(Morobo) – Armed attackers targeted Morobo County Hospital in South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State on the night of Friday, June 20, 2025, in a violent incident that further threatens health services in the region. According to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the assailants looted medical supplies, robbed hospital staff, and torchedContinue Reading
(Yei) – A youth leader in Yei County has expressed serious concern over the rise of gambling among young people, saying it is driving many students away from schools and agricultural activities while also contributing to a rise in petty crime. Gaga Frank Osman, the chairperson of the Yei YouthContinue Reading
(Yei) – At least 20 police officers from Yei County have completed a ten-day training course aimed at improving how local authorities respond to gender-based violence (GBV) and protect the rights of women and girls. The training, organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the UnitedContinue Reading
(Morobo) – A group of unidentified armed men stormed Morobo Hospital in Central Equatoria State on Friday night, looting the facility and setting two ambulances on fire. The incident has sparked widespread fear and condemnation from local authorities and residents alike. Witnesses said the attackers arrived around 10:30 p.m. CentralContinue Reading
(Juba) – Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lieutenant General Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, held a meeting on Friday with the leadership of the South Sudan Islamic Council to discuss cooperation in areas of social development, peace, and public service delivery. The meeting, held at the State Government Secretariat in Juba, focusedContinue Reading
(Morobo) – Over 250 households in Nyargilo village, Panyume Payam, Morobo County, have received aid from Stromme Foundation, marking the first assistance to returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) since their occupation of the area about a month ago. The aid distribution, which included tarpaulin, seeds, and agricultural tools, wasContinue Reading
(Yei) – Residents of Yei town in South Sudan are urging the county government to urgently repair and upgrade roads in the town center and nearby residential areas, saying the worsening conditions are making daily life difficult, especially during the rainy season. Several residents told Access Radio that roads throughoutContinue Reading
(Yei) – The Commissioner of Yei River County, Emmanuel Taban Seme, has officially received a five-year strategic plan intended to guide the county’s development efforts from 2025 to 2030. The plan was submitted by the Council Exercises Planning Committee during a formal presentation on June 20, 2025. Commissioner Seme welcomedContinue Reading
(Yei) – A total of 25 officers from the police and prison services in Yei River County have received specialised training to improve their capacity in managing cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). The training was held on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, and was organised by the Centre forContinue Reading
(Kajo-Keji) – The county government of Kajo-Keji in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan, has directed all Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) operating in the area to transition from emergency humanitarian assistance to long-term development programming. The directive was officially issued on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a briefing held by the OfficeContinue Reading
