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Western Bahr el Ghazal applauds Chinese-built Clement Mboro Bridge - Radio Tamazuj

Authorities and residents of Western Bahr el Ghazal state have lauded the government of China for constructing the Clement Mboro Bridge in Wau, describing it as a vital piece of infrastructure that has eased transportation. The bridge, handed over to the government in May 2024, was built to replace the aging and deteriorating Jur River Bridge, which had long struggled under the weight of increasing traffic and was on the verge of collapse. The C…Infrastructure · Western Bahr El Ghazal Read Article

"Serve the people and not yourself," President Kiir tells officials

JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) —President Salva Kiir has urged newly appointed government officials to fulfill their institutional mandates by serving the people and not themselves. According to the Office of the President, the officials were sworn into office by Chief Justice Dr. Benjamin Baak Deng in a ceremony on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 They include Dr. Joseph Geng Akec as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Mary Nawai Martin …Western Bahr El Ghazal · Western Bahr El Ghazal See the Story

Kiir reshuffles Western Bahr el Ghazal top leadership, rotate national ministers

President Salva Kiir on Monday night issued a series of presidential decrees affecting both national and state-level leadership. The decrees were announced on the state-run SSBC. In Western Bahr el Ghazal State, Kiir relieved Emmanuel Primo Okello, a member of the SPLM-IO, as governor and appointed Sherif Daniel Sherif as the new governor. Sherif is also a member of the SPLM-IO. Kiir also made changes in the South Sudan Revenue Authority, removi…Africa · Western Bahr El Ghazal Read Article

W. Bahr el Ghazal governor orders authorities to check Wau-Tonj Road looting - Radio Tamazuj

The governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, Emmanuel Primo Okello, on Wednesday directed the local authorities and security forces in Jur River County to work together to stop the rampant looting of trucks and travelers along the Wau-Tonj Road. Last month, reports emerged of recurrent looting of trucks by armed bandits along the road. Addressing the public in Nyiwara during the handover ceremony of a multipurpose farmers’ center constructed by…Travel · Western Bahr El Ghazal Read Article

FAO hands over farmers' centers in Jur River and Wau counties - Radio Tamazuj

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO), with funding from the World Bank, has handed over two farmers’ centers and two stores to the communities in Jur River and Wau counties in Western Bahr el Ghazal State. The first farmers’ center was handed over to the community in Wau County’s Besilia Payam on Tuesday, while the second center in Kuajiena Payam in Jur River County was handed over on Wednesday. The stores are located in…Agriculture · Western Bahr El Ghazal Read Article

Wau women urge government to honor liberation struggle veteran Gum - Radio Tamazuj

A coalition of twenty women groups from Western Bahr el Ghazal State has called on the national and state governments to build a museum or schools in honor of Anyaya One and SPLA female veteran Ager Gum across the country. The call was made on Friday in Wau during a ceremony to belatedly commemorate the 20th anniversary of South Sudan’s Martyrs’ Day at the SSPDF’s 5th Infantry Division Headquarters in Girinti. The day is celebrated on 30 July. T…Western Bahr El Ghazal · Western Bahr El Ghazal Read Article

Jur River youth leader urges peers to shun incitement - Radio Tamazuj

The chairperson for Jur-River County Youth Union in Western Bahr el Ghazal State on Thursday appealed to the youth to refrain from spreading incitement that can disrupt public tranquility and lead to conflicts. Moses Uchu Barjuok made the call during a youth innovation challenge and prevention of hate speech, propaganda, and disinformation in Udici Payam. A similar program was conducted last month in Marial-Bai Payam by Hope Africa South Sudan, …Radio · Western Bahr El Ghazal Read Article

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Wau court jails five gang members for deadly birthday party attack

Wau police arrest suspected gang members over deadly birthday party attack

SPLA-IO rift grows as Wau commander rejects appointment - Radio Tamazuj

Western Bahr el Ghazal applauds Chinese-built Clement Mboro Bridge - Radio Tamazuj

"Serve the people and not yourself," President Kiir tells officials

Kiir reshuffles Western Bahr el Ghazal top leadership, rotate national ministers

W. Bahr el Ghazal governor orders authorities to check Wau-Tonj Road looting - Radio Tamazuj

FAO hands over farmers' centers in Jur River and Wau counties - Radio Tamazuj

Wau women urge government to honor liberation struggle veteran Gum - Radio Tamazuj

Jur River youth leader urges peers to shun incitement - Radio Tamazuj

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Wau court jails five gang members for deadly birthday party attack

Wau police arrest suspected gang members over deadly birthday party attack

SPLA-IO rift grows as Wau commander rejects appointment - Radio Tamazuj

Western Bahr el Ghazal applauds Chinese-built Clement Mboro Bridge - Radio Tamazuj

"Serve the people and not yourself," President Kiir tells officials

Kiir reshuffles Western Bahr el Ghazal top leadership, rotate national ministers

W. Bahr el Ghazal governor orders authorities to check Wau-Tonj Road looting - Radio Tamazuj

FAO hands over farmers' centers in Jur River and Wau counties - Radio Tamazuj

Wau women urge government to honor liberation struggle veteran Gum - Radio Tamazuj

Jur River youth leader urges peers to shun incitement - Radio Tamazuj