Northern Bahr el Ghazal halts lawsuit against Jonglei state over traders’ attacks
Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal have halted a planned lawsuit against Jonglei State following violent attacks on traders in Bor Town last month. Acting Minister of Information, Bol Akuar Gamar, confirmed that the initiative to raise funds for legal action had been officially canceled. “The ongoing fundraising initiative to pursue legal action against the […]
MSF airdrops life-saving aid to hard-to-reach Jonglei communities
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has carried out emergency airdrops of relief supplies to communities in Fangak County, Jonglei State, cut off by flooding and insecurity. The operation delivered 24 consignments, each weighing up to 100 kilograms, directly to green fields near local health facilities, ensuring vital medical support reaches the most vulnerable populations. “During the […]
Governor Mujung orders crackdown on self-deployed tax collectors in Juba
Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has ordered a crackdown on self-deployed individuals and groups illegally collecting taxes in Juba and other parts of the state. He described the practice as a serious threat to economic stability and public order, according to a statement published on his official Facebook page. The directive […]
Pibor faces catastrophic hunger after floods, Oxfam says
Devastating floods have left tens of thousands of people in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area on the brink of starvation, Oxfam has warned. Torrential rains have submerged villages, destroyed homes, and wiped-out unharvested crops, affecting more than 69,500 people across Pibor, Gumuruk, Lekuangole, and Verthet. Over 1,000 families have been displaced in Pibor town alone. […]
Kiir orders review of Ezra power deal
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed a comprehensive review of the government’s power purchase agreement with Ezra Construction and Development Group to ensure it aligns with South Sudan’s electricity policy. The directive follows a report presented to the President by the Power Purchase Review Agreement Committee, chaired by Engineer Madhieu Acuil Mawien, Undersecretary in the […]
South Sudan records 507 suicides in first eight months – report reveals
South Sudan recorded 507 suicide cases between January and August 2025, according to a new survey by the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO). The civil society group warned that unless urgent action is taken, the numbers could climb further due to economic hardship, social pressures, and political instability. Releasing the report in Juba, CEPO’s […]
Gov’t orders crackdown on illegal checkpoints along Juba–Nimule highway
The government has re-ordered the removal of illegal checkpoints and unauthorized tax collections along the Juba–Nimule highway, South Sudan’s busiest trade corridor, in a renewed push to protect truck drivers and streamline cross-border trade. The directive came Wednesday during a joint inspection led by the Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Simon […]
WES cabinet approves four suits for ministers as crisis persists
The Council of Ministers of Western Equatoria State convened its first meeting this week under the leadership of the newly appointed Governor James Al Taib and Deputy Governor, alongside six newly sworn-in ministers. The gathering, described as “unique and historic,” marked the start of a new chapter for the state leadership although with old challenges. […]
Greater Pibor declares emergency as floods devastate communities
The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has declared a state of emergency after weeks of torrential rains unleashed severe flooding that has displaced thousands of people and destroyed key infrastructure. In an official statement on Wednesday, David Ngiro Yangkon, Chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), described the situation as catastrophic, saying communities are […]
Kiir hails GERD as symbol of African unity despite Egypt, Sudan concerns
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, guest of honor at the inauguration of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), praised the project as a milestone for African self-reliance and unity, even as the dam continues to spark tensions with downstream nations Sudan and Egypt. The dam, Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, has been hailed by Ethiopia […]
