Russian geologists explore minerals in Magwi County

A team of Russian geologists has recently conducted a three-day survey for mineral resources in Magwi County, , prompting mixed reactions from local communities over concerns about transparency and lack of community involvement. The team, consisting of nine geologists, visited Patoko village and Alipo Hills in Owinykibul Payam, using GPS-guided equipment to assess the area’s […]

Flood Submerged home, farmers in Pachalla South County

Month of August 2025 – Approximately 8,530 individuals have been affected by flooding in Pochalla South County in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), leaving residents homeless and farms destroyed along the border with Ethiopia. The overflow of the Akobo River often breaks its banks and floods Pochalla and other low-lying areas near the border. […]

Flooding in Unity State forces residents to flee their homes

Flooding in Unity State’s Panyijiar County has forced residents to be displaced from their homes. The main towns of Ganyliel and Nyal are moving to higher ground as rising river waters and heavy rains continue to submerge the area. Details: https://www.facebook.com/radiomiraya

Floods affected thousands of households in Twic East

In August 2025, More than 9,000 households within the county of Twic are affected by heavy rainwater, many homes collapsing, and children are already being affected by waterborne diseases, malaria.and mosquito infestations. Details: Over 10,000 households affected by floods in Twic East – Commissioner – Eye Radio

Heavy rains wash out key road leading to Terekekaa town

On 18 August 2025-The road linking Tali payam to Terekeka town has been cut off due to heavy rainfall. the torrential rains have submerged the road, making it nearly impassable for motorists and travelers. Citizens are unable to receive services in the area. Details: Tali Payam cut off from Terekeka town as heavy rains wash […]

Heavy flooding inundates health facility in Panyijiar

On 18 August 2025, the health facility and airstrip in Ganyliel, the headquarters of Panyijiar County, were inundated by heavy rainfall, forcing the evacuation of two dozen patients. The primary health care center (PHCC) remained flooded. The facility was completely underwater, and the patients were suffering as a result. Details: Heavy flooding inundates health facility […]

Flooding hits four payams in Unity State

On 12 August 2025, four payams in Guit County hits by flooding, forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes. The rainstorms affected many families and 1000 school children and closure of several schools, leaving children out of class, and disrupted health services after medical staff were unable to reach their posts. “They are in […]

Rainstorm Damages Magwi Hospital, Cuts Power to Key Equipment

A powerful storm has torn off solar panels at Magwi Hospital, disrupting power supply to critical laboratory machines. On 14 august, 2025, The Torrential rains also caused the Adduce stream to overflow, isolating residents, patients, and health workers from the facility. Source: https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/crnnewsupdates

Woman arrested in Tonj South County for smuggling bullets

 On 7th August 2025, a woman was apprehended in Tonj South County by security forces while smuggling ammunition to the restive Tonj East County. She confessed that someone received the bullets at the border in Northern Bahr el Ghazal and sent them to Wau in Western Bahr el Ghazal State, where she picked them. Source: […]