(MOÇÂMEDES, ANGOLA) – South Sudan’s national basketball team, the Bright Stars, delivered a commanding performance on Thursday with a 115-52 victory over Libya, marking the largest winning margin of the 2025 AfroBasket tournament so far. The result came just two days after a surprise defeat to Guinea in their GroupContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Mobile money service providers in South Sudan have announced plans to extend their coverage to more parts of the country to support the government’s efforts to promote digital payment systems. The commitment was made by MTN and Digitel representatives during meetings with the Department of Communication and PublicContinue Reading
(KHARTOUM) – Sudan has asked South Sudan to strengthen border security to prevent alleged cross-border supply routes to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, a senior South Sudanese official said on Monday. The request was made in Juba by Malik Agar, Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, during discussions withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Banks of the United Arab Emirates and South Sudan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing financial cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was formalised in a ceremony attended by Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State in the UAEContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Director General of the National Communication Authority (NCA), Gieth Kon Mathiang, has urged the public to adopt digital payment systems, highlighting their efficiency, reliability, and ability to reduce risks associated with handling cash. Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Juba, DG Mathiang emphasised that digital payments canContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is set to begin the second phase of training for its Necessary Unified Forces by the end of August, according to Gen. Kuol Manyang Juk, Chairman of the National Transitional Committee (NTC) and senior presidential advisor. Gen. Manyang announced the plans following a meeting in JubaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit met with Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sharren Haskel, on Wednesday at the State House to discuss strengthening diplomatic and development relations between South Sudan and Israel. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, including energy, agriculture, healthcare, security, and water resource management.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Civil society leader Edmund Yakani has welcomed the government’s denial of media reports alleging that South Sudan plans to resettle Palestinians from Gaza but urged the authorities to act with greater transparency on the issue. Speaking to media on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, the Executive Director of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has held high level discussions with the World Bank aimed at boosting economic recovery, infrastructure development and essential service delivery across the country. On Tuesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday K. Kumba, welcomed Mr. CharlesContinue Reading
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) is in a whirlwind of drama as Ms. Ann Nyakuet Taker, the one and only female candidate for Second Vice President, has been shown the red card and disqualified from the upcoming elections. The SSFF Electoral Committee blew the whistle on Ms. Taker, rulingContinue Reading
