(JUBA) – U.S. Embassy Updates Limited During Government Funding Lapse The U.S. Embassy in Juba, South Sudan, has announced that its social media updates will be limited due to a lapse in appropriations affecting U.S. government operations. Regular updates will not be posted until full operations resume, except in casesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has launched a new mine action programme backed by the Government of Japan in a move aimed at strengthening national capacity to clear explosive remnants of war and open more land for farming, transport and development. The initiative was formally launched at the headquarters of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has met with top financial officials in Juba to discuss South Sudan’s economic direction ahead of major talks with global lenders. The meeting brought together Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, who heads the Economic Cluster, Finance Minister Athian Ding Athian and Central Bank GovernorContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has launched a new training workshop aimed at improving border efficiency and boosting regional trade through the Authorized Economic Operator programme. Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng opened the week long event at the authority headquarters in Juba on 29 September 2025. The workshopContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Electricity costs in the capital have been reduced following a tariff adjustment by the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) now under majority government ownership. The change is expected to ease household expenses and improve the business environment, although most citizens across the country remain without access toContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – South Sudan has reduced electricity tariffs in the capital Juba after President Salva Kiir ordered the Juba Electricity Distribution Company to lower prices for homes, businesses and government offices. The new tariffs were announced following a review of the 100 megawatt power purchase agreement that supplies mostContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan and Pakistan have moved closer to building stronger trade and industry ties following a high level meeting in Juba between the National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Atong Kuol Manyang, and the Consul General of Pakistan, His Excellency Shahid Sajjad Hussain. The talks were heldContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to digital reforms, saying technology will be central to improving transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in tax and customs operations. The message was delivered by Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng during a review meeting at SSRA headquarters inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Finance Minister Athiang Diing Athian met this week with the ambassadors of the United Kingdom and Norway, who pressed for greater transparency in the country’s use of oil revenues, public finances and civil servant salaries. The talks held in Juba centred on how the national budgetContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, the National Minister of Trade and Industry, met with a delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Juba on 24th September 2025. The delegation was led by Counselor Yuo Sing. The meeting focused on an invitation from His Excellency Ma Qiang for the Minister toContinue Reading
