(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National Police Service has arrested 46 suspected gang members, including six women, following a fresh security operation targeting criminal hotspots in the Gumbo-Sherikat areas of the capital. The arrests were made during a coordinated anti-gang operation that began at 6:00 PM on 17 July and continuedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A prominent South Sudanese civil society leader has called on the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to initiate the repeal of the National Security Service (NSS) Act, saying it threatens public freedoms and democratic processes in the country. Ter Manyang, Executive Director of the Center for PeaceContinue Reading
(RUMBEK) – The Ministry of Health in Lakes State has launched a major door to door vaccination campaign aimed at preventing the spread of Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness. The campaign will target over one million people aged five and above across the state. River blindness is a parasiticContinue Reading
(UNITY STATE) – Widespread flooding in Unity State is driving extensive deforestation, raising serious environmental concerns and posing a long term threat to the region’s fragile ecosystem. Trees submerged in floodwaters for prolonged periods are dying and being harvested for firewood, creating a growing crisis that local residents, officials, andContinue Reading
(LAFON) – Communities in Lafon County, Eastern Equatoria State, are increasingly turning to fishing as a primary source of food and income, following recent seasonal rains that have filled rivers and swamps across the region. According to local officials, heavy rainfall in nearby Torit has caused water to flow intoContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The body of Major General Mary Akuch Panyang, the wife of South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Michael Makuei Lueth, was laid to rest on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, in her hometown of Bor, the capital of Jonglei State. Major General Panyang passed awayContinue Reading
(ABYEI) – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has continued to assist communities in Abyei through a series of infrastructure projects aimed at improving daily life and access to essential services. These efforts also carry significance for regional stability, including in neighbouring South Sudan, which shares aContinue Reading
(MOMBASA) — The High Court in Kenya has dealt a significant legal blow to the business interests of the Joho family after it allowed a rival logistics firm to challenge their dominant role in handling South Sudan’s cargo through the port of Mombasa. Justice Peter Mulwa ruled in favour ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A prominent civil society organisation has urged South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislature to prioritise essential reforms as Parliament reconvenes this week, warning that any further delays could threaten the country’s plan to hold its first post-independence elections in December 2026. The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), throughContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The 17th edition of Sip & Shop, a community marketplace event held in the capital Juba, once again provided a vibrant platform for women led businesses to showcase their products, talents, and innovation. The event, which continues to grow in popularity, highlighted the increasing influence of female entrepreneursContinue Reading
