(JUBA) – Electricity supply has been fully restored to all areas affected by Saturday’s power outage on Feeder C, the Juba Electric Distribution Company, JEDCO, said on Monday. The outage was caused by a large billboard structure collapsing onto a medium voltage line during strong winds, JEDCO said in anContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A 20 year old secondary school student is receiving treatment after surviving an arson attack on his home in Yei Town, in an incident that has renewed concerns about insecurity in the area. Simon Gala, a Senior Two student at Emmanuel Christian Academy Secondary School, wasContinue Reading
JUBA—The South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) has defended Political Parties Council (PPC) Chairperson James Akol Zakayo against allegations by opposition leaders Dr. Lam Akol and Moro Isaac Genesio that he abused his powers by altering party leadership records and registering seven political parties after the June 30 deadline. The allianceContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Teachers in Yei River County are calling for improved salaries, better working conditions, and enhanced professional training as the world commemorates the World Teachers’ Day today Monday the 5th of October 2026. The educators say delayed salaries, financial hardship and limited opportunities for professional development areContinue Reading
(MOROBO / YEI RIVER COUNTY) – South Sudanese returnees from neighbouring Uganda have appealed to President Salva Kiir’s caretaker administration to restore peace and stability as the country moves towards the December 2026 general elections. The returnees say worsening living conditions in refugee settlements have compelled many families to voluntarilyContinue Reading
(KAYA, MOROBO COUNTY) – Traders in Morobo County have called on the newly appointed caretaker commissioner to prioritize security and create a conducive business environment to enable commerce and cross-border trade to flourish. Morobo County, located in Central Equatoria State, is strategically positioned along key trade routes linking South SudanContinue Reading
The swearing-in of Isaac Moro Johnson Lupai as the new Caretaker Commissioner of Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, is more than a routine administrative transition. It is a crucial test of leadership, governance and resilience in one of South Sudan’s most challenging counties. Appointed on October 1, 2026, and officiallyContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – GLY Football Club secured an impressive 3-2 victory over MTN FC in an entertaining friendly match played at Yei Freedom Square on Sunday evening. The closely contested encounter attracted football enthusiasts and youth from across Yei Town, with both teams displaying determination and skill throughout theContinue Reading
(WAU, WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL) – A cassava flour processing project has been launched in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, in an effort to tackle economic hardship, improve food security and support self-reliance through locally available crops. The project is led by Ya Mama Goum and supported by CORWADO,Continue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Piracy has returned to the western Indian Ocean, with six commercial ships hijacked off the Horn of Africa since April 2026, threatening to raise import costs for Kenya and landlocked neighbours including South Sudan. The shipping industry lifted East Africa’s high risk label in January 2023 afterContinue Reading
