(JUBA) – A new initiative to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war was officially launched in the capital on 15 January 2026. The Mine Action and Cluster Munitions Programme Phase Three brings together the National Mine Action Authority and three international organisations including Danish Church Aid, the Danish RefugeeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the formation of a high level technical committee to launch the South Sudan Official Gazette and improve the official website of the Office of the President. The presidential order, announced on state broadcaster SSBC, aims to create a secure, transparentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has announced plans to establish an Official Government Gazette that will serve as the formal channel for publishing presidential decrees, official appointments and other state decisions, signalling a shift from the long standing practice of announcing such matters primarily through televised addresses. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Lawmakers in South Sudan have raised fresh concerns over unpaid salaries for civil servants and organised forces, warning that continued delays are placing strain on households, commercial banks, and overall economic confidence. Boutrus Alison Magaya, Member of Parliament for Maridi County in Western Equatoria State, told theContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON DC) – South Sudan is facing renewed economic and humanitarian pressure after the United States suspended parts of its foreign assistance, citing concerns over diversion and misuse of aid. The move has raised fresh uncertainty for relief operations and market stability in a country that relies heavily on externalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has been selected to host the 20th Regional Nile Conference and Nile Day celebrations in Juba this year, following deliberations by the government’s Economic Cluster chaired by Vice President Prof James Wani Igga. The decision was reached during an Economic Cluster meeting held in Juba, whereContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has announced an ambitious digital transformation plan for 2026, aiming to expand nationwide internet connectivity, improve child online safety, and strengthen regulatory frameworks. The National Communication Authority (NCA) said the programme is designed to bring the country closer to regional and global digital standards while addressingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Civil servants across South Sudan are urgently calling on the Ministry of Finance to release months of unpaid salaries as schools prepare to reopen next month. Government employees warn that without immediate payments, many families may struggle to cover basic needs and school fees for their children. PublicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations World Food Programme has received a contribution of NOK 128.6 million from the Government of Norway to support food assistance efforts across South Sudan. The funding is valued at about 12.5 million United States dollars, which is equal to about 88.75 billion South Sudanese poundsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United States has urged South Sudan to prioritise the use of its oil revenue to pay civil servants and security forces and to strengthen basic public services in 2026, a message that carries implications for economic stability and investor confidence. In a New Year statement released onContinue Reading
