(YEI RIVER COUNTY) -Some residents who consume alcohol in Yei River County have criticised a recent government decision to ban the sale of alcoholic spirits, urging authorities to instead prioritise security and job creation. Last week, local authorities in Yei town publicly destroyed several plastic containers of alcoholic gin andContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – South Sudan’s national fiber optic network has reached Western Equatoria State after crossing Duma Crossing from Wau, with the cable expected to arrive in Tambura later this week if work continues as planned. The expansion is expected to improve internet connectivity across the state, strengthen access to information,Continue Reading
In the heart of Africa stands South Sudan—a nation blessed with rich cultural diversity and remarkable resilience, yet weighed down by years of conflict, economic hardship, and humanitarian struggle. Today, it calls not only for attention, but for action. The story of South Sudan can be likened to that ofContinue Reading
(YAMBIO COUNTY) – Western Equatoria State University will open in August, with the state government providing 200 free admission application forms to prospective students in an effort to improve access to higher education in South Sudan. The free application forms will be available to eligible students after the Ministry ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Ministry of Health has deployed supportive supervision teams to multiple locations across South Sudan to assess health service delivery and gain a comprehensive understanding of the overall health situation in the country. The supportive supervision mission is being led by the Project Management Unit (PMU), theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The European Union has allocated 1.5 million euros to support reproductive health and gender based violence services for vulnerable women and girls in South Sudan, with around 350,000 people expected to benefit across four states. The funding, to be managed by the United Nations Population Fund, will provideContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Construction materials have arrived at the site of the long awaited Kanjoro Bridge in Yei River County, with work expected to begin once remaining deliveries are completed. County authorities said six truckloads of river sand, six trips of aggregates and several loads of hardcore stones haveContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Yei Civil Society Forum, a grassroots civic watchdog group, has welcomed the county government’s move to ban the consumption of harmful drugs and illicit alcoholic spirits in Yei town. The ban, announced last Friday, targets substances such as tramadol and locally produced alcohol commonly knownContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Students and teachers across South Sudan can now access a national digital learning platform without data charges, after MTN South Sudan and the National Ministry of General Education and Instruction officially launched a zero rated e-learning service aimed at bridging the digital divide. The Junub Academy National E-LearningContinue Reading
(BENTIU) – A group of 57 women living in South Sudan’s largest displacement camp has opened a restaurant, turning a community idea into a self sustaining business that now serves up to 50 customers daily. The Women Forum in the Bentiu IDP Camp, where 109,000 people reside, first pitched theContinue Reading
