(KAKAMEGA, KENYA) – A murder case in Kenya has shown how a photograph posted on social media helped investigators identify a suspect, leading to a 40 year prison sentence. The case carries lessons for South Sudan, where police face similar challenges in handling digital evidence. The victim, a Form FourContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The cost of internet enabled phones remains the biggest barrier for Kenyans who know about mobile internet but do not use it, while the price of data limits how much existing users go online. A study by the mobile industry lobby group GSMA and the Partnership forContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Temporary power rationing remains in effect in Juba from 15th September to 15th October 2026 due to a major overhaul of the power plant, Juba Electric Distribution Company said in October 2026. The company, JEDCO, published its Week 3 power rationing schedule covering 1st to 8thContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – A power outage has affected several areas of Juba after strong winds caused a large billboard structure to collapse onto a medium voltage line, Juba Electric Distribution Company said in October 2026. The company, known as JEDCO, said the fallen billboard disrupted electricity supply to JubaContinue Reading
(DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA) – Dar es Salaam Port has recorded a sharp rise in transit cargo, reinforcing Tanzania’s position as a key gateway to inland Africa and intensifying competition among regional trade corridors serving major markets such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Zambia. According toContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The Consortium of Rural Women for Agribusiness Development Organization, or CORWADO, held a board review meeting in Juba on 4th October 2026. The meeting brought together the board, leadership and senior management team to review strategy, governance, programme performance and future direction. A main focus wasContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WES) – Western Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has met with Japan’s new Ambassador to South Sudan, Shinji Matsui, to discuss development priorities and cooperation, the Office of the Governor reported in October 2026. The discussions focused on education, healthcare, capacity building, youth and women’s empowerment, urbanContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The South Sudan Artistes Union has received studio equipment worth $11,000 (about 61.9 million South Sudanese pounds) donated by Tiger Division Commander Major General Atem Salva Kiir. The equipment was handed over to the union at its headquarters at the Nyakuron Cultural Centre over the weekend.Continue Reading
(BENTIU, UNITY STATE) – South Sudan’s government is being urged to take the lead in responding to a climate crisis that threatens to cause catastrophe in Bentiu, where flooding has submerged about 70% of the land. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says the situation in Unity State hasContinue Reading
(MABAN, SOUTH SUDAN) – Communities in South Sudan’s Upper Nile region have drawn up practical plans to prepare for and manage climate shocks, warning that flooding and drought are undermining efforts to build lasting peace. The plans emerged from a two day “Peace Talks” initiative held in Maban County andContinue Reading
