(RAMCIEL, LAKES STATE) – The Patriotic People’s Party (PPP) has spoken out strongly against reported discussions on the possible relocation of Palestinians to South Sudan. In a statement issued by party spokesperson Biar Akol Cham on behalf of the PPP and the National Parties Alliance (NPA), the opposition group saidContinue Reading
(DUBAI) – Four South Sudanese teenagers have designed and built a robot that collects plastic waste from water bodies, marking a rare innovation achievement from the country’s youth. The robot, named Ramceil Botics, was unveiled at the First Global Challenge in Dubai, where it gained international attention. The invention wasContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, presided over the reopening of the State Transitional Legislative Assembly on Monday, 11 August 2025, following a three month recess. The ceremony included the swearing-in of the new Speaker, Abuk Jiel Dhieu, along with seven new legislatorsContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, on Tuesday 12 August 2025 led a team from the State Disaster and Risk Management Committee to inspect the impact of the Aweil Drainage System. The visit was aimed at assessing how the project has improved theContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has approved a fiscal resource envelope of 40.5 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), equivalent to about 8.8 million US Dollars, for the 2025–2026 financial year. The decision was reached during the Eleventh Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday, 15Continue Reading
(BOR) – The Government of Jonglei State is under growing pressure to resolve disputes surrounding the creation of new local administrative units, after a wave of controversy followed the establishment of nearly 20 Payams and Bomas since July. While some citizens welcomed the restructuring, tensions have escalated in certain areas,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has returned to Juba after a three day working visit to the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Bol Mel and his delegation were welcomed at Juba International Airport by senior government officials, including the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has released the latest official exchange rates for Monday, 18th August 2025. The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) continues to exhibit stability against major international and regional currencies, with only minor day-to-day fluctuations observed. According to the official BOSS rates, the US DollarContinue Reading
(ADDIS ABABA) – Africa continues to face major climate challenges despite contributing less than 5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions over the past 170 years. Nearly 600 million people on the continent lack access to electricity, and almost one billion still rely on traditional biofuels for cooking. These realities,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN Group Limited, a leading pan African mobile operator, reported strong financial and operational performance for the first half of 2025, driven by growth across its African markets, including South Sudan. The company serves 298 million customers in 16 countries and has highlighted gains in service revenue, dataContinue Reading
