(JUBA) – Parliament Summons Defence Minister Chol Thon Balok Over Soldier and Veteran Welfare Concerns South Sudan’s National Parliament has summoned Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister Chol Thon Balok to explain the worsening living conditions of serving soldiers and former liberation fighters. Lawmakers say the country’s security personnel and warContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A growing number of international banks are withdrawing from African markets after decades of operation, citing falling profit margins, rising compliance costs and strong competition from telecom led mobile money platforms. While most exits have taken place in West and Southern Africa, banking analysts warn that the trendContinue Reading
( MOSCOW ) – Russian propagandist Tigran Keosayan has died after several months in a coma, his wife, RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan, announced on her Telegram channel. Keosayan, a well-known figure in Kremlin media, was recognised by Russian dictator Vladimir with awards during his long illness. Journalist Renat Davletgildeev commentedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), together with senior government officials, paid tribute on Thursday, September 26, 2025, to the late former Governor of the Central Bank, Othow Rago Ajak, who passed away in Egypt on September 17. The funeral ceremony brought together BoSS leadership and public officialsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to digital reforms, saying technology will be central to improving transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in tax and customs operations. The message was delivered by Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng during a review meeting at SSRA headquarters inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, the National Minister of Trade and Industry, met with a delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Juba on 24th September 2025. The delegation was led by Counselor Yuo Sing. The meeting focused on an invitation from His Excellency Ma Qiang for the Minister toContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – MTN South Sudan has taken significant steps to promote digital inclusion and empower youth across the country. Last week, CEO Mapula Bodibe visited ICT hubs in Juba operated by the Youth Empowerment Organization (YEO) and the Society for Transformation and Equal Rights (STER) to assess how technologyContinue Reading
(MONTREAL, CANADA) – Russia has formally appealed to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to lift aviation-related sanctions imposed after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to documents reviewed by Reuters. In its submission to ICAO, Russia claimed that restrictions on spare parts, servicing, and overflights violated international aviation standardsContinue Reading
(BOMA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s Boma National Park has attracted global attention after scientists confirmed the first record of Boutourline’s blue monkey in the country. The finding is seen not only as a conservation success but also as a potential driver for eco-tourism and sustainable business opportunities. The discovery, announcedContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The management of Juba International Airport has announced that all passenger arrivals will temporarily be redirected to Terminal 2 as renovation work continues at the main Arrivals Terminal. The change, which took effect on 17 September 2025, is aimed at ensuring smooth passenger handling while the upgradeContinue Reading
