(JUBA) – The Minister of National Roads and Bridges, Peter Lam Both, has announced a new business focused vision to develop South Sudan’s road infrastructure by 2026, aimed at accelerating trade, improving connectivity and supporting economic growth. Speaking on the government’s plans, the minister said the strategy will rely onContinue Reading
(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – Russian officials have publicly claimed that the country now ranks as the leading economy in Europe, despite extensive international sanctions imposed since the invasion of Ukraine. The statement, made by State Duma chairman Vyacheslav Volodin, comes as available data points to a deep and widening decline inContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine is showing signs of serious strain as new assessments indicate that Moscow is struggling to maintain momentum due to heavy losses and limited reserves. Analysts say Russian forces are increasingly exposed as they shift resources from one front to another, creating vulnerabilitiesContinue Reading
(PALM BEACH, FLORIDA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the United States for talks with Donald Trump and his representatives as Russia continued heavy missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, highlighting the sharp contrast between battlefield realities and diplomatic engagement. Zelenskyy travelled to Florida to meet Trump atContinue Reading
(NOVGOROD REGION, RUSSIA) – Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to attack the residence of the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in what Kyiv has described as a fabrication lacking any supporting evidence. The allegation was announced by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a phone briefing that Moscow later circulatedContinue Reading
(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) –Large parts of the Moscow region were left without electricity after reports of drone activity, highlighting the growing reach of Ukrainian strikes and the pressure facing Russia’s energy and security systems. Russian officials said more than 600,000 residents experienced power cuts during winter conditions, prompting emergency measures toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba Electricity Distribution Company Limited has announced that all its service centres will remain operational during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, a move aimed at supporting households and businesses that rely on continuous electricity services in the capital. In a customer notice issued on 24 DecemberContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba Electricity Distribution Company Limited has issued a public invitation to qualified and reputable insurance companies to submit bid proposals for the provision of medical insurance services and comprehensive motor vehicle insurance for the year 2026. The move reflects the growing use of structured procurement by major serviceContinue Reading
(BADINGILO NATIONAL PARK) – African Parks, in collaboration with local communities, the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism (MWCT), and donor partners, has developed an artisanal honey initiative in Lafon, Badingilo National Park. The initiative aims to provide sustainable income opportunities while supporting wildlife and ecosystem conservation. The partnership, establishedContinue Reading
(BOMA COUNTY, BOMA NATIONAL PARK) – The South Sudan Wildlife Service recently held a high level meeting in Pibor with Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) government officials and traditional leaders to strengthen wildlife conservation. The gathering, supported by African Parks, aimed to reinforce customary laws regulating hunting and wildlife protection.Continue Reading
