South Sudan, India Explore Agricultural Partnership Through University Collaboration

South Sudan, India Explore Agricultural Partnership Through University Collaboration

2025-08-05

(LUDHIANA) – South Sudan and India are laying the foundation for stronger agricultural ties following a high level academic exchange between Dr John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology (DrJGMUST) and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)’s Academic Visitors Programme. During aContinue Reading

15km Road Project Begins in Lakes State Capital

15km Road Project Begins in Lakes State Capital

2025-08-05

(RUMBEK COUNTY) – The municipal council of Rumbek in Lakes State has begun rehabilitating key feeder roads within the town, responding to years of complaints from residents and traders about the poor state of infrastructure, particularly during the rainy season. The project officially commenced on Saturday and is being implementedContinue Reading

BoSS FX Auction Cuts Off at SSP 5,410 per Dollar as Central Bank Mops Up SSP 10.8B in FX Sale

BoSS FX Auction Cuts Off at SSP 5,410 per Dollar as Central Bank Mops Up SSP 10.8B in FX Sale

2025-07-31

(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan sold $2 million in its latest foreign exchange auction held on 31 July 2025, attracting strong demand from the country’s commercial banks, which submitted total bids worth $12.1 million. This sixth auction in the 2025 series drew participation from 14 commercial banks, thoughContinue Reading

UAE and Juba Deny Arms Delivery via Field Hospital in Northern Bahr el-Ghazal

UAE and Juba Deny Arms Delivery via Field Hospital in Northern Bahr el-Ghazal

2025-07-31

(JUBA) – South Sudan’s government has defended the opening of a new hospital funded by the United Arab Emirates near the Sudanese border, rejecting accusations that the facility is being used to support one side in the ongoing war in Sudan. Deputy Foreign Minister Akuei Bona Malwal told reporters inContinue Reading

Dollar Shortages Prompt Central Bank Forex Currency Auction in Juba

Dollar Shortages Prompt Central Bank Forex Currency Auction in Juba

2025-07-29

(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has announced a formal invitation for commercial banks to participate in a new foreign exchange auction, scheduled for Thursday, 31 July 2025. This step represents a significant attempt by the central bank to reassert control over the currency market and restore confidenceContinue Reading