(AWERIAL) – Health authorities in Awerial County, Lakes State, have confirmed a suspected outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Wunthou Boma after two people died and three others were hospitalised with symptoms linked to the disease. A medical officer in Awerial County told local media that investigations are underwayContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new state owned oil company from South Africa has acquired a 90% stake in one of South Sudan’s most promising oil exploration zones, Block B2, located in Jonglei State. The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC), launched in May through a merger of PetroSA, iGas, and theContinue Reading
(JUBA) — The leadership of the Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce, Juba County, and the Juba City Council has officially voiced its opposition to a recent zoning directive issued by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA). The concerns were raised during a meeting on Friday, 4 July 2025, withContinue Reading
(MALAKAL) – River transport between Malakal and Juba is expected to resume within a week, according to officials in Upper Nile State. The route is a vital link for goods and services in northern South Sudan and has been closed for several months due to widespread insecurity and unofficial taxContinue Reading
(AWEIL EAST) – A new approach by UNICEF is helping to fight child malnutrition while also promoting entrepreneurship among women in South Sudan. In Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, a programme combining nutrition support and cash transfers is transforming both health outcomes and household incomes. According toContinue Reading
(WAU) – Police in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, have arrested eight armed suspects accused of carrying out a series of nighttime vehicle robberies along the Kuajiena Road in Jur River County. The arrests followed intelligence gathered by local security units and reports from affected communities. State Police SpokespersonContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, on Wednesday inspected ongoing rehabilitation works on key internal roads in Aweil Town. The visit focused on road sections linking the Aweil Teachers Training Institute and Northern Bahr el Ghazal University, as well as the roads thatContinue Reading
(AWEIL WEST) – Over 100 head of cattle were officially paraded as part of the dowry ceremony for the upcoming traditional wedding of Yai Deng Pioth and his beloved bride, Atap Riiny Riiny in a display that would make even the most seasoned cattle camp herder jealous. The symbolic handoverContinue Reading
(KUAJOK) – More than 48 vultures are reported to have died in Kuajok town, Warrap State, after feeding on the carcass of a dead dog in the Angui residential area. The unusual deaths have raised concerns among residents, who suspect the dog may have died from poisoning or disease beforeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Meteorological Department has warned that several parts of the country may face serious flooding between July and September 2025. The warning comes as early floods have already been reported in Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. According to the national weather forecast, EasternContinue Reading
