(JUBA) – The Minister of Trade and Industry of South Sudan, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, hosted the Ambassador of Somalia to South Sudan, H.E. Jamal Hassan Khalif, at her office in Juba on November 5, 2025. The meeting focused on strengthening trade and economic relations between the two nations. AmbassadorContinue Reading
(KIGALI) – Ms. Ayaa Irene Lokang, Director of the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS), has been recognised as one of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women. The award was presented during the 4th African Women Awards Gala held on 8 November 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. The prestigious accoladeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) held a senior management meeting on 7 November 2025 in Juba to assess institutional progress and address operational challenges. The meeting, chaired by the Executive Director, Hon. Gloria Nyoka, brought together all Directors General for an in depth discussion onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has once again reshuffled his administration, dismissing Finance Minister Athian Diing Athian and several senior officials, while bringing back key allies to influential positions in both the economic and security sectors. The changes, announced on state television on Monday, mark the eighth time theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has made sweeping changes in his administration, removing top officials in the finance, security and petroleum sectors while reinstating two of his most trusted allies Tut Gatluak Manimeh and Barnaba Bak Chol to senior government positions. The major reshuffle, announced through stateContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has entered a new phase in its development cooperation with India following the official launch of the UN-India Global Capacity Building Initiative in Juba on 31st October 2025. The programme aims to strengthen skills, education and institutional capacity among South Sudanese professionals, particularly in public administration,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba City Council has launched a large scale road rehabilitation campaign aimed at improving transport infrastructure, sanitation and public access to essential services across the capital. The initiative is being implemented under the leadership of Mayor Christopher Swaka and his three deputies, in partnership with the GovernmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has appealed to women across South Sudan to work together and support each other in leadership and business as part of efforts to strengthen national development. Speaking during the National Conference on Women, Peace and Security held in JubaContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Senior Presidential Envoy Adut Kiir has urged African nations and international partners to strengthen regional cooperation and technology sharing to help South Sudan build resilience against flooding and improve food security. Speaking during her visit to the 2025 Africa International Agricultural Expo (AIAE) at the Kenyatta International ConventionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has officially lowered electricity tariffs for all consumer categories, following a directive from President Salva Kiir aimed at reducing the high cost of power in the capital. The move announced in a statement by JEDCO took effect on 1 November 2025 andContinue Reading
