(JUBA) – As of 30 July 2025, approximately 80,000 people have been affected by ongoing flooding in South Sudan’s Mayendit and Bor South counties, located in Unity and Jonglei states. Humanitarian agencies report that, although there have been no official cases of displacement linked to the flooding, the situation remainsContinue Reading
(TWIC EAST) – Prolonged flooding has left most payams in Twic East County isolated and struggling, severely damaging livelihoods and limiting access to emergency assistance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. In a statement issued on 29 July, FAO said that despite extreme challenges,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is nearing the completion of its first ever seismological observatory centre, a major step in building the country’s capacity to detect and monitor earthquake activity. The development was confirmed during a site visit over the weekend by the Minister of Mining, Martin Gama Abucha, and theContinue Reading
(YEI) – A South Sudanese community based organisation, Community Creativity for Development (CC4D), has launched a practical technology training programme aimed at empowering youth in Yei and refugee youth at Rhino Camp in Uganda. According to the organisation’s Executive Director, Mathew Duku, the initiative focuses on giving young people theContinue Reading
(PAYINJIAR) – Persistent flooding in Payinjiar County, Unity State, has reached critical levels, leaving entire communities submerged and prompting urgent calls for national and international assistance. Residents describe the crisis as unprecedented, warning that without immediate intervention, the area could soon become entirely uninhabitable. The situation has steadily worsened sinceContinue Reading
(BENTIU) – Severe flooding in Unity State has triggered a wave of deforestation, raising growing concern among local residents, environmentalists and authorities over the long term damage to South Sudan’s fragile ecosystems. Trees submerged by floodwaters are dying and increasingly being cut down for firewood and construction, leaving behind barrenContinue Reading
UPDATE – New Context from Kajo-Keji County Commissioner’s Office. There is new context on this story following an official press release issued by the Kajo-Keji County Commissioner’s Office. Key updates include: +Denial of Allegations: The Commissioner’s Office has categorically denied reports of ongoing illegal logging in Kajo-Keji, calling them falseContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A civil society activist in Yei River County has raised the alarm over widespread deforestation in South Sudan, warning that unchecked tree felling is worsening environmental damage and undermining national efforts to address climate change. Justoson Victor Yoasa, a local activist, said increasing insecurity and ongoingContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A new climate change initiative has been launched in Yei River County by the African Democracy and Resilience Network (ADRN), calling on local communities to adopt sustainable practices, plant more trees and take urgent steps to protect the environment. The one day meeting in Yei broughtContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has taken an important step towards improving its weather forecasting services following a four day regional training workshop held in the capital, Juba, from 16 to 19 June 2025. The workshop aimed to strengthen the technical capacity of operational forecasters at the South Sudan Meteorological ServicesContinue Reading
