(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has announced its second Term Deposit Facility (TDF) auction in less than a month, inviting commercial banks to bid for a total of 20 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), equivalent to about 4.35 million US dollars at the official exchange rate. The auctionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Dr Wek Mamer Kuol, on Monday presented a set of bilateral agreements and a treaty with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the national parliament for review and possible ratification. The documents include a memorandum of understanding on visa exemptions,Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Leaders, officials and citizens gathered in Juba on Saturday, 23 August 2025, to pay their final respects to Lt. Gen. Samir Khamis Sauliman Laku, the former Mayor of Juba City Council, who was remembered for his dedicated service and leadership. The funeral prayers drew a wide rangeContinue Reading
(BENTIU, UNITY STATE) – The Unity State government has returned several properties belonging to the South Sudan Islamic Council, including administrative offices, schools, guest houses and commercial shops near mosques in Bentiu and Rubkona. The confirmation was made by the Council’s Secretary General, Abdallah Baraj Rual Kuot. On 21 August,Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Saturday led a high level inspection of sections of roads around Juba International Airport ahead of planned reconstruction and beautification works. He was accompanied by national and state ministers, as well as technical officials fromContinue Reading
(TOKYO) – Japan and South Sudan have reaffirmed their cooperation following high level talks at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), where Japan outlined plans to increase support for Africa’s critical mineral development and strengthen bilateral ties with South Sudan. The three day conference, which openedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services on Thursday officially welcomed John Madol Panther as the new Managing Director of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The event held at the SSBC headquarters in Juba was attended by senior officials from the ministry, who expressed theirContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has released its official exchange rate updates for the week of 18th to 22nd August 2025, showing marginal movements in the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major international currencies. The data highlights a relatively stable performance of the local currency in theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – More than a dozen employees working in the office of South Sudan’s Vice President for the Services Cluster, Josephine Lagu, say they have been left without duties for six months, fuelling concerns they may be quietly replaced despite continuing to receive their salaries. The staff members, drawn fromContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has pledged to ensure that local products meet international quality requirements so they can compete in regional and global markets. Speaking during the World Food Programme (WFP) IGNITE Food Systems Innovation Challenge awards on Tuesday, the Bureau’s Executive Director, GloriaContinue Reading
