(JUBA CITY) – The Ministry of Labour has issued a nationwide directive requiring all organisations, companies, NGOs, and business entities in South Sudan to strictly follow regulations governing the employment of foreign nationals. The circular, signed by Undersecretary Deng Kenjok, comes into immediate effect and reinforces the government’s commitment toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Parliament will now scrutinise all oil contracts and may veto agreements that do not meet regulatory and environmental standards, a senior lawmaker announced on 3 December 2025. Oliver Mori Benjamin, Chairperson of the Specialized Committee on Information, made the statement during a workshop organised by theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority, in partnership with the African Tax Administration Forum, is advancing major reforms to improve the country’s tax dispute resolution system. The initiative aims to introduce a comprehensive Alternative Dispute Resolution framework and establish a national Tax Appeals Tribunal. SSRA officials report that theContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Musicians under the Concerned Artists of South Sudan have announced plans to establish the Kiir Mayardit Art Center and are calling on the government to pass and enforce strong copyright laws to protect creative work and strengthen the cultural economy. Speaking during a press briefing in Juba,Continue Reading
(ARUSHA) – A coalition of thirty two hotels has taken the South Sudanese government back to the East African Court of Justice after claiming that the state failed to honour a settlement worth $60 million, agreed earlier this year to cover years of unpaid accommodation and service bills. The disputeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority said a letter circulating online claiming to come from the Director General’s office is a forgery and was intended to mislead the public and damage the institution’s reputation. In a press statement issued in Juba, the Authority said the document, which usesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – BB Energy has obtained an urgent injunction from the London High Court stopping the government of South Sudan from selling an oil cargo worth more than $20 million. The order, issued by Justice Christopher Butcher on 18 November, prevents the export of 600,000 barrels of Dar Blend crudeContinue Reading
(LONDON) – South Sudan has been stopped from exporting a major crude shipment after a London court issued an urgent order in favour of global energy trader BB Energy, which is seeking to recover a $100 (one hundred million) dollar loan the government has not repaid. The court decision, deliveredContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Hot in Juba, a well known digital media outlet operating under Eight Seven Group Limited, has challenged the recent suspension of its operations by the Media Authority, describing the action as unjust and lacking due process. The company says the decision raises concerns about transparency and the businessContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has requested new oil backed loans worth $2.5 billion (SSP 17 trillion) as the government turns again to Asian energy partners despite increasing concerns over the country’s rising debt. The Ministry of Petroleum has asked India’s ONGC Videsh for $1 billion (SSP 7 trillion) and ChinaContinue Reading
