Rokon Hosts Peace Mission Following Dolo Payam Livestock Recovery

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In: Security, Terekeka County, Western Equatoria

(ROKON, TEREKEKA COUNTY) – A high level government delegation has arrived in Rokon to calm inter-communal tensions and secure lasting peace between the Mundari and Moru communities, following a cattle recovery mission in Dolo Payam last week. The team is led by the Co-Chair Security Advisor of Central Equatoria StateContinue Reading

Internet Infrastructure Reaches Western Equatoria

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In: Ecommerce, Infrastructure, Technology, Western Equatoria

(YAMBIO) – South Sudan’s national fiber optic network has reached Western Equatoria State after crossing Duma Crossing from Wau, with the cable expected to arrive in Tambura later this week if work continues as planned. The expansion is expected to improve internet connectivity across the state, strengthen access to information,Continue Reading

Western Equatoria Announces State University Launch

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In: Education, Western Equatoria

(YAMBIO COUNTY) – Western Equatoria State University will open in August, with the state government providing 200 free admission application forms to prospective students in an effort to improve access to higher education in South Sudan. The free application forms will be available to eligible students after the Ministry ofContinue Reading

South Sudan GBV Survivors to Benefit From EU UNFPA Health Project

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In: Banking and Finance, Health, Jonglei State, Unity State, Upper Nile State, Western Equatoria

(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

Oxfam Partner Modi Enosa Mbaraza Appointed Yambio Commissioner

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In: Politics, Western Equatoria

(YAMBIO COUNTY) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a series of republican decrees relieving and appointing multiple officials across the Western Equatoria State government. The changes, announced on Sunday, affect state ministers, independent commission members, and county commissioners. Hon. Modi Enosa Mbaraza has been appointed as the new CommissionerContinue Reading

Borehole Brings Clean Water to Panyijiar Hospital

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In: Local, Unity State, Western Equatoria

(PANYIJIAR COUNTY) – A new borehole and hand pump have been installed at Panyijiar County Hospital in Unity State, improving access to clean water for patients and health workers at the facility. The project was completed following logistical operations carried out by teams working with South Sudan Red Cross volunteers.Continue Reading