Floods displace more than 3,000 households in Akobo
On 25 Oct 2025-Flooding has affected more than 3,000 households in Jonglei’s Akobo County, displacing families and destroying livelihoods. The crisis has also brought dangerous wildlife into communities and the growing danger from snakes. floods have displaced 1,542 households in Akobo East and 1,500 in Akobo West. Details: Floods displace more than 3,000 households in […]
Man Maims 15 Cows with Panga After Garden Destroyed in Rumbek East
On 11 Oct 2025, A farmer maimed 15 cows with a panga in retaliation for the animals destroying his garden. The incident that occurred in Awan village, Rumbek East County, has heightened tensions between farmers and cattle herders in the county. Details: Rumbek East farmer arrested for maiming cows in crop dispute – Radio Tamazuj
Police arrest 2 for smuggling ammunition in Aweil
On 7 October 2025, authorities in Aweil intercepted an attempted smuggling operation involving two men at the Aweil Bus Station. The suspects had concealed AK-47 ammunition inside a bus that was fully loaded and en route to Wau and Juba. The discovery was made before the bus departed, preventing the illegal cargo from reaching its […]
Sexual Harassment Forces Women Out of South Sudan Journalism, Media Leaders Warn
Report: On 24 Sept 2025-A growing number of female journalists in South Sudan are abandoning their careers due to persistent sexual harassment within media institutions, according to media leaders and advocacy groups. The abuse, often perpetrated by senior editors and managers, remains largely unreported, creating a culture of silence and impunity that threatens the future […]
South Sudan records 507 suicides in eight months, CEPO warns of more
South Sudan recorded 507 suicide cases between January and August 2025, according to a report by the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) Central Equatoria State recorded the highest deaths with 301 cases. Among them were 109 men, including 19 youths, and 192 women, including 83 housewives and 53 girls forced into early marriages. The […]
Elderly women drown in flood water to death in Panyagor
On 23, Sept, 2025- 70s years old woman drowned while trying to navigate a flooded area of the town. Her body was recovered the next morning. Jonglei State is among the regions most affected by seasonal flooding in South Sudan, with heavy rains frequently destroying homes, displacing communities, and cutting off roads and farmland. Details: […]
Traders count loses as flood washes away over 50 shops in Pibor
On 25, Sept, 2025, traders are counting losses after heavy rainfall submerged 58 shops, isolating residents from the main market in Pibor town, the prolonged flooding poses a risk to livelihoods, damages markets and agricultural land, and heightens the likelihood of hunger and disease outbreaks. Details: Traders count loses as flood washes away over 50 […]
Poor Harvest Amidst Hunger in Jur River County
Farmers in Jur River County are facing the challenge of drought. There was no rain early on, and they have experienced low crop production and other difficulties. Donors and supporters are urged to support as well the government intervene as the hunger situation is alarming. Details: Jur River County reports poor harvest amidst hunger – […]
Floods leave thousands homeless in Malakal
On 22 Sept 2025, More than 7,000 people displaced by severe flooding in Upper Nile State are in urgent need of food, shelter, and medical aid. The flooding caused Schools to be closed, and there was a rise in snakebites. Details: Floods leave thousands homeless in Makal County – Radio Tamazuj
Floods inundate over 200 homes, shops in Pibor
On 21 Sept 2025, 204 households, including 47 shops, have been affected, and the main market has partially shut down due to the rising floodwaters in Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). Details: Floods inundate over 200 homes, shops in Pibor – Radio Tamazuj