(Juba) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, met on Monday with the World Bank Country Director, Mr. Charles Undeland, to discuss ways to support the country’s shift towards digital financial systems, with a particular focus on improving public awareness and cooperation. The meetingContinue Reading
(Juba) – A major international partnership is set to transform education in conflict affected regions of South Sudan and Uganda through satellite-powered internet access, bringing unprecedented connectivity to underserved communities. Intelsat, a global operator of satellite and terrestrial networks, has joined forces with the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI),Continue Reading
(London) – The international law firm Reed Smith has been appointed to act on behalf of a Dubai based crude oil trading company in a legal dispute against the Republic of South Sudan. The case involving significant financial claims will be heard through arbitration proceedings in London. The legal matterContinue 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
(Rumbek) – A total of 159 youth led micro and small enterprises (MSEs), comprising 795 members — 401 men and 394 women — have been selected for the second phase of the Youth Enterprise Development and Capacity Building (YEDCB) Project in Lakes State. The selected groups will undergo a twoContinue Reading
(Malakal) – The Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration in Upper Nile State has appealed to the national government in Juba to urgently send national identification cards and passport booklets, warning that the shortage is affecting service delivery and frustrating local residents. Brigadier General Joseph Monybuny, who leadsContinue Reading
(Juba) – The American Supreme Court has now allowed President Donald Trump to deport people — not just to their home countries, but to pretty much any nation that will pick up the phone. Even South Sudan is now on that list, right next to Libya. On 23 June, 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
(Juba) – South Sudan’s Minister of Mines, Martin Gama Abucha, will speak at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 in Cape Town, using the platform to promote the country’s mining sector and present new opportunities to global investors. The event will run from 1 to 3 October and bringsContinue Reading
(Juba) – The latest logistics schedule for South Sudan, published on 30 June 2025 has outlined detailed plans for overland, air, and river transport to support humanitarian operations across the country. The plan, released by the Logistics Cluster, is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the smooth delivery ofContinue Reading
