(MOSCOW / KYIV) – Russia’s ruling regime has intensified its crackdown on dissent while facing mounting economic turmoil and a deepening fiscal crisis. From new laws allowing life imprisonment for children accused of sabotage to the arrest of musicians and social media users, the Kremlin appears increasingly desperate to maintainContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s business and financial sectors were on alert on Wednesday following a major political and economic shake up announced by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The president issued a series of Republican Decrees that removed key economic figures from their posts, including Vice President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel,Continue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Nairobi has announced the resumption of normal operations following a brief administrative pause. The Embassy confirmed that all services for citizens, businesspersons, students, and travellers will return to full functionality starting Thursday, 13 November 2025. According to an officialContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, Dr Benjamin Bol Mel, on Wednesday held talks with Ambassador Jamal Hassan Khalif of the Federal Republic of Somalia to strengthen bilateral and economic relations between the two countries. The meeting, held in Juba, focused on expanding cooperationContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has opened a two day workshop aimed at validating the country’s financial sector strategy under the Strengthening South Sudan Financial Sector (3SF) project supported by the World Bank. The workshop began today Wednesday at the BoSS headquarters in Juba and broughtContinue Reading
(NEW YORK) – The United Kingdom has voiced deep concern over the worsening political and humanitarian conditions in South Sudan, calling on the transitional government in Juba to recommit to inclusive dialogue and uphold its obligations under the Revitalised Peace Agreement. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council in NewContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has congratulated Urban South Group for winning first runner up in the Small and Medium Enterprise category at the East African Community (EAC) Regional Quality Awards held in Nairobi. The regional event, which celebrates innovation and quality among EastContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has received a detailed briefing from the Orient Group on plans for South Sudan’s upcoming Agrifood and Business Exposure initiative. The briefing, held on 11 November 2025, focused on outlining the implementation roadmap, strategies for mobilising resources, and engaging international organisations andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has praised the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) for actively engaging the media to raise awareness about the country’s shift to digital banking. During a meeting at the BoSS headquarters on Monday, UJOSS Secretary General Majak Daniel Kuany thanked theContinue Reading
(KYIV) – Ukraine Strikes Russian Refineries and Black Sea Oil Terminal as Lukoil Faces Sanctions Fallout Ukraine has intensified its campaign against Russia’s oil industry, targeting refineries and export terminals across the country in a wave of drone and missile strikes that have severely disrupted Moscow’s fuel production and exports.Continue Reading
