(JUBA) – South Sudan, along with other African nations, has faced rising fuel costs and energy disruptions in 2025, exposing the economy’s reliance on petroleum imports and regional stability. The Horn of Africa and Central Africa experienced supply bottlenecks, escalating prices and occasional shortages that affected households, businesses, and publicContinue Reading
(JONGLEI STATE) – Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has secured national support to expand and improve road infrastructure across the state. The Governor, accompanied by State Minister of Housing and Land, Hon. Jacob Mayom Chol, met with the National Minister of Roads and Bridges, Hon. Peter LamContinue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – The Lainya County administration in Central Equatoria State has announced the completion of a county agricultural cooperative store, a move that signals growing attention to agriculture led recovery in South Sudan and practical support for small scale farmers who form the backbone of rural economies. Commissioner RobertContinue Reading
(PORT SUDAN) – South Sudan’s government has conducted a high level visit to oil companies and the oil loading terminal at Port Sudan, highlighting efforts to secure the country’s crude oil exports to international markets. The delegation was led by Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, Minister of Foreign Affairs andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has committed to fast tracking food subsidy measures and strengthening quality control oversight in Lakes State, following high level discussions aimed at easing pressure on consumers and improving market stability. The meeting, held in Juba on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, broughtContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has reinforced its role in the country’s sports economy and digital infrastructure by recognising top performers in the South Sudan Premier League and by expanding its 4G plus network coverage to Wadweil in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The company marked the twelfth week ofContinue Reading
(NESITU, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has intercepted and detained a consignment of smuggled maize flour at Nesitu border station after laboratory tests showed unsafe levels of contamination. In a statement issued on 13 December 2025, the bureau said the maize flour was found toContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, DC) – US Congress Backs Europe and Ukraine in Defence Bill Despite White House Opposition The United States House of Representatives has approved a major defence spending bill that strengthens support for Europe and Ukraine, despite opposition from President Donald Trump and his America First policy stance. The moveContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony of Central Equatoria State met with the Executive Vice President of Digitel South Sudan, De Chan Awuol, to discuss the expansion of the company’s telecommunication services across the state. During the meeting, Mr Awuol emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation with the state governmentContinue Reading
(UNITY STATE / PANTHOU AREA) – South Sudan has taken temporary security control of the Heglig oil field, known locally as Panthou, after Sudanese forces withdrew from the area due to intensifying clashes between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Government officials confirmed the development on Thursday,Continue Reading
