(JUBA) – South Sudan and Ethiopia have agreed to accelerate a major road connectivity project as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. The announcement followed high level discussions in Juba on Tuesday between Vice President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel, who chairs South Sudan’s EconomicContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has opened a three day peace conference in Kuda, Dolo Payam, Juba County, aimed at addressing tensions between cattle herders from Terekeka and farming communities in Juba County. The meeting, which began on Wednesday, was organisedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) conducted its eighteenth Term Deposit Facility (TDF) auction on August 27, 2025, aiming to absorb liquidity from the domestic market. The auction, announced two days prior by BOSS, attracted significant interest from commercial banks despite offering a total of 20 billion SSPContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan and Ethiopia are moving to strengthen their economic partnership through new infrastructure projects, banking collaboration and improved air transport. Talks held today between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Ethiopian Special Envoy and Finance Minister Ahmed Shide Mohammed focused on boosting trade, investment and regional integration. MinisterContinue Reading
(YEI) – Coffee farmers in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State say insecurity and recurring wildfires are preventing the revival of one of South Sudan’s most promising cash crops, undermining both local livelihoods and national export prospects. Farmers argue that peace and stability are essential to restore coffee production,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Ministry of Trade and Industry held a follow-up meeting on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to discuss priority areas where international support is being sought to strengthen trade and economic growth in South Sudan. The discussions were chairedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, held talks with Jonglei State Minister of Trade and Industry, Majur Kot Kuir, on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, to address pressing issues affecting traders in the state, with a particular focus on the fishing sector. The meetingContinue Reading
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(JUBA) – South Sudan has once again dismissed claims that it has entered into talks to resettle Palestinians displaced from Gaza, stating that such reports are baseless and risk straining its diplomatic relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a strong statement rejecting what it described asContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Kenyan government announced plans to raise taxes on both domestic and international air tickets, a move expected to increase the cost of air travel across the region, including for passengers travelling to and from South Sudan. The proposal was tabled in parliament by Kimani Ichung’wah, the MajorityContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Tensions between the Government of South Sudan and the World Bank have slowed the rollout of the country’s flagship digital connectivity programme, a multimillion dollar initiative designed to link the nation more closely with regional and global networks. Deputy Minister of Information, Communication, Technology and Postal Services, DavidContinue Reading
