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
Experienced journalists leaving newsrooms amid economic crisis
South Sudanese editors are raising alarms over the country’s deepening economic crisis, lack of training opportunities, and low journalist pay—factors they say are driving experienced reporters out of the profession and weakening the quality of news coverage. the crisis has been exacerbated by the end of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding, which had […]
Woman cuts off husband’s genitals after argument in Aweil East
On 5 Sept 2025, a woman chopped off her husband’s genitals in Aweil East County of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. Details: Woman cuts off husband’s genitals after argument in Aweil East – Radio Tamazuj
Ayod County faces humanitarian crisis after floods
On 7, Sept, 2025-Severe Flooding Crisis in Ayod County, Jonglei State. Displacement: Approximately 50,000 people have been displaced due to heavy rains and river overflow, Affected Areas: Major impact in Gog Payam (9,300), Khorwai (9,000), Pajiek (7,500), Kwachdeng (8,000), Ayod town (2,700), and surrounding villages (8,700), Humanitarian Needs: Residents face critical shortages of food, shelter, […]
Pigi schools face closure as funding dries up
On 7 Sept 2025, primary students are struggling to attend classes due to a lack of basic learning materials, a situation worsened by persistent flooding and insecurity in the area, and lack of funding, and that has led to a shortage of essential supplies like exercise books, pens, and rulers for 7,107 schoolchildren. 45 teachers, […]