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Worms invade Pochalla farms

By Manas James Okony   Farmers in Pochalla, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), are facing a devastating crisis as a swarm of worms has infested their field crops, prompting urgent appeals for intervention from agricultural agencies. The distressing situation highlights the vulnerability of smallholder farmers in a region already grappling[Read More…]

South Sudan expels more unfit grains

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has re-exported five trucks of grains at Nimule Port of Entry. The incident on Tuesday June, 3rd, 2025, reflects unwavering commitment of SSNBS to safeguard consumers against unhealth products. This action follows a series of recent interceptions and[Read More…]

Is South Sudan’s preference for foreign timber worth the price paid in DR Congo?

By Philip Buda Ladu/Julie Londo  Stepping into Juba’s open-air timber market under the blazing sun, you’re immediately struck by the sheer volume of Congolese and South Sudanese wood. Along dusty streets, simple shops made of rusting corrugated iron are stacked high with mahogany and teak, their freshly sawn faces gleaming[Read More…]

NBG kicks off Pneumonia vaccination

By Hou Akot Hou   Ministry of Health in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State launched a vaccination campaign on Monday to combat pneumonia. It’s part of Rotavirus Vaccination Campaign organized in partnership with Women’s Empowerment Center South Sudan (WECSS), UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO). The event was attended[Read More…]

Two soldiers injured in Pigi clashes

By Manas James   At least two South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) officers were injured in clashes with the rival Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Jonglei State’s Pigi County on Monday, authorities said. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Suleiman Deng Thon, the Pgi[Read More…]

Pneumonia vaccination launched in Yei

By James Innocent   National Ministry of Health has launched a pneumonia vaccination campaign in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. As part of awareness, a one-day meeting that brought stakeholders was convened to inform the community about the importance of vaccination. National Ministry of Health officials revealed that this[Read More…]

Drug shortage hits Pochalla

By Manas James Okony   A principal referral facility in Pochalla, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), is struggling to cope with a surge in patients amid shortage of essential drugs. The spike in cases poses a significant challenge for the healthcare system, as Pochalla Hospital is unable to meet the[Read More…]

Church suspends 20 priests

By Yiep Joseph   At least 20 priests from the Internal Province of Episcopal Church of South Sudan in Amadi in Western Equatoria State have been suspended. The Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), Archbishop Justin Badi Arama, issued an order suspending the 20 priests affiliated with[Read More…]

Authorities warn against illegal logging

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   National Minister of Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon Cosmas, has issued a stern warning against illegal logging, which has become an environmental risk across the country. Speaking after meeting with Central Equatoria State Acting governor, Paulino Lukudu Obede, Napwon emphasized the urgency of coordinated efforts.[Read More…]