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Students to Protest over Proposed Phone Rules

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Students to Protest over Proposed Phone Rules

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Authorities confirm 25 new cholera cases in Western Bahr el Ghazal

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Authorities confirm 25 new cholera cases in Western Bahr el Ghazal

Authorities in Western Bahr el Ghazal State say cholera infections are on the rise, with 25 new cases recorded in Wau and Jur River counties as of May 28, 2025. Dr. Christopher Aleu, Director General at the state Ministry of Health, said the outbreak has spread to nearly all counties in the state except Raja. “Now cholera has reached all the counties except Raja. Up to now, we did not receive any case from Raja. In Wau, right now yesterday we ha…See the Story

Three Wau women receive SIHA Network's human rights defender awards

WAU, WBGs, (Eye Radio) – The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network, a regional advocacy organization, has recognized three women in South Sudan with awards for being outstanding human rights defenders in the country. The winners include Juleta Lino Alberto, a young woman who has been a consistent advocate for women rights in Wau through media platforms like radio. She has been deeply committed to women’s agenda, rep…Western Bahr El Ghazal · Western Bahr El Ghazal See the Story

Opposition Alliance hit by more military defections - Radio Tamazuj

The South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) last week suffered yet another blow of military defections, with over 4,000 officers and men led by Maj. Gen. Nyuop Kuol Nyuop and Maj. Gen. Samuel Mabor Mayen, switching allegiance to the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and other organized forces in Juba. The defectors, totaling 4,410, include police, wildlife officers, National Security Services personnel, prison officers and warders, and …Western Bahr El Ghazal · Western Bahr El Ghazal Read Article

‘We sleep on streets’: Disabled demand land access in Western Bahr el Ghazal - Radio Tamazuj

People with disabilities in Western Bahr el-Ghazal State are calling for inclusion in land access and legal documentation in Wau, citing systemic exclusion from property ownership. John Akot, chairperson of the Union of People With Disabilities and the Visually Impaired Association, said hundreds of people with disabilities are being denied their constitutional right to land. He noted that many, including women and children, are forced to sleep …Western Bahr El Ghazal · Western Bahr El Ghazal Read Article

WBGs launches cholera vaccination campaign at Wau prison

WAU, WBGS, (Eye Radio) – The Minister of Health in Western Bahr el Ghazal has reported 700 cholera cases with 15 fatalities across the state, with cases reported among inmates at Wau Prison. Dr. Francis Michael Hassan made the announcement during the launch of a cholera vaccination campaign at Wau Central Prison yesterday. Minister Hassan revealed that in Wau Central Prison alone, there are 68 suspected cases, four confirmed cases, and two death…Cholera · Western Bahr El Ghazal See the Story

Cholera outbreak claims 19 lives in Western Bahr el Ghazal - Radio Tamazuj

At least 19 people have died and more than 600 cholera cases have been reported since February in Western Bahr el-Ghazal state, health officials said Sunday. State Health Director General Dr. Christopher Paul Madut told Radio Tamazuj that the number of recorded cases has risen to 653. Jur River County alone has reported 535 cases and 12 deaths, while Wau Municipality recorded 119 cases and seven deaths in the past week. “We have 199 cases and si…Cholera · Western Bahr El Ghazal Read Article

New customary law becomes active in W. Bahr el Ghazal State - Radio Tamazuj

The Customary Law Bill 2024, which was passed by the Western Bahr el Ghazal State Transitional Legislative Assembly on 20 February, has now become active after the governor did not assent to it 30 days after receiving it. Joseph Mawut Athain, the state parliament’s chairperson of the standing specialized committee on information, culture, youth, and sports who doubles as the assembly’s spokesperson, told Radio Tamazuj Thursday that the Customary…Western Bahr El Ghazal · Western Bahr El Ghazal Read Article

NRC donates furniture, stationery to W. Bahr el Ghazal education ministry - Radio Tamazuj

The Western Bahr el Ghazal State Ministry of Education on Tuesday received a donation of furniture and office stationery from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). The donated items included 10 metal office cabinets, 20 office tables, 200 plastic chairs, 30 boxes of A4 paper, 10 paper punches, 30 box files, 10 medium staplers, and 20 packets of stapler pins. While receiving the items, James Thomas, the ministry’s administration manager, lauded No…Education · Western Bahr El Ghazal Read Article

Wau police transfer over 100 suspected gangsters to Juba - Radio Tamazuj

The South Sudan National Police Service spokesperson in Western Bahr el Ghazal State on Monday confirmed that the 103 young men involved in gang activity in the state have been forcefully transported to Juba for rehabilitation. Since last month, Western Bahr el Ghazal State authorities have been cracking down on gangs involved in criminal activities within Wau Town. The crackdown led to the arrest of several male individuals found with plaited h…Western Bahr El Ghazal · Western Bahr El Ghazal Read Article

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