(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has temporarily suspended its ongoing taxpayer registration and zoning programme in Juba City, following strong resistance from the Central Equatoria State Government and feedback from the business community, civil society, and development partners. The initiative which began on 1 July 2025 aimedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Voter registration for the upcoming elections of the Bor Community Youth Association (BCYA) has officially started in Juba, following a short delay caused by disagreements between the Independent Electoral Committee (IEC) and the competing campaign teams. The process resumed at three registration centres located at the BCYA ComplexContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A group of South Sudanese leaders and concerned citizens have issued a strong statement defending the legitimacy of Vice President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel’s temporary role as Acting President, following growing speculation and misinformation circulating on social media platforms. The statement, released on 3 July 2025 and signedContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan on Tuesday published its official exchange rates for 1st July 2025, setting the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) at SSP 4,606.63 per US Dollar on the selling rate, and SSP 4,470.48 per US Dollar on the buying side. According to the official rate sheetContinue Reading
(Juba) – The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the appointment of Dr. George Elombi as its new President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective from September 2025. The change in leadership at the continental trade and development finance institution is expected to carry strategic implications forContinue Reading
(Tonj) – A member of the Seventh day Adventist Church was shot and killed and another seriously injured, after an ambush by unidentified gunmen on Sunday evening in Warrap State’s Tonj North County, church officials confirmed. The victims were Evangelist James Mangong Akol, who died at the scene, and PastorContinue Reading
(Juba) – The East African Health and Scientific Conference (EAHSC) concluded in Juba last Friday with nine resolutions aimed at improving the region’s health systems to better handle existing and emerging threats. The three day event brought together scientists, researchers, policymakers, and development partners from across the East African CommunityContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Government of South Sudan has confirmed the full payment of salaries for members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), other organised forces, and civil servants across the country. This development, announced on 28 June 2025, has brought temporary relief to public sector workers following delaysContinue Reading
(Bentiu) – As South Sudan moves towards its first national elections scheduled for 2026, Bishop Christian Carlassare of Bentiu has called on citizens, communities, and the Church to reject violence and embrace a culture of peace based on Gospel values. While recognising signs of progress through local development projects, theContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has announced a new term deposit auction inviting commercial banks in the country to bid for a total of SSP 20 billion in deposits. This figure is equal to approximately $4.3 million at the official exchange rate of SSP 4,650 per USContinue Reading
