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02/10/2026

“Taxpayer money must get back to taxpayers through service delivery.”

Juba County’s newly appointed caretaker Commissioner, Kalisto Ladu Faustino, says local authorities must ensure revenue collected from their respective areas is used to provide services and carry out development activities.

Ladu made the remarks during his swearing-in ceremony at the Central Equatoria State Secretariat, stressing the need for taxpayer money to benefit taxpayers through service delivery.

02/10/2026

: WHO Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Health System in South Sudan.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country in strengthening its health system and improving access to quality health services.

According to its official page, WHO committed during the official welcoming ceremony for Dr. John G*i Yoh, the newly appointed Caretaker Minister of Health.

The health sector relies on cooperation between government institutions, development partners, humanitarian organisations and international agencies to respond to public health needs and strengthen health infrastructure and services.

By Lodu William Odiya The World Health Organisation (WHO) South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country in strengthening its health system and improving access to quality heal…

02/10/2026

Experts from the East African Community (EAC) have launched a national stakeholder consultation in Rumbek, Lakes State, to gather public views on the proposed EAC political confederation.

The consultation focused on gathering views to inform the drafting of a constitution for the proposed EAC political confederation.

By Yang Ater Yang Experts from the East African Community (EAC) have launched a national stakeholder consultation in Rumbek, Lakes State, to gather public views on the proposed EAC political confed…

02/10/2026

: Unity State Flood Defensive D***s Face Pressure as Heavy Rains Loom.

For residents of the state, climate-related challenges have become a persistent part of daily life, with repeated flooding displacing communities and damaging livelihoods and essential infrastructure.

A vast network of earthen d***s in and around Bentiu, maintained with support from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), is expected to come under increasing pressure if heavy rains intensify.

The defensive structures are critical to protecting an estimated 300,000 vulnerable people living in and around Bentiu, many of them women and children who have already experienced displacement and humanitarian hardship.

By Lodu William Odiya Communities in Unity State are facing renewed concerns over flooding as heavy rains are predicted amid warnings of a possible El Niño event and declining humanitarian funding.…

02/10/2026

: UK Says No Practical Funding for South Sudan's December Elections.

The United Kingdom has said it will not provide practical financial support for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 general elections, with outgoing British Ambassador David Ashley citing the country’s competing humanitarian and development needs.

Ashley said the UK wants to see elections take place but explained that Britain had not received a formal proposal requesting electoral assistance and had already allocated its available resources to other priority sectors.

By Lodu William Odiya The United Kingdom has said it will not provide practical financial support for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 general elections, with outgoing British Ambassador David A…

02/10/2026

: Heat Stress Across Several Counties of South Sudan.

The South Sudan Meteorological Service has issued a heat-stress alert for Friday, October 2, warning that most counties across the country could experience heat-stress conditions.

The forecast indicates extreme caution conditions in several areas, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Northern and Eastern South Sudan.

Areas expected to experience the highest temperatures include Northern Raja, Aweil North, Aweil East, Gogrial West and East, Twic, Tonj North, Abyei Administrative Area, Pariang, Abiemnhom, Rubkona, Guit, Panyikang, Fangak, Melut, Manyo, Renk, Baliet, Naser, Ayod, Duk, Uror, Akobo, Twic East, Yirol East, and Bor South.

Residents are being advised to take precautions against excessive heat, particularly during the hottest hours of the day.

The public is encouraged to drink water regularly, even when not thirsty, limit prolonged exposure to high temperatures, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities where possible.

By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan Meteorological Service has issued a heat-stress alert for Friday, October 2, warning that most counties across the country could experience heat-stress conditions. …

02/10/2026

: Flood Damages Kapuri Bridge, Disrupting Movement As Residents Are Stranded.

The Kapuri Bridge is an important link for residents travelling between Kapuri and Kabu. Its disruption has increased difficulties for communities that depend on the crossing, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.

The disruption has raised concerns among residents who rely on the route for their daily activities, including accessing markets, schools, workplaces, and other essential services.

By Lodu William Odiya Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has inspected Kapuri Bridge following heavy overnight rains that disrupted movement between …

02/10/2026

: RJMEC Urges Parties to Implement Peace Deal Ahead of Elections.

The Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Amb. Maj. Gen. George Aggrey Owinow, has urged South Sudan’s political leaders to fully implement the 2018 peace agreement.

He said the agreement remains the main framework for South Sudan’s transition to peace and democratic governance.

By Yiep Joseph The Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Amb. Maj. Gen. George Aggrey Owinow, has urged South Sudan’s political leaders to ful…

02/10/2026

: Report "to the grassroots" SPLM SG Tells Members Ahead of the Party Primaries.

The Secretary-General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, has called on party members from Upper Nile, Unity, and Jonglei states, as well as the Greater Pibor and Ruweng Administrative Areas, to return to their constituencies and prepare for the party’s upcoming primary elections and congresses.

According to the Secretary-General, the primary elections will form part of the party’s preparations for the December general elections, with members expected to participate actively at the grassroots level.

By Lodu William Odiya The Secretary-General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, has called on party members from Upper Nile, Unity, and Jonglei states, as well a…