(JUBA) – Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest lender by assets, is evaluating a possible entry into Ethiopia as it seeks to expand its regional footprint while navigating restrictions on foreign ownership in the country’s banking sector. Through its East African subsidiary Stanbic Bank, the group is considering a greenfield approachContinue Reading
(MOWCOW, RUSSIA) – A senior Russian lieutenant general was killed in a car bombing near Moscow on Tuesday, marking the fourth successful elimination of a high ranking Russian officer deep inside Russian territory. Surveillance footage captured the moment a BMW exploded in the Aviator micro district in Balashikha, Moscow Oblast.Continue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukraine is collaborating with France, Germany and Britain to create a joint anti-ballistic missile shield, a move that signals Europe’s growing determination to construct a new and independent security architecture. Following a meeting with the leaders of the three nations, collectively known as the E3, President VolodymyrContinue Reading
(AWEIL COUNTY) – Co-operative Bank of South Sudan is increasing its support for the country’s co operative movement as it positions itself to expand growth in agriculture, rural trade and small business financing despite South Sudan’s economic challenges. The lender is continuing to invest in community based enterprises, farmers andContinue Reading
(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA) – Traders in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, have closed at least 10 shops in the past month after rising taxes and operating costs made it difficult for businesses to continue operating, according to the Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce. Business owners blamed the closures onContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – Authorities in Nimule Municipality have officially opened a seven day Seed Fair organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization in Olikwi Block, aimed at improving agricultural production and strengthening food security in Eastern Equatoria State. The initiative brings together farmers, seed producer groups, development partners and local authoritiesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s economic authorities are increasing efforts to strengthen the country’s financial sector through new banking reforms, reserve building measures and closer cooperation with regional financial institutions. The latest discussions involved the Bank of South Sudan, the Ministry of Mining, KCB Group and members of the government’s EconomicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, on Friday visited the headquarters of the Bank of South Sudan in Juba for discussions on insurance sector regulation and financial sector reforms. Governor Adil held talks with the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Johnny OhisaContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Johnny Ohisa Damian, on Monday held talks with a delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) on expanding cooperation in financial sector development and economic growth initiatives. The AfDB delegation was led by Mr Cafrine Ronald Justine, ExecutiveContinue Reading
(SOCHI, KRASNODAR KRAI) – Drone attacks have paralysed operations at Sochi International Airport, leaving thousands of passengers stranded for days in severely overcrowded conditions. Local social media channels report that travellers have been sleeping on terminal floors using towels and camping mats as makeshift bedding. Since 5 June 2026, theContinue Reading
