Fangak County, Jonglei State. Minister Albino Akol Atak confirmed the plans following a meeting with the Governor of Jonglei State, Dr Riek GaiContinue Reading
(KUAJOK) – The government of Warrap State is facing serious financial and operational difficulties in implementing planned disarmament activities under the ongoing state of emergency, a senior state official has confirmed. Dr Achuil Malei, the State Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said the government does not have enough resources to carryContinue Reading
(PIBOR) – A mobile court operating in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area has so far handled 15 cases in its second sitting, with legal officials praising the initiative as a major improvement in access to justice for local communities. According to the region’s Permanent Legal Adviser, Kucwaow Raphal Bwogo Amum,Continue Reading
(YAMBIO) – The Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has announced the relocation of his official office to Tambura County in an effort to directly address rising insecurity and renewed violence in the troubled region. Speaking during South Sudan’s 14th Independence Day anniversary on Wednesday, Rimbasa saidContinue Reading
