(JUBA) – The South Sudan Institute of Revenue Administration has launched a five day training-of-trainers programme on taxation in the oil, gas, extractive industries and hospitality sectors to strengthen the technical capacity of South Sudan Revenue Authority staff. The training, running from 19th to 23rd October, brings together 50 participantsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a four-dose malaria vaccine schedule for children, with the fourth dose given in the second year of life to extend protection. South Sudan’s rollout has reached all 80 counties. But a government-led Post-Introduction Evaluation (PIE) shows most children who start the scheduleContinue Reading
(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – United Nations peacekeepers have stepped up patrols in Rumbek, the capital of South Sudan’s Lakes State, following two days of deadly intercommunal clashes that left at least 60 people dead and displaced about 500 families. Shops have reopened and residents are resuming their daily activities, butContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Juba County is set to begin a series of infrastructure works aimed at improving roads, lighting, and public safety, with launches scheduled over three consecutive days next week. The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Moulana Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo Wani, will launch the projects starting on Monday,Continue Reading
(MOROBO, CES) – Suspected holdout groups are still carrying out criminal activity in remote parts of Morobo County, putting civilians at risk as South Sudan prepares for elections in December. The county’s security situation is calm overall, but isolated criminal incidents continue in the most remote areas, according to aContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA / YAMBIO) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in South Sudan joined farmers, government representatives, development partners and local communities in Terekeka to mark World Food Day 2026. The celebration was held under the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” As part of the event, FAOContinue Reading
(YEI, CES) – Catholics in Diocese of Yei in Central Equatoria State are waiting up to six months for a priest to visit and administer the sacraments, the Bishop of Yei has said. Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor said insecurity, poor roads and a shortage of clergy are disrupting pastoral servicesContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The Holy See has appointed Monsignor Marco Ganci as Chargé d’Affaires at the Apostolic Nunciature in South Sudan, maintaining the Vatican’s diplomatic presence while Archbishop Séamus Patrick Horgan receives medical treatment abroad. Ganci arrived in Juba on 15th October 2026 and was received by Bishop SantoContinue Reading
(JUBA / MOROBO) — The South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) party has officially launched the legislative campaign for Sanya Jackson Cosmas, who is running for a parliamentary seat in the State Legislative Assembly representing the Morobo South constituency in Central Equatoria State (CES). The announcement, highlighted by campaignContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA, CES) – Traditional dance and cultural activities at Freedom Square in Terekeka County have been banned every Saturday night, in a local order issued by the county’s caretaker commissioner. The ban is contained in Local Order No. 02/2026, dated 13th October 2026, titled “Stopping of Traditional Dance every SaturdayContinue Reading
