(JUBA) – A maize and sorghum cooperative that began with just 20 members in Central Equatoria State has grown to over 150 within a year, becoming a source of income and stability for many South Sudanese families. The rapid growth highlights the increasing role of cooperatives in addressing both povertyContinue Reading
(AWERIAL) – Health authorities in Awerial County, Lakes State, have confirmed a suspected outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Wunthou Boma after two people died and three others were hospitalised with symptoms linked to the disease. A medical officer in Awerial County told local media that investigations are underwayContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new state owned oil company from South Africa has acquired a 90% stake in one of South Sudan’s most promising oil exploration zones, Block B2, located in Jonglei State. The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC), launched in May through a merger of PetroSA, iGas, and theContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON) – A legal dispute in the United States has drawn attention to South Sudan after eight foreign nationals faced deportation there under an immigration policy introduced during the Trump administration. On Friday, a Massachusetts judge refused to halt the deportations, even as a federal judge in Washington, D.C brieflyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Crude oil exports from South Sudan and Sudan have increased in recent months, offering a lifeline to international shipping firms operating aframax and suezmax tankers despite ongoing conflict in Sudan. According to industry analysts, the recent uptick in shipments is largely due to progress in repairing critical oilContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan Fashion Week and Awards 2025 is set to take place on Saturday, 2 August at the Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba. The upcoming event marks the 10th edition of the annual celebration of fashion, culture, and creativity, and is expected to draw designers, models and fashionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – As South Sudan prepares to mark its 14th Independence Day on 9 July 2025, the country’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) remains closed, with no official date announced for its reopening. Lawmakers have been on recess since December 2024, raising serious concerns about the delay in discussing andContinue Reading
(JUBA) — As South Sudan continues to recover from years of conflict and instability, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is promoting a peaceful alternative to violence: cooperatives. These shared economic ventures are emerging across the country as a new way for young people to earn a livingContinue Reading
(JUBA) — The leadership of the Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce, Juba County, and the Juba City Council has officially voiced its opposition to a recent zoning directive issued by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA). The concerns were raised during a meeting on Friday, 4 July 2025, withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has temporarily suspended its ongoing taxpayer registration and zoning programme in Juba City, following strong resistance from the Central Equatoria State Government and feedback from the business community, civil society, and development partners. The initiative which began on 1 July 2025 aimedContinue Reading
