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 […]
Heavy downpours cut off road linking Mundri West and East counties
Flash floods and torrential rainfall have submerged key sections of road infrastructure, disrupting transportation across the region. access between villages in Mundri East County and beyond has been severely affected.“Regarding the general situation, the flooding has worsened, especially around Maridi. However, in Kadiba, the road infrastructure is inferior. The area is too swampy, and it’s […]
Climate change affects farmers in Kapoeta County
On 26 July 2025, Farmers in Kapoeta South County are facing some challenges posed by weaver bird invasions and tenacious drought in the area. Residents of the county have adopted farming as a means of survival, thereby improving their livelihoods despite the challenging nature of the soil in the semi-desert region Influx of birds, Climate […]
Floods Fuel Widespread Deforestation in Unity State, Raising Alarms Over Long-Term Environmental Impact
Persistent flooding in Unity State has triggered widespread deforestation, with submerged trees dying off and increasingly harvested for firewood sparking fears among residents and environmentalist’s over long-term ecological damage. While the floods have devastated homes, displaced communities, and threatened livelihoods, a less visible but equally critical consequence is unfolding across the landscape. Trees left standing […]
Grasshoppers Wreak Havoc in Twic County, Farmers Face Steep Losses
Farmers in Twic County in Warrap State are a grappling with significant losses following destructive invasion of grasshoppers that has laid waste to vast swathes of crops. The affected areas include Apurun, Ricu, Makol, and Kuec, all located within Turalei Payam.
Jopari residents decry forced evictions, land grabbing
The inhabitants of the Jopari residential area in Juba County have protested alleged grabbing of their land and forced eviction by armed men ,Jopari has a scene of violent land disputes. Recently, Central Equatoria State authorities issued an order halting land allocations in parts of Juba over controversy and disputes. Several residents were affected and […]
Flood cut off Aweil West County
On 8 July 2025- Heavy rains resulted in flooding in Aweil West County highway, disrupting travel ahead of the independence celebrations scheduled on 9th July in Marialbaai NBGs Motorists are facing significant challenges in crossing the road from both directions. Public transport services have been halted, with many operators now stopping to transfer passengers to […]
W. Equatoria farmers decry crop failures occasioned by erratic rains
June 18, 2025-Farmers in Western Equatoria State have raised an alarm over widespread crop failures caused by erratic and unpredictable rainfall, which they link to the growing effects of climate change. farmer, Elinai Dusman, appealed for government support, saying the rain had failed them.“Many crops have failed due to insufficient rainfall, and I appeal to […]
EW 1: Magwi farmers fear poor harvest as dry spell hits county
June 21, 2025 – Farmers in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, warned Friday of potential crop failures as a prolonged dry spell threatens harvests in parts of the region. Fields in Abara, Opari, Moli Tokuro, and parts of Greater Pageri are at risk due to insufficient rainfall. Magwi, a key food-producing area in Eastern Equatoria […]
New Kauto Administrative Area neglect in remote Eastern Equatoria
On June 18, 2025, the government of Eastern Equatoria State announced the creation of the Kauto Administrative Area, located in the extreme southeastern part of South Sudan, bordering both Kenya and Ethiopia. Kauto historically suffered from severe isolation and a lack of essential services delivery and government presence in remote areas. The neglected part of […]