Ukrainian Drones Set Putin’s Oil Depot ABLAZE in Strike on Russia (Video)
2026-01-07
A Russian oil depot in Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, has been struck by Ukrainian drones and set on fire.Continue Reading
Venezuelan Crisis Triggers Russian Doubts (Video)
2026-01-07
(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – The rapid political developments in Venezuela and Russia’s inability to shape or reverse events there are prompting a wider debate inside Russia about the country’s declining global influence and the costs of its ongoing war against Ukraine. Russian military bloggers, commentators and some street level voices haveContinue Reading
South Sudan Launches 2026 Digital Transformation Drive
2026-01-07
(JUBA) – South Sudan has announced an ambitious digital transformation plan for 2026, aiming to expand nationwide internet connectivity, improve child online safety, and strengthen regulatory frameworks. The National Communication Authority (NCA) said the programme is designed to bring the country closer to regional and global digital standards while addressingContinue Reading
Australian Authorities Return $1.5 Million Property to Hoth Mai Family
2026-01-07
(VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA) – The family of South Sudan’s Minister of Labour, James Hoth Mai, has regained ownership of a $1.5 million house in Victoria, Australia, after it was confiscated in 2017, according to local media reports. The Victoria County Court ruled in favour of the family on 23 December 2025.Continue Reading
Vaccine Storage Facilities Strengthened Across Seven States in South Sudan
2026-01-07
(JUBA) – UNICEF, in partnership with the British government and South Sudan’s Ministry of Health, has launched a programme to construct and upgrade health facilities across several states. The six-month initiative aims to expand access to maternal, newborn and child health services, nutrition support and primary care in underserved andContinue Reading
Yambio Telecom Outage Hits Businesses and Services for 13 Days
2026-01-07
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA) – A major telecommunications outage in Yambio has entered its 13th day, causing widespread disruption to communication, trade and access to essential services across the town and surrounding areas. The MTN network became unstable on 24 December 2025, coinciding with the Christmas period, leaving residents, traders andContinue Reading
Civil Servants Demand Salary Arrears Ahead of School Reopening
2026-01-07
(JUBA) – Civil servants across South Sudan are urgently calling on the Ministry of Finance to release months of unpaid salaries as schools prepare to reopen next month. Government employees warn that without immediate payments, many families may struggle to cover basic needs and school fees for their children. PublicContinue Reading
Online System to End Unauthorized Tax Exemptions at Juba Airport Customs
2026-01-07
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has revealed that powerful individuals are causing major losses in the country’s tax revenue at Juba International Airport. Commissioner General William Anyuon Kuol said unauthorized exemptions are responsible for draining around 24 percent of total customs revenue, undermining the nation’s economic stability.Continue Reading
Immigration Chief Warns Officers Against Selling Citizenship for Cash
2026-01-07
(JUBA) – The Director General of Immigration, Major General Elia Costa Faustino, has warned immigration officers to stop issuing forged documents and illegal passports to foreigners in exchange for cash, saying such practices threaten South Sudan’s national identity and security. Speaking on Tuesday during a decoration parade for newly promotedContinue Reading
State Moves to Reform Salary Payments in Central Equatoria
2026-01-07
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has called on state secretariat staff to open bank accounts to enable the payment of salaries in line with national government guidelines, as the state continues to face economic pressure and delays in salary payments. Governor Adil madeContinue Reading
