(JUBA CITY) – Authorities in Central Equatoria State have banned the distribution of harmful and illegal drugs in Juba, including codeine, crystal meth commonly known as ice, and marijuana. State officials said the measure is part of efforts to address rising drug abuse, which they described as a key factorContinue Reading
(NIMULE, MAGWI COUNTY) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has rejected eight trucks carrying maize grain at the Nimule Border Station after the consignments failed to meet national quality and safety standards. In a statement issued on 24 February 2026, the Bureau said the trucks were turned backContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Authorities in Juba County have intervened in Garbu Village in Mangalla Payam following reports of violent attacks on farmers and destruction of agricultural land. The intervention on Friday was led by the County Commissioner, Emmanuel Tete Ezbon, accompanied by organised security forces. The move followed complaints fromContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Yei Civil Society Forum has welcomed efforts by county and state authorities to address the ongoing cattle crisis affecting communities in Yei River County. On Monday, 16 February 2026, Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme announced during a press conference at the county headquartersContinue Reading
(TORE PAYAM, YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A prominent community leader in Tore Payam of Yei River County is appealing to county and state authorities, as well as leaders of the Mundari community, to ensure the peaceful return of raided livestock belonging to local residents. Ali Hassan Juma, Chairperson of theContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Authorities in Yei River County have formed a mobile security force to track down armed cattle herders accused of raiding livestock and causing insecurity in several villages of the county Residents and community leaders reported that armed cattle keepers, believed to be from the Mundari community,Continue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY ) – More than 100 heads of cattle were reportedly raided last week in several bomas of Yei River County by suspected Mundari cattle keepers, according to residents and community leaders. The affected areas include Minyori Boma, Tokori Boma, Pisak Boma, Mapoko Boma, and Logo Boma. AbelContinue Reading
(REJAF PAYAM, JUBA COUNTY) – Authorities in Juba County have ordered an immediate halt to illegal land activities in Gumbo Boma following the arrest of four suspects accused of unlawful plot demarcation and sale. The arrests took place on Wednesday evening after the Juba County Commissioner, Hon Emmanuel Tete Ezbon,Continue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Police authorities in Yei River County say crime has reduced since the beginning of January this year, despite the difficult economic situation facing residents. Yei River County Police Inspector Major General Ali Abdallah Tiff said the police have recorded only a few minor crimes committed byContinue Reading
(NIMULE, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – Authorities in Nimule Municipality have recovered 236 cattle stolen from Amuru district, Uganda, in a cross border raid on 26th January 2026. The recovery was the result of a joint operation involving the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), Community Mobilization Initiative (CMI), and the TigerContinue Reading
