Small Londons Big Problem South Sudanese in Yei Want Peace, Not Politics

(YEI) – Residents in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, are urging South Sudanese authorities and development partners to renew and strengthen their commitment to peace, reconciliation and security in the region. This comes in the middle of continued insecurity, including roadside ambushes, abductions and general fear along the county’sContinue Reading

Japan Commits to Ongoing Support for South Sudan Ceasefire

(JUBA) — The Embassy of Japan in South Sudan hosted a courtesy meeting on 15 July between its Chargé d’Affaires, Mr Hiromoto Oyama, and senior leadership of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM). The event marked the handover of duties from the outgoing Chairperson, MajorContinue Reading

South Sudan Hands Over 330 Cattle to Uganda in Cross-Border Effort to Resolve Grazing Disputes

(KAJO-KEJI) – Authorities in Kajo-Keji County have officially handed over 330 head of cattle to Uganda’s Moyo District leadership in a major cross border initiative aimed at resolving long standing tensions related to illegal grazing. The handover took place on Monday, 14 July 2025, at Gwere Detach Barracks in LeforiContinue Reading

Kajo Keji Wudu Locals Praise Security Gains, Want More

KAJO-KEJI) – Residents of Kajo-Keji County in South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State are calling on the local government to strengthen peace and security in the area, saying it is essential for encouraging the return of displaced families, attracting investors, and facilitating development. Kajo-Keji, which lies along the border with Uganda,Continue Reading

Yei County Faces New Displacement Crisis as Violence in Marju Displaces 1,300 to Pokula

(YEI) – More than 1,300 internally displaced persons (IDPs), primarily women and children, have arrived in Pokula Boma, Yei River County in Central Equatoria State, after fleeing ongoing violence in neighbouring Marju Sub-Boma, local authorities have confirmed. Since Tuesday, local officials and community members have been registering new arrivals. YouthContinue Reading

Yei Paramount Chief Kidnappers Demanded $16,000 Before Releasing Victims for Free

(YEI) – Paramount Chief Joseph Brown Lo Mose and two humanitarian workers who were abducted earlier this week in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, have been released, local authorities confirmed on Thursday, 10 July 2025. The group was kidnapped at gunpoint on Monday, 7 July 2025, while travelling to PisakContinue Reading