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Rampant Fire Outbreaks in Northern Bahr El Ghazal—A Call for Urgent Fire Safety Measures.

The fire that erupted at Malualkhon Market in Aweil East County this morning serves as yet another stark reminder of the growing fire hazard facing Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. While the cause of this latest fire remains unknown, the devastating impact

March 18, 2025

Ariel bombings kill over 180, leave thousands homeless

The United Nations has issued an alert about the safety of civilians in South Sudan, following armed clashes and aerial assaults that killed over 180 people, injured 250 others, and displaced an estimated 125,000 people in March. The UN expressed great worry

April 16, 2025

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Electricity company, Ezra drops Thermal Energy tariff by 13% to ease customer burden

The Ezra Construction and Development Group has introduced a 13% interim discount on the Thermal Energy Tariff to support affordable energy access in South Sudan. A 13% interim discount on thermal energy tariffs is introduced to ease consumer burdens until the Nesitu

April 16, 2025

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Ministry of Health launches cholera vaccination campaign in Pibor

The Ministry of Health in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) on Tuesday launched a cholera vaccination campaign following the arrival of vaccine shipments last week. The ministry received 250,000 doses of the oral cholera vaccine from the National Ministry of Health

April 15, 2025

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US Waiver on HIV/Aids assistant in South Sudan

South Sudan Stakeholders have experience optimism on the resumption of essential health services to HIV/AID patients after US waiver in January. On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending US foreign development assistance for 90 days to evaluate

April 15, 2025

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Stakeholders urge govt to double efforts in supporting HIV/Aids programs

The South Sudan HIV/AIDS Commission (SSAC) has decried low funding adding that there is need for government to double efforts in ensuring the realization of its strategic plans. Addressing Journalists on Tuesday, Dr Esterina Novello, the chairperson of South Sudan Aid Commission

April 15, 2025

Three children dead after boat capsized in River Nile

Local authorities have confirmed the deaths of three children who drowned when a boat sailing from the Canal to Malakal capsized in the River Nile. According to the Director for Information in the commissioner’s office, Monykuer Lam Ayul, the boat capsized due

April 15, 2025

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Armed individuals stormed hospital; Medical activities halted in Ulang

Medicine San Frontiers suspended its only functional hospital in Ulang after dozens of armed individuals raided hospital, plundering crucial medical supplies and threatening workers. The incident forced over 100 patients who were having treatment to evacuate, including women receiving maternity care and

April 14, 2025

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Traders decry closure of shops over Tax disputes, call for intervention

Traders in Juba City have decried continuous closure of shops by City Council over tax disputes. Some of the taxes levied by Juba City council on traders include, Annual Town rate, annual rental value, Service fee, Garbage fee Signboard fee among others.

April 14, 2025

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Central Equatorial Governor directs City Council to halt closure of shops over tax disputes.

The governor of Central Equatoria state Augustino Jadalla Wani has urged the Juba City Council and the tax collection department to cease all hostile means for tax enforcement. The Government made a concern following a public outcry that the Juba City Council

April 14, 2025

Civil Society to rollout ‘No Return to War’ Campaigns

The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has revealed plans to rollout ‘No Return to War’ Campaigns across the Country in a bid to safeguard peaceful coexistence. Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani expressed that it

April 14, 2025