(KAMPALA, UGANDA) – Uganda is preparing to hold its seventh presidential election since 1996, with voting scheduled for Thursday, as long term trends from previous polls point to tightening contests and a gradual decline in the vote share of President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country since 1986. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has referred the Mining Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2026 back to the joint Committees on Mining and on Legislation and Justice for further review and expansion. Lawmakers noted that the bill requires broader consultation, including public hearings, because it concerns South Sudan’sContinue Reading
(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – Internal stability within the Russian Federation is showing significant signs of strain as prominent military commentators and state aligned media figures express growing alarm over a series of strategic failures. The atmosphere among the Kremlin’s vocal supporters has shifted from triumphalism to open concern, sparked by recentContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Lawmakers in South Sudan have raised fresh concerns over unpaid salaries for civil servants and organised forces, warning that continued delays are placing strain on households, commercial banks, and overall economic confidence. Boutrus Alison Magaya, Member of Parliament for Maridi County in Western Equatoria State, told theContinue Reading
(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – Geopolitical developments in early 2026 have resulted in what analysts describe as the most significant strategic decline for the Kremlin since the full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. During a recent discussion involving British and Irish journalists, including documentary filmmaker Caolan Robertson, experts highlighted a seriesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has announced an ambitious digital transformation plan for 2026, aiming to expand nationwide internet connectivity, improve child online safety, and strengthen regulatory frameworks. The National Communication Authority (NCA) said the programme is designed to bring the country closer to regional and global digital standards while addressingContinue Reading
(VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA) – The family of South Sudan’s Minister of Labour, James Hoth Mai, has regained ownership of a $1.5 million house in Victoria, Australia, after it was confiscated in 2017, according to local media reports. The Victoria County Court ruled in favour of the family on 23 December 2025.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – UNICEF, in partnership with the British government and South Sudan’s Ministry of Health, has launched a programme to construct and upgrade health facilities across several states. The six-month initiative aims to expand access to maternal, newborn and child health services, nutrition support and primary care in underserved andContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA) – A major telecommunications outage in Yambio has entered its 13th day, causing widespread disruption to communication, trade and access to essential services across the town and surrounding areas. The MTN network became unstable on 24 December 2025, coinciding with the Christmas period, leaving residents, traders andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Civil servants across South Sudan are urgently calling on the Ministry of Finance to release months of unpaid salaries as schools prepare to reopen next month. Government employees warn that without immediate payments, many families may struggle to cover basic needs and school fees for their children. PublicContinue Reading
