(ABUYONG) – MTN South Sudan, in partnership with the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF), has launched a new network site in Abuyong, Lakes State. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to bring mobile and internet services to remote and rural areas that have long lacked basicContinue Reading
(CAIRO) – A fresh wave of scrutiny has emerged over the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) after international credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded the bank’s long term credit rating, citing concerns over sovereign lending to several African countries including South Sudan. Moody’s Investors Service announced it had cut Afreximbank’s long termContinue Reading
(DETHWOK, UPPER NILE) – Zain South Sudan has officially expanded its 4G network to Dethwok in Upper Nile State, marking a significant step toward broader digital inclusion in remote areas of the country. The telecom company announced the development as part of its ongoing commitment to improving internet access andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Telecommunications provider MTN South Sudan has launched two promotional services aimed at boosting digital access and maintaining voice connectivity for users across the country, particularly targeting youth and lo -income communities over the weekend and beyond. The first offer, branded as the “Weekend Bundle Special,” provides users withContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – South Sudan’s Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Anthony Kon, on Wednesday held a meeting with freight logistics firms operating in Mombasa, seeking to improve the speed and cost of moving goods to South Sudan through the Port of Mombasa. The meeting took place on 3 July 2025 in NairobiContinue Reading
(KIGALI) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced a new initiative to help African countries access financing for nuclear energy projects. Speaking at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa in Kigali this week, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said international lenders are now showing a renewed interestContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Nine Kenyan nationals have taken legal action against the Government of South Sudan, accusing it of failing to pay them salary arrears worth $320,195 (approximately SSP 1.47 billion). The group employed at the South Sudanese Embassy in Nairobi claim the unpaid wages have accumulated over a 53 monthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Eight foreign nationals have been deported from the United States to South Sudan following a prolonged legal battle that escalated to the Supreme Court. The deportation was confirmed by the US Department of Homeland Security and South Sudanese airport officials after the aircraft carrying the men landed inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has made two official trips to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year, the latest ending this past Tuesday, in a diplomatic and economic effort to ease the country’s deepening crisis. President Kiir’s latest visit began on 22 June and lasted over twoContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé, a luxury vehicle designed with both comfort and performance in mind, is making its way into South Sudan’s premium car market. With a top speed of 260 km/h and a suite of intuitive digital features, this high end car appeals to motorists whoContinue Reading
