(JUBA) – South Sudan has opened a three day national conference bringing together ministers of information from more than ten states and three administrative areas, as the government steps up efforts to address hate speech and its impact on social cohesion and national stability. The conference, held in the capitalContinue 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 COUNTY) – South Sudan’s standards authority has launched a regional essay competition aimed at engaging young people in discussions on trade, quality and market access, as the country continues efforts to integrate more effectively into African and global markets. The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards announced the officialContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has committed to fast tracking food subsidy measures and strengthening quality control oversight in Lakes State, following high level discussions aimed at easing pressure on consumers and improving market stability. The meeting, held in Juba on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, broughtContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s central bank has outlined key priorities for strengthening the country’s financial sector as it prepares for reforms planned for 2026, signalling a continued focus on institutional development, technology upgrades and skills building across the banking system. The Steering Committee of the Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial SectorContinue Reading
(JOHANNESBURG) – Cooperation among emerging economies in the Global South is gaining renewed attention as India, Brazil and South Africa move to strengthen the IBSA Dialogue Forum, a trilateral platform that seeks to promote inclusive growth and fair global governance outside traditional Western dominated institutions. In a world where economicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has reinforced its role in the country’s sports economy and digital infrastructure by recognising top performers in the South Sudan Premier League and by expanding its 4G plus network coverage to Wadweil in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The company marked the twelfth week ofContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukraine Strikes Russian Submarine and Energy Assets as Fighting and Diplomacy Continue Ukraine says it has destroyed a Russian submarine worth about 400 million US dollars at a naval base in the Russian port city of Novorossiysk, marking another significant blow to Russia’s Black Sea Fleet asContinue Reading
(WAU) – Traders in Jou Market, located in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, have praised the state government’s decision to deploy police officers in the market. The move aims to curb theft and protect vendors, particularly ahead of the Christmas season, when market activity increases. SeveralContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Roads Authority (SSRA) has signed a contract with Ethiopian-based Stadia Engineering Works Consultant to prepare the concept design for the Pagak–Maiwut–Paloch Road. The announcement was made on the SSRA’s official online portals on Monday, marking the start of the preliminary engineering phase of the project.Continue Reading
