(JUBA) – General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, engaged in significant discussions with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Saturday afternoon at the State House in Juba. The discussions centred on enhancing bilateral relations and advancing stability in the region. General Kainerugaba arrived in Juba earlierContinue Reading
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have officially received a refurbished military justice and district courthouse at Bilpam Headquarters, thanks to the assistance of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). During the handover ceremony, SSPDF Spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang expressed his optimism that the upgradedContinue Reading
The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MOICT&PS) of South Sudan, in collaboration with the World Bank, has revealed plans to commence the installation of a fibre optic cable linking Kenya to South Sudan in early 2026. This initiative is anticipated to enhance internet connectivity in the countryContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Uganda’s top military commander held a closed meeting with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Saturday, as the two neighbouring countries attempt to steady a fragile security alliance following recent deadly clashes along their border. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, arrived in the SouthContinue Reading
Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has issued a warning against the use of illegal exchange rates while outlining key priorities to stabilize the foreign exchange market, strengthen the economy, promote digital financial inclusion, and curb unethical banking practices. During a stakeholders’ meeting inContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Nine Kenyan employees of the South Sudan embassy in Nairobi have taken the Government of South Sudan to court, accusing embassy officials of withholding or misappropriating their salaries for more than 53 months over the past 13 years. Court documents filed at Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations CourtContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The owner of dormant South Sudan Supreme Airlines has said he may take the Government of South Sudan to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague over what he claims is an unpaid debt totalling USD 1.05 billion, equivalent to about 4.83 trillion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP)Continue Reading
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For years, Africa’s resource curse has been blamed on the usual suspects. The United States with its dollar diplomacy, or China with its Great Wall of mining concessions. But now, stepping quietly into the room like a cat in silk slippers, is the UAE. And unlike Russia, which blunders aboutContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr Addis Ababa Othow, has unveiled new measures aimed at stabilising the foreign exchange market, promoting digital payments, and tackling illegal currency trading. Addressing a stakeholders’ meeting in Juba on Friday, Dr Othow said the shift towards digitalContinue Reading
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has expressed concerns over the high fertility rate and limited access to family planning services in South Sudan. A recent report from the UNFPA has highlighted the risk of rapid population growth in South Sudan, which could place significant strain on public resources andContinue Reading
