Communities at risk as Hippo population grows along Jur River
Communities along the Jur River in Western Bahr el-Ghazal are facing growing safety risks as the population of hippopotamuses in the area continues to rise. According to Brigadier Daffallah Khamis Daffallah, Director of Wildlife, the number of hippos has increased to more than 40 this year, up from 26 recorded in 2024. Seasonal flooding has […]
Isaac Lemi elected Kakuwa community leader, defeats veteran politician
In a peaceful election held at Nyakuron Cultural Centre on Saturday, Dada Isaac Lemi emerged as the new leader of the Kakuwa Community in South Sudan, unseating longtime politician Jacob Aligo Lo-Ladu. Lemi, who serves as Director of Administration and Logistics at the National Communication Authority, won with 191 votes against Aligo’s 102. Aligo, a […]
Community opens doors for land ownership and urban growth
The community in Lado Payam, Juba County, has launched the allocation of 22,000 plots to promote development and curb rising land disputes and illegal land grabbing. On Tuesday, local chiefs and community leaders gathered to officially begin the land allotment process, ensuring proper documentation for legal ownership. The initiative, led by the IllaKare and Ku’da […]
