(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
(JUBA) – A number of young men recently arrested in Juba during a security operation targeting suspected criminal gangs have allegedly been transferred to the Nasir frontline in Upper Nile State, according to unconfirmed reports circulating on social media and among local residents. The claims emerged days after police andContinue Reading
(DETHWOK, UPPER NILE) – Zain South Sudan has officially expanded its 4G network to Dethwok in Upper Nile State, marking a significant step toward broader digital inclusion in remote areas of the country. The telecom company announced the development as part of its ongoing commitment to improving internet access andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – As South Sudan continues to battle its longest running cholera outbreak since gaining independence in 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged the critical assistance provided by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and WHO Standby Partners. This joint support has significantly boosted the country’sContinue 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
(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
(Malakal) – The Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration in Upper Nile State has appealed to the national government in Juba to urgently send national identification cards and passport booklets, warning that the shortage is affecting service delivery and frustrating local residents. Brigadier General Joseph Monybuny, who leadsContinue Reading
(Ulang, Upper Nile State) – Authorities in Ulang County have officially invited humanitarian organisations to resume operations, signalling a renewed commitment to stability and cooperation. Clearance letters have been issued to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) and several non governmental organisations (NGOs), asking themContinue Reading
(Renk) – Civil society activists in Renk, a town in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, are raising the alarm about the increasing number of children affected by conflict and poverty, many of whom are either still associated with armed forces or are struggling to survive on the streets after theirContinue Reading
(Malakal) – More than 600 displaced persons living in a United Nations Protection of Civilians (PoC) site near Malakal in South Sudan have received free medical care and health education during a two day outreach programme by Rwandan peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). TheContinue Reading
