(JUBA) – South Sudan’s general elections will go ahead as scheduled at the end of 2026, with no extension or delay, a member of the Transitional National Legislature, Stephen Lual Ngor, has confirmed. Lual described the upcoming elections as a key national milestone agreed upon by all signatories of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Finance and Planning held a reception on Tuesday 19 August 2025 to welcome its newly appointed Deputy Minister, Hon. Yien Gach Ruey. The event took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Juba and was attended by senior government officials, dignitaries from Upper Nile State andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Arab Republic of Egypt has pledged to expand its training programmes and scholarships for South Sudan and reinforce its support for education and capacity building in the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday 19 August 2025 during a farewell meeting between the Egyptian Ambassador to SouthContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services of South Sudan has signed a three year agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support media development, freedom of expression, and access to information across the country. The signing took place on Tuesday 19 August 2025Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Ladu Saeed has been re-elected unopposed as the Commissioner General of the South Sudan Scout Association (SSSA), marking his second consecutive term as the top national scout executive. The announcement was made following elections held on Saturday 16 August 2025 in the capital, Juba. Saeed will beContinue Reading
(MALAKAL) – Communities in Upper Nile continue to face immense hardship from ongoing conflict, severe food insecurity and the burden of hosting more than 1.1 million refugees fleeing the war in neighbouring Sudan. Despite efforts by the United Nations peacekeeping mission, humanitarian partners, and local authorities, conditions remain critical, withContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – United Nations peacekeepers from China are expanding a successful school based agricultural project in Nakitun, South Sudan, to four additional schools across Juba County. The initiative is supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and aims to train students in practical farming skills while promoting foodContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba International Airport is undergoing significant upgrades aimed at improving security, passenger experience, and infrastructure resilience. The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has confirmed that construction of a new entry gate is in progress, bringing a more modern and secure access point to the airport. Acting GeneralContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Africa faces a growing risk of becoming a hub for cybercrime if control over its internet addresses falls into the wrong hands, a danger that has intensified as the body managing them edges toward collapse. On July 28, ICT ministers from across Africa held a virtual meeting toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania signed a deal in July 2025 to expand regional flights, marking a rare moment of momentum for East Africa’s aviation sector. The agreement comes weeks after Kenya Airways launched a new Nairobi–Guangzhou route, tapping into China’s growing demand for African trade. While theseContinue Reading
