(JUBA) – South Sudan has formally launched the Mayardit Academy for Space Science, an initiative that aims to use space technology to solve pressing development challenges while inspiring the country’s next generation of scientists. The project was officially unveiled on Wednesday, September 10, in Juba, marking a significant step forContinue Reading
(TORIT COUNTY) – The Acting Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Hon. William Angelo Geri, has urged development partners to prioritise investment in the agricultural sector, with the aim of raising its contribution to at least 10 percent of the state’s economy in line with the Maputo Protocol. Hon. Geri, whoContinue Reading
(JUBA) – STEMpower, a prominent science and technology education organisation in South Sudan, has pledged strong support for the newly launched Mayardit Academy for Space Science. The initiative, which was inaugurated in Juba on Wednesday 10 September, is being seen as a significant milestone in efforts to inspire the country’sContinue Reading
(NASIR COUNTY) – The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has announced the conclusion of its investigations into the violent incident in Nasir that took place between 3rd and 7th March 2025. Speaking at a press briefing in Juba on 11th September 2025, the Minister of Justice outlined the findings,Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar and seven senior government officials have been charged with treason, terrorism and crimes against humanity. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Joseph Geng Akech, during a press briefing in Juba. The indictmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is entering a period of heightened political and economic uncertainty after President Salva Kiir Mayardit suspended First Vice President Riek Machar Teny and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chuol following treason charges. The decision, read out on state television on Thursday evening, has raised alarm across theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has placed trade, energy and investment at the centre of its recent diplomatic activities, highlighting the country’s focus on economic diplomacy as part of its foreign policy. During the ministry’s second weekly media press briefing of 2025, it wasContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of South Sudan has announced a series of measures aimed at improving liquidity, strengthening foreign reserves, and modernising the financial system. The decisions followed the committee’s first meeting of 2025, held on 8 September and chaired by Governor Dr AddisContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, has called on newly appointed officials of the State Revenue Authority to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and ensure accountability in the management of public finances. Governor Ober presided over the swearing in ceremony on Thursday, 11 SeptemberContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Nile Commercial Bank PLC (NCB), one of South Sudan’s established commercial banks, is stepping up efforts to support businesses engaged in international trade through its Letters of Credit facility and expanded foreign exchange services. The bank, headquartered in Juba Town, says it is determined to make cross borderContinue Reading
