(Torit) – The Government of Eastern Equatoria State and the wider South Sudanese public are mourning the death of Hilary Dilang Odwar, a veteran politician and former Minister of Mining, who passed away in Canada after a long illness. Dilang died on Monday, 24 June 2025, at Kitchener Ontario HospitalContinue Reading
(Panrieng) – The government of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) has approved its budget for the 2025–2026 financial year following a high level Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Chief Administrator Stephano Wieu de Mialek. The meeting held on Friday, 27 June 2025 brought together newly appointed ministers to discuss theContinue Reading
(Panrieng) – The Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA), Stephano Wieu de Mialek, has officially relieved Paulino Jau Thon Deng from his role as Advisor on Political Affairs in a move that marks a significant change within the region’s political leadership. The decision was announced through Administrative DecreeContinue Reading
(Rumbek) – A new multi-year agriculture and climate resilience project has been launched in Lakes State, bringing hope for improved livelihoods, food security, and job creation across four states in South Sudan. The initiative, known as the Green and Resilience Agriculture and Climate Economy (GRACE) project, is a collaboration betweenContinue Reading
(Bor) – More than three weeks after a deadly attack that left at least 13 people dead and over 20 wounded in Jonglei State’s Twic East County, state authorities have confirmed that no arrests have been made and no new security forces have been sent to the affected area. TheContinue Reading
(Pibor) – Three South Sudanese soldiers were shot dead and one national security officer was wounded in an armed attack on Thursday near a road construction site in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Local officials reported that the gunmen, who were dressed in civilian clothing and riding motorcycles, ambushed theContinue Reading
(Tambura) – More than 700 children have dropped out of school in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, during the first term of the academic year, education officials confirmed this week. The figures highlight growing concern over the impact of conflict, displacement, and poverty on education in South Sudan. Mathew Kassiano,Continue Reading
(Juba) – Chinese doctors provided free medical services to students at the University of Juba on Friday, in an ongoing effort by China to support healthcare access in South Sudan. The outreach was organised by the 12th batch of the Chinese medical team currently stationed in the country. The visitContinue Reading
(Yambio) – Western Equatoria State has received a new shipment of essential medicines from South Sudan’s National Ministry of Health, according to officials who confirmed the delivery on Friday. The consignment, which includes anti-malarial drugs, antibiotics and other basic medical items, arrived at the Yambio Central Medical Store and isContinue Reading
(Aweil) – Star International University has graduated 90 students from its campuses in Aweil and Juba during its fourth commencement ceremony, marking another step forward for higher education in South Sudan. The ceremony, attended by families, university staff, and senior government officials, celebrated the achievements of students who completed theirContinue Reading
