(MOSCOW) – Civil unrest is spreading across Russia as the country faces a deepening economic crisis and growing public anger at the regime of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. Workers across multiple industries are striking over unpaid wages, while new oppressive laws target citizens for online activity and minor cultural expressions.Continue Reading
(KYIV) – A series of recent developments across Russia and parts of Eastern Europe have highlighted growing economic pressure, increasing restrictions on political expression and ongoing military setbacks linked to the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian special operations forces carried out further strikes on oil storage sites in Crimea in recentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Al Sabah Children’s Hospital in Juba is experiencing a severe shortage of essential medicines as patient numbers continue to grow. Officials report that between 200 and 500 children now seek treatment daily, placing significant pressure on hospital resources. Executive Director Dr Justine Bruno Tongun described the situation as urgent.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism has announced plans to register and classify all hotels, tour operators, and travel agencies across South Sudan under the new Tourism Act 2024. Director General for Tourism, Laura Tete, said the registration process will ensure that all operators meet theContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA COUNTY) – The National Ministry of Roads and Bridges has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Road and Bridge Corporation to carry out a feasibility study for the construction of Tali International Airport in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria. Minister of Roads, Simon Majok Mijak, confirmed theContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – South Sudan Showcases Businesses at 25th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair The Embassy of South Sudan in Nairobi is participating in the 25th East Africa Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair, which runs from 7 to 16 November 2025 at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi (Gate facingContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A one day public consultation and awareness workshop was held in Yei River County as part of preparations for the implementation of the ASSIST Project’s mini grid pilot system. The event brought together 100 participants drawn from local government, community groups, business representatives and civil society.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Digitel South Sudan is promoting the use of its digital payment service, Digicash, for customers who wish to buy JEDCO electricity units directly through their mobile phones. The service is being positioned as a faster and more convenient alternative to purchasing electricity tokens through physical outlets, which oftenContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan is promoting the use of its Mobile Money service, My MoMo, as a practical option for users to move funds between their bank accounts and MoMo wallets. The company is encouraging customers to adopt the service as part of wider efforts to support digital paymentsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has introduced a new voice communication service known as MTN Home and Office Connect, designed for use in both residential and professional settings. The service is offered under MTN Business and is positioned to support customers who require dependable voice communication tools for daily use.Continue Reading
