(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
(BOR COUNTY) – A new solar powered water treatment plant was inaugurated in Bor today, bringing safe drinking water to over 96,000 residents and marking a major step forward in improving access to clean water in Jonglei State. The project was funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) held a one day consultative meeting on 7 November 2025 to review the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial Sector (3SF) Project. The session, held at BoSS headquarters in Juba, brought together consultants, technical experts, andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has directed all licensed commercial banks in the country to connect to the newly launched South Sudan Interbank and Settlement System (SSIPSS) by 31 January 2026. The move follows the successful rollout of the platform on 10 October 2025, which saw thirteenContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), in partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has successfully concluded a five day financial statistics training in Juba aimed at improving the accuracy and reliability of government financial data. The training, which ended on 7 November 2025, brought together officialsContinue 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
(YEI COUNTY) – Access Radio 88.8 FM has officially launched online digital broadcasting, marking a major step in the expansion of community media in South Sudan. The move announced on Friday, 7 November 2025 allows listeners to stream all programmes through the station’s new digital platform at www.radioyei.org. Station ManagerContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr Addis Ababa Othow Akongdit, and the National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, have urged traders across the country to deposit their business earnings in commercial banks instead of keeping large sums in cash.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The European Union has pledged stronger support for conservation and sustainable development efforts in South Sudan following a meeting between the EU Ambassador to South Sudan, H.E. Pelle Enarsson, and the Country Representative of African Parks South Sudan held in late October. The discussion focused on enhancing collaborationContinue Reading
