(Juba) – South Sudan is experiencing a sharp rise in the number of refugees entering the country, most of them fleeing ongoing conflict in neighbouring Sudan, according to national officials and African Union representatives following a recent humanitarian assessment. The Deputy Commissioner for the Commission of Refugee Affairs (CRA), JohnContinue Reading
(Juba) – A recent directive from the Office of the President has sparked public criticism and calls for financial accountability in South Sudan. The Executive Director in the Office of the President, Hon. Dominic Juk Chom, issued an urgent instruction to the Managing Director of the Nile Petroleum Corporation (NilePet),Continue Reading
(Juba) – UN Women South Sudan has reaffirmed its partnership with Women Led Organisations (WLOs) across the country, as part of its broader 2023–2026 Strategic Note aimed at advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. The meeting was led by Delphine Serumaga, UN Women’s Country Representative in South Sudan, and broughtContinue Reading
(Juba) – The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has called on Kenyan President William Ruto to urgently convene a special Heads of State Summit to address a growing financial crisis at the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat. The situation has paralysed operations and placed the future of regional integration atContinue Reading
(Juba) – The ongoing house arrest of South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, has triggered significant concern over the country’s fragile peace agreement and the overall stability of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGONU). On 26 March 2025, during a visit to Aweil in Northern BahrContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan held its fourth Council of Undersecretary meeting this week, focusing on enhancing institutional effectiveness and strengthening the country’s diplomatic work. The session chaired by Undersecretary Ambassador Agnes Oswaha brought together Directors General and departmental Directors to reviewContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan is facing an alarming rise in poverty, with 92 percent of the population now living on less than $2.15 a day. This marks a steep increase from 51 percent in 2011 when the country gained independence from Sudan, according to a new report released in JubaContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Government of South Sudan has approved a $9 million (approx. 11.8 billion South Sudanese Pounds at current rates) budget to begin the design phase of a nationwide fibre optic infrastructure project. The move marks a significant step towards improving digital connectivity and modernising the country’s limited andContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has renewed its commitment to banking reform and modernisation, highlighting transparency, digital innovation, and team-based leadership as key themes during a high-level internal staff meeting held at its Juba headquarters on Friday, 27 June 2025. The meeting brought together employees from acrossContinue Reading
(Juba) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan departed Juba on Sunday for an official diplomatic visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a statement from the president’s office. The visit is aimed at deepening economic cooperation and exploring investment opportunities as the country continues efforts toContinue Reading
