(Cuibet County) – At least five people were killed and 15 others injured during a violent outbreak of intercommunal fighting in Cuibet County, Lakes State, on Monday, according to a statement made by Member of Parliament Juol Nomngek in the national assembly. Speaking before parliament, MP Nomngek revealed that theContinue Reading
(Walgak, Akobo West) – AID LINK South Sudan has completed the construction of new learning facilities in Walgak, transforming what was once an outdoor learning space beneath trees into a safer and more structured school environment. This progress marks a major step forward in providing quality education to children inContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Anyuak community in South Sudan has welcomed the return of their traditional leader, His Majesty King Akwai Agada Akwai, who arrived in Juba on Friday after several months of medical treatment in the United States. King Akwai’s arrival at Juba International Airport was met with a largeContinue Reading
(Kapoeta) – Health authorities in Eastern Equatoria State have launched a new Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) campaign to control the spread of cholera and other waterborne diseases, following an outbreak that has led to several deaths in South Sudan this year. The campaign began in Kapoeta South County, a regionContinue Reading
(Torit) – German humanitarian organisation Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has handed over five newly built and rehabilitated nutrition and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) facilities to local authorities in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State. The handover marks a major milestone in ongoing efforts to reduce severe and moderate acute malnutrition in vulnerableContinue 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
(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
(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
(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
