(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s military engineering division has held talks with the Ministry of Roads and Bridges on strengthening military participation in national infrastructure development, focusing on road construction, maintenance and flood-affected areas. The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces Engineering Division made the proposal during a courtesy visitContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s Caretaker Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Labanya Margaret Mathya, has called for joint efforts to implement a trade agreement signed with Djibouti in 2025, focusing on the development of river ports along the White Nile and dry ports including one in Yei. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Juba County will begin a series of infrastructure projects this week, including solar streetlights, road medians and lighting on Freedom Bridge, according to a statement from the Office of the Caretaker Commissioner. The county said the first project, scheduled for Monday 19th October 2026, will involveContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s caretaker Minister of Petroleum, Engineer Awou Daniel Chuang, has reported to President Salva Kiir on the ministry’s performance and on his participation in the launch of an oil refinery project in Lamu, Kenya. The meeting took place on 16th October 2026, according to aContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Four South Sudanese students risk missing out on scholarship opportunities in Morocco after failing to raise the $670 required for their air tickets, an EgyptAir supervisor has said. Paul Okello, an EgyptAir supervisor handling the students’ bookings, told Eye Radio that the students are among 105Continue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Food shortages are worsening in Unity State after six months of inadequate rainfall and crop failures, with reduced assistance from international donors adding pressure on vulnerable communities. The humanitarian conditions were reviewed during a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Caretaker Governor Dr. Joseph Monytuil,Continue Reading
(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – The Bank of South Sudan has denied reports circulating on social media that its Rumbek Currency Branch was looted during recent violence in Rumbek town. In a press statement, the bank said the claims were false and urged the public and media outlets to stop spreadingContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s National Social Insurance Fund (NSIF) has confirmed that mandatory employer and employee registration, which commenced on 1st October 2026, remains underway at its head office in Juba. The Fund stated that registration is progressing at its offices on the sixth floor of the FloraContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The Chinese Embassy in South Sudan hosted a reception in Juba on Monday to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, with officials from both countries noting expanding bilateral cooperation. Senior Presidential Advisor Kuol Manyang Juuk commended China’s progress inContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The Bank of South Sudan on Monday honoured 11 staff members who have reached the mandatory retirement age of 65, in line with the Bank of South Sudan Act, 2011, as amended in 2023. The retirees include the Director General for Finance and the Director GeneralContinue Reading
