(JUBA) – South Sudan is on track to complete its first ever seismological observatory centre, marking a significant step in the country’s ability to monitor and respond to earthquake risks. Over the weekend, the Minister of Mining, Martin Gama Abucha, and the Indian Ambassador to South Sudan, Anil Nautiyal, visitedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has begun distributing essential medical supplies to several states and administrative areas as part of efforts to strengthen basic healthcare services and prepare for seasonal health emergencies. The rollout covers 27 counties across five states and two administrative areas. These include 13 countiesContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Authorities in Western Equatoria State have announced a series of measures aimed at curbing drug abuse, early marriage, and gender based violence, in what officials describe as a push to protect young people and promote community development. Speaking to journalists, the Acting Governor of Western Equatoria, Daniel BadagbuContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Young leaders in South Sudan have called on lawmakers and relevant ministries to accelerate progress on key youth-related bills that remain stalled or underfunded. Their appeal came during a three-day Youth Legislation Workshop held in Juba from Wednesday to Friday, organised by Markaz Alsalam in partnership with theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s economic and political crisis has entered a critical phase as the government faces mounting international lawsuits over unpaid oil debts. The most high profile case is that of BB Energy (GULF) DMCC, which has filed a claim in a London court against the Government of SouthContinue Reading
(ZARIA) – The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria is seeking greater government funding and improved access to equipment as it positions itself to become a key training hub for Africa’s aviation industry. Among its most recent international engagements is a new agreement with South Sudan’s Civil AviationContinue Reading
(ABIDJAN) – South Sudan made a memorable debut in the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament, narrowly losing to continental heavyweight Mali by 56 to 53 in a tightly contested group stage match. Although they fell short, South Sudan’s performance has drawn widespread admiration for their grit and determination against oneContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – A legal dispute over a copper scrap metal consignment originating from Juba, South Sudan, has reached Kenya’s High Court in Nairobi. The case involves Interpol Kenya and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), accused of unlawfully impounding the goods. Twinkle Consolidated Services Limited, the trading company behind theContinue Reading
(ABIDJAN) – South Sudan’s national women’s basketball team is set to face Mali on 26 July in the opening round of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a key test in their campaign at the continental event. The fixture will also see Mali’s rising star, SiraContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – Shareholders of MTN Uganda have approved the separation of the company’s mobile money services from its main telecommunications operations. The decision will see MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd become an independent entity under the new proposed name, MTN New FinCo, pending regulatory approval. The move is part ofContinue Reading
