(JUBA) — The leadership of the Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce, Juba County, and the Juba City Council has officially voiced its opposition to a recent zoning directive issued by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA). The concerns were raised during a meeting on Friday, 4 July 2025, withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United States International University – Africa (USIU-Africa) is set to host a formal alumni dinner in Juba this Saturday, 5 July 2025, in honour of its growing South Sudanese alumni community, many of whom now occupy prominent leadership positions in government and business. The event, organised byContinue Reading
(Juba) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit returned to Juba on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, following a week long official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at boosting South Sudan’s economic ties and attracting foreign investment into the country. The President was received at Juba International Airport by theContinue Reading
(Kuacjok) – Ambassador Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, a former South Sudanese diplomat and longstanding member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), visited Kuacjok in Warrap State on June 30, 2025, in what officials described as a symbolic act of unity and loyalty to the party’s founding principles. The visit, whichContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has pledged to work closely with civil society organisations to improve the human rights situation in the country, particularly by acting on the recommendations of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) conducted by the UN Human Rights Council. The commitment wasContinue Reading
(Juba) – Dr James Alic Garang, the former Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, has urged young people across Africa, especially university students in South Sudan to take advantage of the growing influence of digital platforms to shape their futures. Speaking during the inauguration of the Ayat Students’ AssociationContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Governor of Jonglei State, Riak Gai Kok, has appealed to humanitarian agencies to continue their support as communities in Fangak and Pigi counties suffer from ongoing floods, hunger and displacement. The governor made the call during a meeting with officials from the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), aContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudanese youth and music fans are preparing for a major celebration on 9 July 2025, as Big Shark Entertainment gears up to host The Ultimate Independence Celebrations at Doru Guest House in Rajaf. The highly anticipated event is part of the national holiday marking South Sudan’s 14thContinue Reading
(Juba) – UN Women South Sudan has reaffirmed its partnership with Women Led Organisations (WLOs) across the country, as part of its broader 2023–2026 Strategic Note aimed at advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. The meeting was led by Delphine Serumaga, UN Women’s Country Representative in South Sudan, and broughtContinue Reading
(Juba) – Investors in the United States are reducing their gold holdings in the form of coins and bars, while demand for gold continues to rise in Asia. The split reflects differing global perspectives on economic risks, with potential implications for South Sudanese investors and policymakers tracking global commodity trends.Continue Reading
