(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Retired United States Army General Ben Hodges has said Russia is not winning the war in Ukraine, despite some public commentary suggesting Ukraine is struggling. Speaking in an online interview, the former commander of US Army Europe argued that the Kremlin’s gains remain minimal considering the highContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Ministry of Mining has instructed the National Security Service (NSS) and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) to take coordinated action against illegal mining in Jebel Iraq, following violent clashes that left four artisanal miners dead and three injured. The directive, issued on Monday, targetsContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The Ministry of Labour has issued a nationwide directive requiring all organisations, companies, NGOs, and business entities in South Sudan to strictly follow regulations governing the employment of foreign nationals. The circular, signed by Undersecretary Deng Kenjok, comes into immediate effect and reinforces the government’s commitment toContinue Reading
(TORIT, EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – The State Revenue Authority in Eastern Equatoria has announced the start of the Annual Aliens Control and Registration Exercise, which will begin in Torit Town on 1 December 2025. The initiative is carried out together with the Criminal Investigation Department and Torit Municipal Council. OfficialsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The controversy over South Sudan’s electronic import permit (e-permit) system has intensified following the release of an internal memo from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) suspending its enforcement. The memo, dated 21 November 2025 and bearing the name of URA Commissioner Customs Asadu Kigozi Kisitu, is now underContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Business activity in Nyakuron Customs market has come to a halt after a major fire destroyed goods and cash worth several million South Sudanese pounds (SSP) on Monday evening. Authorities from Juba City Council and the Central Equatoria State government have now formed an investigation committee toContinue Reading
(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
(JUBA) – Hot in Juba, a well known digital media outlet operating under Eight Seven Group Limited, has challenged the recent suspension of its operations by the Media Authority, describing the action as unjust and lacking due process. The company says the decision raises concerns about transparency and the businessContinue Reading
(HEGLIG) – Oil production and exports through Sudan and South Sudan have been suspended after a drone strike on the Heglig Oil Field’s central processing facility, according to company statements and local sources. The attack took place on Thursday and struck the main workshop and laboratory areas of the field.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The former Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Simon Akuei Deng, has called on staff and lobbyists to refrain from early political manoeuvring while welcoming the new NRA Commissioner General, William Anyuon Kuol. Speaking during the reception ceremony on Thursday, Akuei urged employees to giveContinue Reading
