(AWEIL) – The Government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has approved a fiscal resource envelope of 40.5 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), equivalent to about 8.8 million US Dollars, for the 2025–2026 financial year. The decision was reached during the Eleventh Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday, 15Continue Reading
(BOR) – The Government of Jonglei State is under growing pressure to resolve disputes surrounding the creation of new local administrative units, after a wave of controversy followed the establishment of nearly 20 Payams and Bomas since July. While some citizens welcomed the restructuring, tensions have escalated in certain areas,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has returned to Juba after a three day working visit to the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Bol Mel and his delegation were welcomed at Juba International Airport by senior government officials, including the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has released the latest official exchange rates for Monday, 18th August 2025. The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) continues to exhibit stability against major international and regional currencies, with only minor day-to-day fluctuations observed. According to the official BOSS rates, the US DollarContinue Reading
(ADDIS ABABA) – Africa continues to face major climate challenges despite contributing less than 5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions over the past 170 years. Nearly 600 million people on the continent lack access to electricity, and almost one billion still rely on traditional biofuels for cooking. These realities,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN Group Limited, a leading pan African mobile operator, reported strong financial and operational performance for the first half of 2025, driven by growth across its African markets, including South Sudan. The company serves 298 million customers in 16 countries and has highlighted gains in service revenue, dataContinue Reading
(LAMU) – Lamu Port in Kenya is experiencing its busiest period since opening, with ten container ships scheduled to dock over the next two weeks, marking a significant milestone for the regional trade hub. The surge is being driven by French shipping line CMA CGM, which is increasing its visitsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), which provides vital flights for aid workers and cargo to remote and conflict affected regions, has been forced to cut its global fleet by nearly a quarter due to severe funding shortfalls, the World Food Programme (WFP) has reported. The reductionsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – American philanthropist and televangelist Dr. Michelle Corral has concluded a humanitarian and spiritual mission at Bidibidi Refugee Settlement in West Nile, northern Uganda, before returning to the United States. The settlement, near the South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo borders, hosted thousands of refugees who benefited fromContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Entrepreneurs in East Africa, including South Sudan, are set to benefit from a new $10 million (46 billion SSP) Swedish-backed digital start-up fund targeting technology ventures across the region. The fund will focus on Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan, aiming to strengthenContinue Reading
