(KAJO-KEJI) – The Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, Hon. Wani Jackson Mule, has directed a complete and immediate halt to all illegal logging and timber harvesting activities in Nyepo, Limi, Liwolo and Kala villages. This directive, issued on 16 July 2025, was addressed to the County Executive Director, the Directorate ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Environment and Forestry, Hon. Josephine Naphon Cosmas, on Friday led a delegation from her ministry to pay a courtesy visit to the Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), H.E. Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, in Juba. The visit was primarily to extend warm congratulationsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Meteorological Department has issued a public warning about potential flooding in several parts of the country due to expected heavy rains between July and September. The alert comes as some areas, including Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, are already experiencing flooding. InContinue Reading
(Kajo Keji) – Residents of Kajo-Keji County in Central Equatoria State are calling on national and state authorities to take immediate action against illegal logging, which they say has severely harmed their environment and disrupted traditional farming patterns. Several community members report that despite repeated government directives banning deforestation, largeContinue Reading
(Aweil) – Three new boreholes have been completed in Danyang, Kot Akec and War-Akiir by the ASK Foundation, delivering clean and safe water to communities that have long struggled with waterborne diseases, including cholera. The project marks major progress in efforts to improve public health and reduce the risk ofContinue Reading
(Tore) – A severe water crisis is affecting thousands of residents in Tore Payam, located in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. Most boreholes, once a vital source of clean drinking water, have broken down, forcing residents to rely on open wells and nearby streams and raisingContinue Reading
(Yei) – Emmanuel Christian University (ECU) has launched a tree planting initiative focused on Maesopsis eminii, a fast growing tree commonly used to provide shade in coffee farming. The effort is part of the university’s ongoing commitment to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. Maesopsis eminii is known forContinue Reading
(Juba) – In January 2025, South Sudan’s Minister of Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon, ordered a halt to the issuing of new logging permits across the country. The directive was intended to stop the growing problem of illegal logging, especially of teak, a highly valuable but endangered hardwood species. TheContinue Reading
(Bentiu) – A joint delegation of South Sudan’s national government officials and representatives from the United Nations visited Unity State on Tuesday, 24th June 2025, to assess the current flooding and cholera situation affecting communities across the region. The visit was hosted by the Governor of Unity State, H.E. JusticeContinue Reading
(Yei) – Students and residents in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, are calling on government authorities to urgently rehabilitate roads that have become nearly impassable during the rainy season. Heavy rainfall has caused streams to overflow, making the journey to school increasingly difficult and dangerous for many children. LocalContinue Reading
