(NEW YORK) – The United Kingdom has called on South Sudan’s leadership to take urgent action to end violence, restore dialogue and uphold the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement, warning that continued instability is worsening the country’s humanitarian crisis and undermining prospects for peace. Speaking during a United Nations Security CouncilContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Examination Council (NEC) has announced that it will hold its 21st Ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, with the long awaited release of the Senior Four examination results expected in the coming weeks. In a public statement issued earlier this month, NEC invited allContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s two leading telecom operators, MTN and Digitel, have announced plans to expand their mobile money services across the country. The move follows a series of meetings with the Bank of South Sudan’s Department of Communication and Public Relations aimed at easing the country’s dependence on physicalContinue Reading
(LUANDA, ANGOLA) – South Sudan’s AfroBasket journey came to an end on Monday night after a 78–65 quarterfinal defeat to Senegal at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda. The game was billed as a clash of giants, with South Sudan and Senegal standing as two of the tallest teams on theContinue Reading
(NEW YORK) – Members of the United Nations Security Council have reaffirmed their collective commitment to addressing the overlapping challenges of climate change, insecurity and political instability in South Sudan. Representatives from Denmark, France, Greece, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and Panama, all signatoriesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has released the official exchange rates for Tuesday, 19 August 2025, showing the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) trading steadily against major international and regional currencies. According to the central bank’s publication, the US dollar was set at a selling rate of 4,616.46 SSPContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Lieutenant General Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, the Governor of Central Equatoria State, paid a visit to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Juba last Sunday. He joined members in worship and discussed the importance of collaboration to promote peace and security in the State. During his visit toContinue Reading
(TORIT COUNTY) – Governor Louis Lobong has urged church leaders in South Sudan to engage political leaders through private dialogue rather than resorting to public criticism. His call came at the conclusion of a nationwide 70 day prayer campaign held in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, marking the 70th anniversary of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), which provides vital flights for aid workers and cargo to remote and conflict affected regions, has been forced to cut its global fleet by nearly a quarter due to severe funding shortfalls, the World Food Programme (WFP) has reported. The reductionsContinue Reading
A group of traditional leaders who were relieved of their duties in Bor County, Jonglei State, are considering taking legal action after contesting the establishment of new administrative units. Critics argue that the move prioritises political expansion over the delivery of essential services. The State Government began creating approximately 20Continue Reading
