(JUBA) – Civil society leader Edmund Yakani has welcomed the government’s denial of media reports alleging that South Sudan plans to resettle Palestinians from Gaza but urged the authorities to act with greater transparency on the issue. Speaking to media on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, the Executive Director of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Israel is reported to be in talks with South Sudan about relocating Palestinians from Gaza to the East African country, a proposal that has drawn strong warnings from human rights groups and scepticism from South Sudanese civil society. According to six individuals familiar with the matter, who spokeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has held high level discussions with the World Bank aimed at boosting economic recovery, infrastructure development and essential service delivery across the country. On Tuesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday K. Kumba, welcomed Mr. CharlesContinue Reading
The Government of South Sudan has extended a warm welcome to two separate high-level delegations from the African Union and the Republic of Sudan for official visits aimed at enhancing peace efforts and bilateral cooperation. The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) delegation was greeted in Juba by AmbassadorContinue Reading
The chiefs of defence forces for South Sudan and Uganda have agreed to immediately establish a joint investigation committee to examine the deadly clashes that have occurred along their shared border, particularly in Kajo Keji County, Central Equatoria State. The 14-member committee, with equal representation from both countries’ armies, willContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Uganda’s top military commander held a closed meeting with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Saturday, as the two neighbouring countries attempt to steady a fragile security alliance following recent deadly clashes along their border. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, arrived in the SouthContinue Reading
Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has issued a warning against the use of illegal exchange rates while outlining key priorities to stabilize the foreign exchange market, strengthen the economy, promote digital financial inclusion, and curb unethical banking practices. During a stakeholders’ meeting inContinue Reading
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has expressed concerns over the high fertility rate and limited access to family planning services in South Sudan. A recent report from the UNFPA has highlighted the risk of rapid population growth in South Sudan, which could place significant strain on public resources andContinue Reading
Vice Presidents Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel and Taban Deng Gai, who also chairs the Infrastructure Cluster, convened a meeting on Friday to assess the progress of key projects. The Office of the Vice President for Economic Infrastructure stated that the meeting, held on Friday, August 8, focused on reviewing theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has received a high level briefing from the Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, outlining Parliament’s current legislative agenda and progress on the upcoming national budget for the 2025–2026 financial year. The meeting, held on Thursday 7 AugustContinue Reading
