(LAINYA COUNTY) – A human rights activist has condemned the reported gang rape of two schoolgirls in Lainya County, Central Equatoria State, urging swift justice under South Sudan’s laws. Local authorities confirmed the arrest of two men in connection with the alleged assault, which took place on Tuesday afternoon inContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The first commissioners’ conference in Northern Bahr el Ghazal will begin in Aweil on Monday, 18 August, bringing together state leadership, development partners, and community representatives for five days of discussions. The event will be officiated by Governor Simon Ubeer Mawut and will include participation from state governmentContinue Reading
(UPPER NILE STATE, BALIET COUNTY) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has handed over 17 young men, including several teenagers, to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for their return to families in Juba. According to SPLM-IO officials, the group fled to opposition-controlled territory inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has demonstrated its support for sports development by hosting the South Sudan Football Federation’s (SSFF) fourth Extra Ordinary Elective Congress at its modern conference facility in Juba. The venue, known for its high quality facilities, also includes a well equipped sports complexContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The official foreign exchange market in South Sudan recorded only marginal fluctuations during the trading week of 11 to 15 August 2025, according to a comparative weekly review of rates published by the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS). The official figures indicate slight but notable changes in theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan Scout Association (SSSA) is preparing to elect its new leadership on Saturday 16 August 2025 in the capital, Juba. The election will select the Chairperson of the National Board of South Sudan Scouts and the Chief Commissioner. Speaking at the SSSA General Assembly ahead of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has organised a workplace health awareness session for its staff in partnership with Andalusia Health Egypt, aimed at encouraging healthy practices within the office environment. The presentation led by a visiting medical team focused on key health issues that can arise from officeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Mobile money service providers in South Sudan have announced plans to extend their coverage to more parts of the country to support the government’s efforts to promote digital payment systems. The commitment was made by MTN and Digitel representatives during meetings with the Department of Communication and PublicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has released its official daily exchange rates for Thursday, 14 August 2025, providing guidance for both buyers and sellers of foreign currencies. The rates show stability for the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major international currencies, reflecting cautious market activity in Juba andContinue Reading
(WESTERN EQUATORIA) – Students at Bishop Abangite College of Science and Technology in Western Equatoria State are actively engaging in practical farming, applying the agricultural skills taught in their classrooms. The initiative allows students to gain hands-on experience on the school farm, cultivating crops and understanding modern farming techniques. TeachersContinue Reading
