(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE STATE) – Aerial control operations have been launched against Quelea bird outbreaks that are threatening cereal crops in Upper Nile State. The Quelea bird, also known as the Red-billed Quelea, is a small weaver bird that weighs about 20 grammes. It is described as the most destructiveContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Congress Organising Committees for Upper Nile State, Unity State and Ruweng Administrative Area have finalised their preparations for upcoming party activities across the respective state and administrative area. The team for Upper Nile State and Ruweng Administrative Area is headedContinue Reading
(MABAN, SOUTH SUDAN) – Communities in South Sudan’s Upper Nile region have drawn up practical plans to prepare for and manage climate shocks, warning that flooding and drought are undermining efforts to build lasting peace. The plans emerged from a two day “Peace Talks” initiative held in Maban County andContinue Reading
(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE) – Construction of the new SSBC Radio buildings in Malakal is set for completion by the end of September 2026, a development expected to boost civic education and public information ahead of national elections in the State. The Deputy Governor of Upper Nile State and Acting Governor,Continue Reading
(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE STATE) – Security forces in Upper Nile State have recovered 25 head of cattle stolen last week and returned them to their owners, as the state government issued a strong warning against cattle raiding. The return took place Wednesday in Malakal before government officials and heads ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The European Union has allocated 1.5 million euros to support reproductive health and gender based violence services for vulnerable women and girls in South Sudan, with around 350,000 people expected to benefit across four states. The funding, to be managed by the United Nations Population Fund, will provideContinue Reading
(BALIET COUNTY) – The United Nations World Food Programme has suspended all humanitarian operations in Baliet County, Upper Nile State, following a series of armed attacks on a river convoy delivering food and essential supplies to vulnerable communities. The agency said the attacks took place between 30 January and 1Continue Reading
(MALAKAL) – The South Sudan Red Cross has completed a five day training programme for volunteers who are preparing to serve as Boma Health Workers in Malakal, Upper Nile State. The training forms part of a wider humanitarian response project funded by the Swedish Red Cross and SIDA HUM. TheContinue Reading
(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE STATE) – The Girls Leadership Club in Malakal is helping young women in the Protection of Civilians site build confidence, continue their education and work toward their goals, despite the difficult conditions they face. Susan Daniel, a student at Vision Academy Secondary School and a member ofContinue Reading
(JONGLEI ) – The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has warned that severe flooding in South Sudan could affect more than one million people this year, with more than 100,000 already displaced. The agency said the floods are worsening an already fragile humanitarian situation in the country. According to UNHCR,Continue Reading
