(RENK COUNTY) – Six children who spent three months alone after being separated from their mother during fighting in Sudan have been reunited with her in South Sudan, aid workers confirmed. The children, aged from toddler to teenager, were found at the Joda border crossing after walking for days fromContinue Reading
(NIMULE, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – Health workers, local chiefs and security officers in the border town of Nimule have joined a new campaign to stop Ebola crossing into South Sudan, as a national aid group began community training in the busy trading hub this week. Hope Restoration South Sudan held anContinue Reading
(LOA BOMA, MAGWI COUNTY) – The Mayor of Nimule Municipal Council, Ceasar Longa Fuli, has called for stronger unity between community leaders, security forces and residents in Loa Boma as part of efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Eastern Equatoria State. The remarks were made on 9 June 2026Continue Reading
(WAU, WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL) – Shelves filled with brightly coloured bottles of cleaning soap now line a small shop in Wau as two young South Sudanese women work to grow a business that began with vocational training supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO. MonicaContinue Reading
(ABYEI) – A primary health care facility in Abyei has recorded improvements in maternal and emergency care following the introduction of an ultrasound machine supported through a European Union funded humanitarian health project. Before the arrival of the equipment, health workers at the facility relied mainly on clinical experience andContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – Authorities in Nimule Municipality have officially opened a seven day Seed Fair organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization in Olikwi Block, aimed at improving agricultural production and strengthening food security in Eastern Equatoria State. The initiative brings together farmers, seed producer groups, development partners and local authoritiesContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Construction has started on the Wuluturu Bridge in Yei River County, a project expected to improve trade routes, support local businesses, and enhance connectivity across Central Equatoria State. The bridge, which collapsed nearly ten years ago, has been a significant barrier for residents, traders, and transportContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA COUNTY) – The South Sudan Doctors Union has announced plans for a five-day free surgical camp in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State, from 23 to 28 January 2026. The initiative aims to provide life-saving operations, general medical care, and health education to residents while addressing long-standing shortages in localContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA) – A major telecommunications outage in Yambio has entered its 13th day, causing widespread disruption to communication, trade and access to essential services across the town and surrounding areas. The MTN network became unstable on 24 December 2025, coinciding with the Christmas period, leaving residents, traders andContinue Reading
(ABYEI AREA) – The deaths of two traders operating small businesses at Amiet market have raised fresh concerns about security and business confidence in one of South Sudan most important trading hubs. Local authorities say investigations are ongoing as the incident threatens to unsettle trade activity in the disputed AbyeiContinue Reading
