Western policy analysts and historians are once again challenging long-standing Russian arguments about NATO expansion, spheres of influence, and supposed Western betrayal — narratives that Moscow continues to use to justify its full scale invasion of Ukraine. The detailed analysis explores why these claims are historically inaccurate, strategically misleading, andContinue Reading

Ukraine has carried out a large drone and missile strike against multiple Russian military and energy facilities, significantly damaging an airfield, refineries, and support infrastructure along Russia’s Black Sea coastline. The operation, supported by domestically produced long range weapons, marks another phase in Ukraine’s developing capability to strike deep intoContinue Reading

(WASHINGTON, D.C., USA) – Ukrainian forces are continuing to employ nightly long range strikes targeting Russia’s military industrial base and critical energy infrastructure, achieving a level of symmetrical warfare not previously possible in the conflict. Concurrently, a significant political scandal has erupted in Washington following the public release of aContinue Reading

(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian forces have successfully targeted a crucial thermal power plant in the Moscow Oblast, inflicting significant damage as the war intensifies. This strike coincided with growing scepticism and political backlash surrounding a 28 point “peace plan” for Ukraine, which critics, including US lawmakers and analysts, allege wasContinue Reading

US Developer Steve Witkoff Faces Scrutiny Over Russian Connections Linked to Trump Circle (WASHINGTON) — American real estate developer Steve Witkoff, a long standing associate of US president Donald Trump, is facing renewed scrutiny after public comments revived questions about his past business dealings and social relationships with individuals linkedContinue Reading

MTN Asked to Explain High Connectivity Charges

(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MoICTPS) has requested MTN South Sudan to provide a detailed technical explanation for the high cost of its mobile and internet services. The request followed a meeting between Minister Ateny Wek Ateny, MTN CEO, and Huawei Country Representative. TheContinue Reading

Zain Meets ICT Minister Over Communication Costs

(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services has pledged to ease the financial burden on mobile and internet service providers while ensuring more affordable services for the public. The announcement followed a meeting on Thursday between Minister Ateny Wek Ateny and Philippe Hanna, the CEO ofContinue Reading

MTN Celebrates Teams Driving South Sudan Connectivity

(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan held a Network Appreciation Event to recognise the dedication of its network teams and strategic partners, iEngineering and ZTE, while also reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility initiatives, including campaigns against gender-based violence. The event highlighted the crucial role of network teams in ensuring reliableContinue Reading

Financial Institutions Input Sought on National Strategy

(JUBA COUNTY) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has convened a high-level workshop with key players from the financial sector to review the country’s Financial Sector Strategy, marking a significant step towards improving governance, transparency, and efficiency in the sector. The session was officially opened by First Deputy GovernorContinue Reading