(JUBA) – South Sudan has launched a $17 million programme to strengthen climate resilience in the education sector. Known as the Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education Sector (BRACE) project, it will directly support over 200,000 children, with half of them girls. In local currency,Continue Reading
(JONGLEI STATE) – The government of Jonglei State has deployed army and security forces to disputed fishing areas along the Nile River to restore peace after recent tensions. The move follows an order from the Chief of Defence Forces, General Paul Nang, directing occupants of Biothagany/Buoth-agany fishing island to leaveContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry of South Sudan has dispatched a delegation of staff and exhibitors to Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the 25th East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair. The event runs under the theme: “25 Years of EAC Integration:Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry of South Sudan has taken a major step toward digital governance through a partnership with Crawford Capital. On November 6, 2025, the two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement a digital payments system. The signing ceremony was attended byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, met with the Western Equatoria State Minister for Trade and Industry, Hon. Haim Paul, at her office in Juba on November 5, 2025. The visit focused on strengthening trade capacity and exploring opportunities for fruit processing inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of Trade and Industry of South Sudan, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, hosted the Ambassador of Somalia to South Sudan, H.E. Jamal Hassan Khalif, at her office in Juba on November 5, 2025. The meeting focused on strengthening trade and economic relations between the two nations. AmbassadorContinue Reading
(KIGALI) – Ms. Ayaa Irene Lokang, Director of the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS), has been recognised as one of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women. The award was presented during the 4th African Women Awards Gala held on 8 November 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. The prestigious accoladeContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – A new solar powered water treatment plant was inaugurated in Bor today, bringing safe drinking water to over 96,000 residents and marking a major step forward in improving access to clean water in Jonglei State. The project was funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) held a one day consultative meeting on 7 November 2025 to review the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial Sector (3SF) Project. The session, held at BoSS headquarters in Juba, brought together consultants, technical experts, andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has directed all licensed commercial banks in the country to connect to the newly launched South Sudan Interbank and Settlement System (SSIPSS) by 31 January 2026. The move follows the successful rollout of the platform on 10 October 2025, which saw thirteenContinue Reading
