Kremlin Propaganda Shifts Towards Ruthlessness as War Realities Surface (MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – The opening days of 2026 have marked a significant shift in the rhetoric of Russian state media as the Kremlin attempts to reconcile its domestic narrative with the difficult realities of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Solovyov,Continue Reading
(NIMULE) – Electricity has officially reached Nimule municipality in Eastern Equatoria State following the energising of a power transmission line importing electricity from neighbouring Uganda. Conex Energy Corp announced that the main transmission line supplying the border town has been switched on, bringing grid based electricity to the local distributionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Zain South Sudan has confirmed that some of its customers are currently facing difficulties with subscribing to packages, checking balances, and performing recharges. The company emphasised that voice calls and data services remain fully functional and have not been affected by the disruption. Technical teams at Zain areContinue Reading
(JONGLEI STATE) – A group of foreign embassies has raised serious concerns over a reported order in northern Jonglei State directing humanitarian organisations to surrender their vehicles, warning that the move threatens aid operations and undermines confidence in South Sudan’s operating environment. In a joint statement issued on 7 JanuaryContinue Reading
(JUBA) – China Opens 2026/2027 Scholarships to South Sudanese Students The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in South Sudan has officially opened applications for the 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS). This programme invites South Sudanese high school graduates and university students to apply for fully funded opportunities toContinue Reading
(KORENOVSK, KRASNODAR KRAI, RUSSIA) – Explosion Strikes Russian Military Truck in Korenovsk, Casualties Among Forces An explosion has occurred in the city of Korenovsk, located in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, targeting a military vehicle associated with the Russian armed forces. The incident, which took place on 26 December 2025, resulted inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has announced changes to how vehicle insurance and registration documents are handled, following a ministerial order issued by the Ministry of Interior. The decision is expected to affect motorists, insurance providers and traffic police across the country. The Acting Minister of Interior, MangarContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan and Kazakhstan have formally established diplomatic relations, marking a new chapter in the countries’ international engagement. The agreement was signed by Kairat Umarov, Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and Cecilia Adout Majok Adeng, South Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the UN. Kazakhstan officially recognised SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The head of the South Sudan Revenue Authority has issued a firm warning to staff and the wider business community about improper tax exemptions and rising smuggling cases, saying these practices are putting pressure on the country’s fragile economy. Commissioner General William Anyuon Kuol delivered the message duringContinue Reading
(KAJO KEJI COUNTY) – The Kajo Keji Community Organization has asked the Central Equatoria State Government to speed up construction of the Juba to Kajo Keji road, saying the poor condition of the route is affecting movement, trade and community services. The appeal was made during a meeting between theContinue Reading
