(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has started paying long overdue incentive arrears to frontline health workers in selected counties, following the signing of a Quarter One output agreement with UNICEF under the Health Sector Transformation Project. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s communication department, the Ministry saidContinue Reading
(CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE, YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Authorities in Yei River County have launched construction of the Wuluturu bridge, a project expected to restore access to essential services and support local economic activity after nearly a decade of disruption for surrounding communities. The construction was officially launched on Monday morning,Continue Reading
(CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE, TEREKEKA COUNTY) – Consultations have begun in Terekeka County over a proposal to establish Tali International Airport, marking an early stage in discussions around a major infrastructure project with potential business and economic implications for Central Equatoria State and South Sudan more broadly. The Commissioner of TerekekaContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – The European Union funded One Stop Border Post (OSBP) project in Nimule, Eastern Equatoria, is advancing steadily as South Sudan strengthens its position as a regional trade hub. The initiative aims to modernise border operations, facilitate trade with Uganda, and support broader economic growth. A high level meetingContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – The Mayor of Nimule Municipality in Eastern Equatoria State, H.W. Caesar Longa Fuli, has called on South Sudan’s National Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism to strengthen management of wildlife in Nimule National Park and other national parks across the country. In a recent interview with the SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Yeni Samuel Costa, has returned to Juba following an official mission to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The visit forms part of the central bank’s continued engagement with external partners at a time when South Sudan’sContinue Reading
(DAR ES SALAAM) – Tanzania is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading supplier within East Africa, a trend that is drawing attention across the region, including in South Sudan. In the first ten months of 2025, Tanzania exported goods worth 2.26 billion United States dollars to Uganda. This levelContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A weak currency in Africa is more than a technical issue for financial markets. It has direct effects on prices, household income, business costs, and government capacity. Across the continent, currency weakness often increases inflation, deepens poverty, discourages investment, and limits the ability of states to manage economicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan, along with other African nations, has faced rising fuel costs and energy disruptions in 2025, exposing the economy’s reliance on petroleum imports and regional stability. The Horn of Africa and Central Africa experienced supply bottlenecks, escalating prices and occasional shortages that affected households, businesses, and publicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is facing growing tension with international donors over delays and disputes in its fragile peace process, raising fears that the country could return to the widespread violence seen in 2013 and 2016. Concerns centre on the continued detention of key opposition figures, including suspended First Vice-PresidentContinue Reading
