(Juba) – South Sudan has been ranked as the world’s poorest country in 2025 by income per person, according to new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published by Visual Capitalist. The report based on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita places South Sudan at the bottom of theContinue Reading
(Juba) – Mr. Mapour Puoric Manyiel, a student from the University of Juba, has placed sixth in the prestigious 12th ARSO Continental Essay Competition, a continental contest that drew participation from over 200 young writers across Africa. His achievement has been hailed as an academic milestone for South Sudan, signallingContinue 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) – Pigi County in Jonglei State is currently facing a serious shortage of goods and essential services as boats that normally supply the region remain grounded due to illegal taxation and harassment by armed groups along the River Nile. The main river route, which connects Juba to Upper Nile,Continue Reading
(Juba) – The recently appointed Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has received strong support from members of the Pojulu Community, who have also urged him to take immediate action on increasing insecurity and widespread land grabbing in the state. In a meeting held to officially congratulate theContinue Reading
(Juba) – A recent directive from the Office of the President has sparked public criticism and calls for financial accountability in South Sudan. The Executive Director in the Office of the President, Hon. Dominic Juk Chom, issued an urgent instruction to the Managing Director of the Nile Petroleum Corporation (NilePet),Continue Reading
(Tonj) – A local primary school in Tonj South County has started a vegetable farming project aimed at improving the nutrition of pupils and staff. Rainbow Nursery and Primary School, in partnership with World Vision and the World Food Programme (WFP), officially launched the initiative under the theme, “Farming isContinue Reading
(Juba) – A young boy’s appearance on a popular South Sudanese talk show has led to an unexpected education sponsorship, thanks to his natural charm and deep appreciation for the country’s traditional culture. Bol Bith, affectionately known as “Majok Siko Jr.” in honour of the famous South Sudanese wrestler MajokContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s Department of Immigration has expressed concern over the increasing number of foreign nationals illegally residing in the country, warning that the situation could pose a threat to national security if not addressed promptly. The concerns were raised after a high level meeting of immigration officials heldContinue Reading
(Juba) – Old Mutual Holdings Plc, a regional financial services group with operations in South Sudan, has received regulatory clearance to proceed with the final phase of merging its long term life insurance businesses in Kenya. The move is expected to strengthen the group’s operations across East Africa, including SouthContinue Reading
