(Juba) – The new Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has pledged to eliminate corruption and prioritise transparency and good governance during his time in office. His message came during the first official State Council of Ministers’ meeting under his leadership, held on Thursday in Juba. Appointed recentlyContinue Reading
(Kuajok) – A group of armed men has looted 300 head of cattle in Tonj North County of South Sudan’s Warrap State, police confirmed, as intercommunal tensions continue to threaten security and livelihoods in the region. The raid took place on Wednesday in Abiriu Boma, Rual-bet Payam. According to localContinue Reading
(Gogrial) – A 45 year old man was killed by a hippopotamus near the riverbank in Mayen Payok payam, Gogrial West County, Warrap State, in an incident that has raised growing concerns about human wildlife conflict in South Sudan’s flood prone regions. The victim, Bak Wol Koor, was fatally attackedContinue Reading
(Yuai) – The education system in Uror County, Jonglei State, is facing a growing crisis, as unpaid teachers, lack of school buildings, and ongoing insecurity continue to deprive thousands of children of safe and regular access to learning. Local leaders say the situation is deteriorating rapidly. Of the more thanContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has renewed its commitment to banking reform and modernisation, highlighting transparency, digital innovation, and team-based leadership as key themes during a high-level internal staff meeting held at its Juba headquarters on Friday, 27 June 2025. The meeting brought together employees from acrossContinue Reading
(Juba) – Basic food and household items in Juba have become significantly more expensive, causing concern among residents who say they are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living. According to commodity prices collected between 16th and 22nd June 2025, nearly all essential goods have seen sharp increases,Continue Reading
(Juba) – Pilots operating at Juba International Airport have welcomed the fresh runway markings recently completed as part of ongoing improvements to aviation safety and infrastructure in South Sudan’s busiest air hub. The new lines painted with precision are designed to enhance aircraft movement and reduce the risk of incidentsContinue Reading
(Aweil) – Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have imposed an immediate ban on the use of tinted car windows and vehicle spotlights, citing growing concerns over public safety and increased criminal activity linked to obscured vehicle interiors. The decision was announced by Colonel Gabriel Ungom Autiak, Acting DirectorContinue Reading
(Pibor) – The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has received a donation of three vehicles from the Ask Foundation to support its public service delivery and local governance. The donation formally handed over last Friday includes two Toyota Land Cruiser Hardtop 5-door vehicles and one Land Cruiser Pickup. ASK FoundationContinue Reading
(Rumbek) – A new €36 million (approximately 42.5 million US dollars) agriculture initiative has been launched in South Sudan, aiming to support climate resilient farming across four states. The Green and Resilience Agriculture and Climate Economy (GRACE) project will target more than 22,000 smallholder farmers and reach nearly 142,000 beneficiariesContinue Reading
