(JUBA) – The national Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Michael Makuei Lueth, has received formal reports highlighting major challenges in telecommunications and disaster recovery from Ruweng Administrative Area and Upper Nile State. The reports were presented to the Minister on Tuesday by the respective State Ministers ofContinue Reading
(KAJO-KEJI) – The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Ugandan People’s Defence Force (UPDF) exchanged gunfire on Monday in Kangapo Payam, located in Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State, according to a statement from South Sudan’s army spokesperson. Major General Lul Ruai Koang, speaking on behalf of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has announced a formal invitation for commercial banks to participate in a new foreign exchange auction, scheduled for Thursday, 31 July 2025. This step represents a significant attempt by the central bank to reassert control over the currency market and restore confidenceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has introduced a standardised salary tariff system for commercial banks operating in the country, with the aim of improving transparency and consistency in banking services related to employee salary payments. The new framework was issued on 29 July 2025 by the DirectorateContinue Reading
(ABYEI) – Five people, including a school teacher, were killed and five others wounded in a cattle raid on Sunday near Abyei town, local authorities confirmed on Tuesday. According to the Abyei Administrative Area’s Minister of Information, Yohana Akol, the attack occurred at approximately 9:00 in the morning on 27Continue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The United Nations has confirmed it will relocate the global headquarters of three major agencies UNICEF, UNFPA and UN Women from New York to Nairobi by late 2026. The move will position Kenya’s capital among the world’s most significant UN cities, joining New York, Geneva and Vienna asContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba International Airport (JUB/HJJJ), South Sudan’s main aviation hub, continues to serve as a critical regional connector, with a full schedule of arrivals and departures on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. Below is a detailed overview of today’s flight operations, including key airline routes, aircraft types, and air trafficContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has published its latest official exchange rates for Tuesday, 29th July 2025, reflecting marginal movements in the forex market, with the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) remaining largely stable against key international and regional currencies. According to data released by the central bank, theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has announced a public tender inviting eligible commercial banks to participate in a Term Deposit Facility Auction worth 20 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), equivalent to approximately 4.35 million US Dollars at the official exchange rate of 4,600 SSP per USD asContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Acting Head of the European Union Delegation to South Sudan, Lothar Jaschke, has called for stronger participation of women in security institutions and peace processes across South Sudan, emphasising the critical role women play in creating sustainable peace and national stability. Jaschke made the remarks during theContinue Reading
