(NIMULE) – A peace dialogue aimed at ending gang related violence has started in Nimule Municipality, bringing together five rival groups who have been a long standing source of insecurity in the Eastern Equatoria border town. The meeting was held at Jerusalem Church and marks the first organised attempt byContinue Reading
(NIMULE, MAGWI COUNTY, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – Local authorities in Nimule have pledged stronger action against rising gang activity following a meeting that brought together chiefs, community leaders, youth representatives and security officials. The meeting, chaired by Mayor Caesar Longa Fuli, came after a fresh outbreak of incidents in August 2025Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has issued a public warning about fraudulent online adverts and messages falsely claiming to offer official grant opportunities on behalf of the government. According to the Ministry, the scam adverts are circulating on social media and various websites, oftenContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Humanitarian officials say that kidnappings of aid workers in South Sudan have more than doubled in 2025 compared with last year, raising new fears for the safety of staff and the continuity of critical relief services. At least 30 South Sudanese aid workers have been abducted since January,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has held discussions with senior leadership of the National Prison Service of South Sudan (NPSSS) on plans to address critical challenges facing the Juba Central Prison. The talks took place at the State Secretariat on Thursday and brought togetherContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Central Equatoria State Government has strongly condemned the killing of two people and the abduction of seven children in Aru Junction, Lokiliri Payam, Juba County. The condemnation was made during the State Security Committee’s weekly meeting chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on TuesdayContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The United States Embassy in Juba has renewed its call for a credible investigation into the death of freelance journalist Christopher Allen, who held dual U.S. and United Kingdom citizenship. Allen was shot dead in August 2017 while reporting on a clash in Kaya Town, Central EquatoriaContinue Reading
(JUBA – The Director General of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration, Major General Elia Costa, confirmed on Thursday that several immigration officers have been arrested on allegations of fraud in the processing of official documents. Speaking at a joint media briefing with the South Sudan Revenue Authority in Juba,Continue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – Leaders, women’s groups and human rights activists in Central Equatoria State are asking the police to make sure justice is done after two young schoolgirls were raped in Limuro village, Lainya County, on 12 August 2025. Paramount Chief Jackson Lumori said the girls, aged 15 and 16,Continue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – A human rights activist has condemned the gang rape of two schoolgirls in Lainya County, Central Equatoria State, calling for swift justice under South Sudan’s legal system. Local authorities confirmed the arrest of two men in connection with the alleged assault, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon inContinue Reading
