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, […]
Gunmen kill head of bench court in Mundri West
On 31 August 2025, around 9 pm the head of the bench court in Mundri West County, Chief Justin Ibrahim was shot and killed by Unidentified gunmen at his home. Details: Gunmen kill head of bench court in Mundri West – Radio Tamazuj
Two security personnel killed in Jebel Boma market attack
On 30 August 2025-Two SSPDF were killed and three businessmen injured in an attack by armed assailants on the main market in Jebel Boma, a town in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), The officers deployed to protect the market. Details: Two security personnel killed in Jebel Boma market attack – Radio Tamazuj
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 […]
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 […]
Unknown Gunmen Killed Young Woman on the Juba-Mundri Road Ambush
On 16 July 2025- A 27-year-old woman traveling along the Juba-Mundri road was ambushed and killed by an unknown gunman. The incident happened near kasa-Alokado, close to Lainya . the gunmen randomly opened fire on a private vehicle, shot one dead, and other passengers left seriously injured.
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: […]
Five miners killed & One missing in Camp 15 road ambush
On 5th August, 2025, at least five people, including a pregnant woman and two boys, were killed when unidentified assailants indiscriminately opened fire on a group of men and women who were going to mine gold, and one person is missing after they were ambushed in the Camp 15 area in Eastern Equatoria State’s BUDI […]
Five fish traders killed in ambush along Unity-Lakes States border
On 5th August, 2025, at least five fish traders were killed by unidentified gunmen in an ambush along the border between Rumbek North and Mayiandit counties. The attack occurred on Tuesday around 1 p.m. in the Yiga area of Madol Payam, Rumbek North County. Source: Five fish traders killed in ambush along Unity-Lakes States border […]