(JUBA) – The Ministry of Transport has announced plans to recruit more than 230 new staff for its Railways and River Transport Departments over the next two weeks. The recruitment aims to address staffing shortages and strengthen operational capacity in these strategic sectors. The announcement followed a meeting of aContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE – ) – Ukrainian military forces struck multiple Russian refineries and fuel depots overnight, causing significant fires in regions including Krasnodar and Syzran. The attacks are part of a continued campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure. In response, Moscow launched more than 130 drones against Ukrainian territory, striking civilianContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The Lebanese community in South Sudan has congratulated Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on his re-appointment and discussed opportunities to strengthen trade and investment links in Central Equatoria State. The meeting, held on 4 December 2025, was led by Consul Ali Myree and included key community members. ConsulContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Parliament will now scrutinise all oil contracts and may veto agreements that do not meet regulatory and environmental standards, a senior lawmaker announced on 3 December 2025. Oliver Mori Benjamin, Chairperson of the Specialized Committee on Information, made the statement during a workshop organised by theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has announced a major reassignment of senior officials as part of a strategy to strengthen revenue administration across key divisions. The administrative order was issued by Commissioner General William Anyuon Kuol on 26 November 2025, following resolutions made during the SSRA Board ofContinue Reading
(LEER COUNTY, UNITY STATE) – A cargo aircraft transporting food assistance to communities affected by severe flooding in southern Unity State crashed on Tuesday morning, with local authorities expressing concern that the three people believed to be on board may not have survived. The plane went down at about 8:30Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Kingdom has announced a $26 million contribution to the Health Sector Transformation Project, a national programme that supports primary health, maternal care and nutrition services across South Sudan. The funding, confirmed by officials on Wednesday, will be channelled through the World Bank led Multi Donor TrustContinue Reading
(ADDIS ABABA) – The Ministry of Roads and Bridges has taken further steps to advance a major regional road project that is expected to strengthen trade routes between South Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti. Senior officials from the ministry have been in Addis Ababa this week for meetings, approvals and regionalContinue Reading
(BOMA, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – Five young people from local communities have begun a six month practical training programme with African Parks (AP) in Boma National Park to gain hands on experience in building, welding and electrical work. The initiative is part of African Parks’ ongoing effort to equip youth withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – William Anyuon Kuol officially assumed office as the new Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) on Friday, pledging to strengthen non-oil revenue collection and increase transparency in remitting funds to the government treasury. Speaking at the SSRA headquarters, Anyuon emphasised the importance of efficiency andContinue Reading
