(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A civil society leader in South Sudan’s Yei River County is calling on the County Legislative Council to deliberate on and resolve the growing problem of youth gangs in Yei town. Modi Arkangelo, the head of the Yei Civil Society Forum, says the increasing formation ofContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Yei Civil Society Forum has condemned the recent wave of abductions targeting civilians and community leaders in the area. Last week, several civilians, including travelers, were abducted in Gimunu along the Yei–Juba road and in Pakula villages. The outgoing commissioner of Yei River County, EmmanuelContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Yei town are appealing to the newly appointed commissioner of Yei River County Samuel Malimo Batali to prioritize peace, security, service delivery and development projects across the county’s five Payams. According to the residents, security, service delivery and development programs have remained stagnant sinceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Presidential decrees have ended the terms of the Commissioners of Yei River, Lainya, and Morobo counties after 19 months in office. Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme of Yei River County, Hon. Robert John Morris of Lainya County, and Hon. Charles Data Bullen of Morobo County have been relieved ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The government of Central Equatoria State has seen several leadership changes following Presidential decrees by H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit. The changes affect state advisors, ministers, independent commissions, and county commissioners. Several officials have been relieved of their duties. Among them are Hon. Valentino Kenyi, Advisor on HumanContinue Reading
(JUBA/YEI) – The leadership of Yei River County has changed following a Presidential decree from H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit. Hon. Samuel Malimbo Batali has been appointed as the new Commissioner, replacing Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme. The Office of the Commissioner expressed gratitude to Hon. Taban Seme for his serviceContinue Reading
(CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE) – The President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has issued several presidential decrees relieving and appointing officials within the Revitalized Transitional Government of Central Equatoria State on Sunday evening. The decrees, issued in accordance with Article 106A(2)(a) of the Transitional Constitution of South Sudan, 2011 (asContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Authorities in Morobo County say seven local tobacco farmers have been released from police custody without charges after spending more than three weeks in detention. The farmers were arrested in mid February 2026 after local authorities accused them of illegally growing tobacco in the area. County officialsContinue Reading
(UGANDA / SOUTH SUDAN ) – A two-year Sustainable Peace, Environment and Economic Development Project, known as SPEED, has been launched to support local communities in parts of South Sudan and Uganda. The project is funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and is an extension of the PAMANA ProjectContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – More than 50 girls at Juba Day Secondary School in Juba have benefited from a mentorship and financial literacy outreach organized by KCB Bank South Sudan as part of activities marking International Women’s Day. During the session, bank officials engaged the students in discussions on financial literacy,Continue Reading
