(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE) – The National Ministry of Roads and Bridges has ordered a fresh design for the Juba-Terekeka-Rumbek Highway after an emergency meeting found communication gaps between the parties involved. The meeting was convened on 12th October by Undersecretary Hon. Eng. James Alam Ohurey with NELSCO Consulting CompanyContinue Reading
(PIBOR, GREATER PIBOR ADMINISTRATIVE AREA) – Fifty young women and men have taken part in a five day workshop in Pibor aimed at strengthening youth networks and expanding their role in peacebuilding, according to IOM South Sudan. The workshop was organised by IOM South Sudan and UNESCO South Sudan inContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – Western Equatoria State has renewed calls for armed youth to return home, with an amnesty offer extended to those willing to abandon violence. Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa made the appeal in Yambio, urging young people still in the bush to come home for dialogue.Continue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – Western Equatoria State plans to recruit 2,500 police officers from its 10 counties to strengthen security and maintain peace, according to Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa. The governor said the initial recruitment target of 100 officers per county had been increased to meet the newContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – The head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has completed a two day visit to Western Equatoria State, stressing the role of young people in building peace. Anita Kiki Gbeho, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in South Sudan and head in chargeContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A new innovation bootcamp is to be rolled out in Yei River County to help young people develop their talents, turn ideas into solutions and contribute to local development, according to plans discussed at a meeting in Yei. The meeting took place at the youth officeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The candidate for Governor of Central Equatoria State under the Revive South Sudan Party, Gismala Isaac Joseph, has unveiled a nine-point development blueprint aimed at rebuilding and strengthening the state if elected in the 2026 elections. Gismala says his plan focuses on improving governance and institutional reforms, empoweringContinue Reading
(YEI / JUBA ) – A traveler has called for urgent improvements to the Yei-Juba road after surviving a frightening road incident near Gangi Payam of Juba County. Abraham Lokujong Lo Yanga who posted the incident on his Facebook page on Tuesday said he and other passengers sustained injuries duringContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Episcopal Church of South Sudan is prioritising waste management as part of a wider environmental campaign, with at least twelve churches in Juba taking part in a programme to improve how waste is handled. Kenyi Emmanuel Dube, a team leader for the Episcopal Church of South SudanContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Association of South Sudan Manufacturers (ASSM) has raised concerns over rising business costs in Juba, citing increased City Council charges, excessive levies by Traffic Police and PLASCOM, a waste management company and broader challenges facing local producers. The concerns were raised during a meeting with the CaretakingContinue Reading
