(JUBA) – The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of South Sudan, Most Rev. Peter Bol Arok, has called on the government to urgently address the ongoing cash shortage in commercial banks across the country. Speaking during Christmas prayers at St. Joseph Cathedral Church in Juba, Archbishop Bol warned that theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is confronting its largest humanitarian funding gap in a decade as the United Nations projects that 10 million people will need assistance in 2026. Rising needs combined with uncertain donor commitments threaten to create a crisis of unprecedented scale. The Global Humanitarian Overview 2026, released byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Journalists from across South Sudan were celebrated for their professional achievements at the third Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) Journalism Excellence Awards. The event was held on 18 December 2025 at Crown Hotel in Juba and brought together media professionals, partners and supporters to recognise qualityContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A decision by British defence company BAE Systems to withdraw support for a key aircraft type has disrupted humanitarian flights to South Sudan and other crisis affected countries in East and Central Africa, raising concerns for aid delivery and regional business activity linked to logistics and aviation. BAEContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Lawmakers in South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly have criticised new traffic charges, calling them illegal and an additional burden on citizens. The controversy emerged during a session of the TNLA on Tuesday, where MPs said recent orders from the Traffic Police Director violated laws passed by parliament.Continue Reading
(NEW YORK) – The United Nations Security Council has reviewed an interim report on South Sudan, signalling growing international concern about the country’s political, security, and economic challenges. The report was submitted by the UN Panel of Experts on 11 November 2025 under resolution 2781 (2025) and briefed the CouncilContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s public broadcaster SSBC has outlined significant funding and infrastructure needs as the government begins to assess preparedness for the 2026 general elections, highlighting the role of nationwide media access in supporting a credible electoral process. The Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Ateny WekContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has welcomed its new Deputy Commissioner General, Hon Moses Rou Ayii, during an official ceremony held in Juba on Wednesday. The event also marked the farewell of outgoing deputy head John Mading Bol, who served a ninety day term. Commissioner General William AnyuonContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) marked a historic milestone on Thursday, 4th December 2025, with the official launch of its first ever magazine. The inaugural publication was presented by Mr. David Loputu, PR and Communications Manager, to Hon. John Woja Elinana, Director General of SSCAA, signallingContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON) – The United States has warned that it may reduce its financial assistance to South Sudan if the transitional government continues to place heavy fees on humanitarian cargo and restrict the operations of United Nations peacekeepers and aid agencies. Washington said these practices go against South Sudan’s international commitmentsContinue Reading
