(YEI) – Public schools in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, are struggling to accommodate a sharp rise in pupil enrolment, following the return of displaced families to the area. Commissioner Emmanuel Taban confirmed that the number of learners in several schools now exceeds classroom capacity, making it difficult forContinue Reading
(YEI) – Seven people, including a paramount chief and two humanitarian workers, have been released after being abducted earlier this week in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. According to Commissioner Emmanuel Taban, the group was abducted in two separate incidents on Monday, 7 July 2025. In the first incident,Continue Reading
(TORIT) – The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Gen. Louis Lobong Lojore, has appealed for peace, unity and political maturity among communities and political groups as South Sudan marked its 14th Independence anniversary. Speaking at Freedom Square in Torit on Tuesday, Lobong reminded citizens that true independence cannot be achievedContinue Reading
(TURALEI) – A violent mob attacked a Seventh day Adventist (SDA) congregation during a worship service in Turalei Payam, Twic County, Warrap State, on Saturday, injuring at least 11 people and setting their place of worship on fire. The incident is the latest in a string of attacks targeting churchesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has begun airdropping emergency food aid to tens of thousands of people trapped in remote areas of South Sudan, as violent conflict continues to worsen food insecurity across the country. The WFP said it recently gained its first access in overContinue Reading
(MOROBO) – Residents of Morobo, Yei and Lainya counties in Central Equatoria State are urging the national government to resume and complete the long delayed construction of the Juba–Lainya–Yei–Morobo–Kaya highway, a critical infrastructure project that was once expected to transform trade and movement across the region. Launched in 2020 asContinue Reading
(WAU) – Communities in Wau South County have raised alarm over increasing insecurity caused by violent youth gangs, commonly known locally as “neighbourhood groups” or “Niggas.” Residents say the surge in assaults, thefts and intimidation has left families fearful, businesses struggling and livelihoods at risk. Speaking anonymously, a resident fromContinue Reading
(TORIT) – The Government of Eastern Equatoria State has formally called on the authorities of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area to investigate and arrest those responsible for a violent ambush on the Torit–Juba Highway on 26 May 2025. The attack, which occurred near the Kor Delep area, claimed the livesContinue Reading
(BOR) – Dr John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology in Bor, Jonglei State, remains closed due to a prolonged food shortage that has disrupted the start of the 2025 academic year. A student leader has blamed the crisis on delayed payments to the institution’s feeding contractor by theContinue Reading
(ABUYONG) – MTN South Sudan, in partnership with the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF), has launched a new network site in Abuyong, Lakes State. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to bring mobile and internet services to remote and rural areas that have long lacked basicContinue Reading
