(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on the newly appointed leaders of Western Equatoria State to dedicate themselves to restoring stability, social harmony, and peace in the state, which has been struggling with insecurity and communal violence. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held on Friday, 15 August 2025,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, met on Thursday, 14 August 2025, with the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan, His Excellency Ma Qiang, to discuss expanding trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held in Juba, was alsoContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, officially opened the Beijing Supermarket in Juba on Friday, 15 August 2025, marking another step in the growing economic relationship between South Sudan and China. Speaking at the launch, the Minister expressed appreciation to the stakeholders ofContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Central Equatoria State has urged the National Government to open diplomatic channels with Uganda following the reported entry of Uganda People’s Defence Force troops into Kajo-Keji County. The appeal was made during the Ordinary Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. RabiContinue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – A human rights activist has condemned the reported gang rape of two schoolgirls in Lainya County, Central Equatoria State, urging swift justice under South Sudan’s laws. Local authorities confirmed the arrest of two men in connection with the alleged assault, which took place on Tuesday afternoon inContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The first commissioners’ conference in Northern Bahr el Ghazal will begin in Aweil on Monday, 18 August, bringing together state leadership, development partners, and community representatives for five days of discussions. The event will be officiated by Governor Simon Ubeer Mawut and will include participation from state governmentContinue Reading
(UPPER NILE STATE, BALIET COUNTY) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has handed over 17 young men, including several teenagers, to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for their return to families in Juba. According to SPLM-IO officials, the group fled to opposition-controlled territory inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has demonstrated its support for sports development by hosting the South Sudan Football Federation’s (SSFF) fourth Extra Ordinary Elective Congress at its modern conference facility in Juba. The venue, known for its high quality facilities, also includes a well equipped sports complexContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The official foreign exchange market in South Sudan recorded only marginal fluctuations during the trading week of 11 to 15 August 2025, according to a comparative weekly review of rates published by the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS). The official figures indicate slight but notable changes in theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan Scout Association (SSSA) is preparing to elect its new leadership on Saturday 16 August 2025 in the capital, Juba. The election will select the Chairperson of the National Board of South Sudan Scouts and the Chief Commissioner. Speaking at the SSSA General Assembly ahead of theContinue Reading
