By Alan Clement Jonglei State has stepped up flood resilience efforts as Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok met a VNG International delegation to discuss joint strategies for disaster preparedness and response. According to the State’s press unit, the delegation, led by Karim Buossak, met with the Governor and senior state[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya Jonglei State government and VNG International, a Netherlands-based organization, have committed to strengthening their partnership to enhance flood resilience across the state. The vow follows a high-level discussion in Bor that signals a significant step toward institutional collaboration on flood mitigation. Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya Civil society activist in Jonglei State, Bol Deng Bol, has called on both the state and national governments to urgently intervene in the escalating tension between the communities of Duk and Twic East Counties. He warned that renewed clashes could erupt if no action is taken.[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has declared education as the most significant investment Jonglei can make to secure a productive and prosperous future. According to the state’s press unit, the governor made the remark during flag-off of the “Back-to-School” project under the theme[Read More…]

 By Lodu William Odiya The commissioner of Bor County in Jonglei state has urged the Civilians to cooperate with the security forces for better protection and service delivery. The call followed heavy deployment of Joint forces in the area after confrontation between armed youth the government forces. In an exclusive[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Jonglei State Governor, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has directed the newly appointed Revenue Commissioner to prioritize reforms to end fragmented and uncoordinated revenue collection across government institutions. According to the State’s Press Unit, Governor Riek issued the directive during the official swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The Commissioner of Fangak County in Jonglei State, John Kuol Gai, has urged the residents in the area to relocate to high ground as flood surges. Speaking to media on Thursday, Kuol expressed that despite several calls for early relocation, some of the residents resist. He[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch The drivers’ Union in Jonglei State has called for the relocation of Mogiri Cattle Auction citing that it amplifies insecurities for the travellers along Juba-Bor highway. Jonglei State drivers’ Union made this call following an ambush on the passenger’ vehicle which led to the injury of[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch The Authorities of Twic East County in Jonglei State have reported that over 300 head of cattle were raided in Twic East County. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper. Hon. Juac Arok, the Commissioner of Twic East County stated that the cattle were raided in[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya Jonglei State Governor Dr Riek Gai Kok has yesterday strengthened the state’s internal security operations through deployment of National Security service. According to a statement issued by the state press unit, a high-level delegation headed by Major General Deng Akeen Chief of Operation in National Security[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch The commissioner of Twic East County, Juac Arok, has recommended that the communal dispute between the AYuel and Hol communities of Jonglei State can effectively be put to an end through local chiefs’ efforts. Commissioner Arok made the statement in an interview with this outlet following[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya Authority in Bor county of Jonglei state have confirmed that at least six people were injured during night gangs attack over the weekend When contacted by this outlet, James Ghai Makor, Bor County commissioner said the incident happened but the injuries were minor. “This are criminals,[Read More…]

File photo of gun bullets on the ground By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities in Twic East County of Jonglei State have confirmed to this publication on Tuesday that more than 10 people were killed in a renewed revenge attack at Nang fishing site in Twic East County. According to[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Jonglei State, Riek Gai Kok has yesterday raised concern over the devastating impact of flood in the state. In s a statement issued by the state governor’s press unit, Gai made the remark during a high-level delegation visit to the SPLM National Secretariat.[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch The leadership of greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has formed a flood management committee to help address and deal with issues of flooding across the area. The Administrative Area government formed the committee on Wednesday as flood cases surge. According to Pibor leadership, the flood management[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch The Office of Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in Jonglei State has reported an estimate of 400,000 households to have been affected by recent flooding. The recent flooding has been triggered by heavy rains and rise over Nile waters. Speaking to this News outlet, James Madiing[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony Alali Payam in Jonglei State’s Akobo County is facing an increasingly dire humanitarian situation as severe flooding hits the area, leaving homes and farms destroyed. The situation has progressively worsened over recent years due to various factors, including climate change, conflict, and infrastructural challenges. Alali, located[Read More…]

 By Manas James Okony A renowned civil society activist based in Bor, the capital of Jonglei State has raised concerns over what he described as a shrinking civic space. Bol Deng Bol, the Executive Director of INTREPID South Sudan, expressed worries over intimidations in the state. However, the state government[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) official has appealed for quick intervention as villages become impassable due to flooding. Speaking to this outlet, AKoi Bheer, the RRC Coordinator for Bor County, reported that the recent flooding has cut off most of the villages from Bor town[Read More…]

By: Chol D. Johnson Some of the residents in Jonglei State have criticized the government’s decision to create more administrative units. Their concern followed the recent order from the governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, creating new payams and bomas such as Pawuoi Payam, Chueikeer Payam. The stakeholders[Read More…]