Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has issued a warning against the use of illegal exchange rates while outlining key priorities to stabilize the foreign exchange market, strengthen the economy, promote digital financial inclusion, and curb unethical banking practices. During a stakeholders’ meeting inContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Nine Kenyan employees of the South Sudan embassy in Nairobi have taken the Government of South Sudan to court, accusing embassy officials of withholding or misappropriating their salaries for more than 53 months over the past 13 years. Court documents filed at Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations CourtContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The owner of dormant South Sudan Supreme Airlines has said he may take the Government of South Sudan to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague over what he claims is an unpaid debt totalling USD 1.05 billion, equivalent to about 4.83 trillion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP)Continue Reading
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For years, Africa’s resource curse has been blamed on the usual suspects. The United States with its dollar diplomacy, or China with its Great Wall of mining concessions. But now, stepping quietly into the room like a cat in silk slippers, is the UAE. And unlike Russia, which blunders aboutContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr Addis Ababa Othow, has unveiled new measures aimed at stabilising the foreign exchange market, promoting digital payments, and tackling illegal currency trading. Addressing a stakeholders’ meeting in Juba on Friday, Dr Othow said the shift towards digitalContinue Reading
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has expressed concerns over the high fertility rate and limited access to family planning services in South Sudan. A recent report from the UNFPA has highlighted the risk of rapid population growth in South Sudan, which could place significant strain on public resources andContinue Reading
South Sudan’s Ambassador Cecilia Adut Manyok has called for greater climate funding, adaptation support, and tailored early warning systems for landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) during the Third UN Conference on LLDCs. Ambassador Adut highlighted the complex challenges faced by LLDCs such as post-conflict recovery, climate vulnerabilities, and limited infrastructure. SpeakingContinue Reading
Community leaders from Morobo County recently met with the newly appointed Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, to discuss pressing issues facing their area. Representatives from the Lugbara, Keliko and Kakwa communities came together for the meeting held on Friday, led by Zacharia Michael, Chairperson ofContinue Reading
Vice Presidents Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel and Taban Deng Gai, who also chairs the Infrastructure Cluster, convened a meeting on Friday to assess the progress of key projects. The Office of the Vice President for Economic Infrastructure stated that the meeting, held on Friday, August 8, focused on reviewing theContinue Reading
Government officials in South Sudan are working diligently to secure funding for important infrastructure projects, particularly in the realm of road construction. The aim is to improve connectivity across the nation and drive economic expansion. The authorities have underlined that the development of new road networks will increase access toContinue Reading
