(JUBA) – Al Sabah Children’s Hospital in Juba is experiencing a severe shortage of essential medicines as patient numbers continue to grow. Officials report that between 200 and 500 children now seek treatment daily, placing significant pressure on hospital resources. Executive Director Dr Justine Bruno Tongun described the situation as urgent.Continue Reading
(TEREKEKA COUNTY) – The National Ministry of Roads and Bridges has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Road and Bridge Corporation to carry out a feasibility study for the construction of Tali International Airport in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria. Minister of Roads, Simon Majok Mijak, confirmed theContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A one day public consultation and awareness workshop was held in Yei River County as part of preparations for the implementation of the ASSIST Project’s mini grid pilot system. The event brought together 100 participants drawn from local government, community groups, business representatives and civil society.Continue Reading
(WAU, WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE) – Construction has begun on the Kubri Sitta Bridge, a project expected to improve transport and ease movement between Wau South and Wau North. The state government launched the project on Monday, saying it is part of efforts to improve basic public infrastructure inContinue Reading
(TONJ, WARRAP STATE) – A former state minister has warned that the Tonj Bridge, a major transport link for the Greater Bahr el Ghazal region, is close to failing due to age and lack of maintenance. If the bridge collapses, movement of goods and passengers between Tonj, Wau, Aweil, JubaContinue Reading
(PIERI, UROR COUNTY) – Flights to Pieri in Jonglei State have been suspended after fighting broke out on Monday between two rival factions of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army In Opposition (SPLA-IO). Local authorities say the suspension is likely to affect the movement of goods, humanitarian supplies and business travelContinue Reading
(WAU) – The Governor of Western Bahr El Ghazal State, Maj Gen Sharif Daniel Sharif, has launched the construction of the Kubri Sitta Bridge in Wau. The project is expected to improve movement between Wau South and Wau North and support trade within the town. The governor described the projectContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services has launched a new ICT Hub in Bor Town to support youth training and improve digital access across Jonglei State. The hub was opened on last Tuesday with financial support from MTN South Sudan. The facility isContinue Reading
(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE) – A large land clearance and resettlement effort supported by the United Nations and local authorities is underway in Hai Salaam, an area near Malakal, with the aim of making the land safe for families to settle and rebuild their lives. The project covers nearly 19 millionContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Inkomoko has launched a 30 month partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) aimed at promoting financial inclusion and transforming the lives of women, youth and refugees in South Sudan. The programme, officially launched at Gorom Refugee Settlement, will run from August 2025 toContinue Reading
