Urban Markets Show No Relief for Shoppers in Juba

Urban Markets Show No Relief for Shoppers in Juba

2025-06-28

(Juba) – Basic food and household items in Juba have become significantly more expensive, causing concern among residents who say they are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living. According to commodity prices collected between 16th and 22nd June 2025, nearly all essential goods have seen sharp increases,Continue Reading

South Sudanese Women Trapped in Russian Drone Factory Jobs

South Sudanese Women Trapped in Russian Drone Factory Jobs

2025-06-28

(Moscow) – South Sudanese and other African women are reportedly being recruited under false pretences to work in Russia’s growing drone production facilities, with many ending up in harsh, secretive, and potentially dangerous jobs. Investigations reveal that women from South Sudan, Uganda, Mali, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, and Botswana haveContinue Reading

Forest Whitaker Initiative Connects South Sudan Schools by Satellite

Forest Whitaker Initiative Connects South Sudan Schools by Satellite

2025-06-28

(Juba) – Thousands of young people in conflict affected areas of South Sudan are gaining access to digital learning for the first time through a new partnership between satellite communications company Intelsat and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI), a nonprofit founded by actor and peace advocate Forest Whitaker.Continue Reading

Instagram Scams Undermine South Sudan’s Digital Commerce Growth

Instagram Scams Undermine South Sudan’s Digital Commerce Growth

2025-06-28

(Juba) – The rapid growth of social commerce across platforms like Instagram and Facebook is opening up new opportunities for businesses, including those in South Sudan. However, the same digital boom is also fuelling a sharp increase in online fraud—posing serious risks to merchants, consumers, and the broader push towardContinue Reading

Coffee Crisis in Brazil Opens Door for South Sudan

Coffee Crisis in Brazil Opens Door for South Sudan

2025-06-27

(Juba) – As global coffee markets face increasing pressure from climate change, South Sudan is quietly emerging as an unexpected but promising player in the future of climate-resilient agriculture. While Brazil, the world’s largest producer of Arabica coffee suffers from erratic weather and declining yields, South Sudan’s Excelsa coffee offersContinue Reading

South Sudan Partners with Nigerian Aviation School to Train Airline Professionals

South Sudan Partners with Nigerian Aviation School to Train Airline Professionals

2025-06-27

(Juba) – South Sudan has signed a new cooperation agreement with Nigeria’s leading aviation training institution to build technical and professional skills in its civil aviation sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalised between the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT),Continue Reading

Pilots Applaud Runway Upgrade at Juba Airport

Pilots Applaud Runway Upgrade at Juba Airport

2025-06-27

(Juba) – Pilots operating at Juba International Airport have welcomed the fresh runway markings recently completed as part of ongoing improvements to aviation safety and infrastructure in South Sudan’s busiest air hub. The new lines painted with precision are designed to enhance aircraft movement and reduce the risk of incidentsContinue Reading