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(JUBA) – The latest assessment by the Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) in South Sudan has revealed that while overall national prices dipped slightly between June and July 2025, many regions continue to experience sharp cost increases driven by regional disparities, currency depreciation, road conditions, and insecurity. The national medianContinue Reading

South Sudan Struggles to Provide Safe Water as Population Grows and Conflict Continues

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In: Central Equatoria, Health, Infrastructure, Northern Bahr el Ghazal

(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, met on Thursday with Hon. Yar Paul Kuol, Managing Director of the South Sudan Urban Water Corporation, to discuss ways of improving water access and management in urban centres across the state. The meeting took place atContinue Reading

Northern Bahr el Ghazal Steps Up Road Rehabilitation

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(AWEIL) – Governor Simon Ober Mawut of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State visited ongoing road rehabilitation projects in Aweil Town on Wednesday, and effectively signalled continued government efforts to improve infrastructure in one of South Sudan’s key northern urban centres. The inspection tour included key internal roads between the AweilContinue Reading

State Weather Department Flags Eastern South Sudan for Above Normal Rainfall

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(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

New Boreholes Bring Clean Water to Communities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal

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(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

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(Aweil) – Communities in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, are set to benefit from better access to markets, schools, and health centres following the completion and official handover of a newly rehabilitated 15 kilometre feeder road. The Mayom Lach–Ayai road was restored through a project led byContinue Reading

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(Aweil) – Traffic authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have issued a ban on the use of tinted vehicle windows and spotlights, citing growing security concerns and a link to rising criminal activity involving vehicles with obscured interiors. Colonel Gabriel Ungom Autiak, Acting Director of the State Traffic Police,Continue Reading