UNIPOD Opens to Support Youth Entrepreneurship in Juba

UNIPOD Opens to Support Youth Entrepreneurship in Juba

2025-12-11

(JUBA) – The Executive Director of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS), Hon. Gloria Nyoka, attended the official launch of the UNIPOD South Sudan innovation hub at the University of Juba on Wednesday. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) African Regional Bureau, the new centre marksContinue Reading

106 Wildlife Rangers Graduate in Jonglei to Strengthen Conservation

106 Wildlife Rangers Graduate in Jonglei to Strengthen Conservation

2025-12-09

(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – On 28 November 2025, 106 new wildlife rangers graduated in Bor, Jonglei State, following a comprehensive Law Enforcement Training Programme designed to enhance conservation and anti-poaching efforts across South Sudan. The training programme was delivered jointly by African Parks and the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation andContinue Reading

South Sudan’s Oil Export Route At Risk After China Moves Out

South Sudan’s Oil Export Route At Risk After China Moves Out

2025-12-08

(JUBA) – China National Petroleum Corporation, the largest state oil firm in China, has formally told Sudan that it plans to end its operations in the country after three decades. The company said continued conflict has destroyed oil facilities and made production impossible. CNPC confirmed that the decision follows extensiveContinue Reading

JEDCO Announces Urgent Maintenance and Scheduled Power Outages Across the City

JEDCO Announces Urgent Maintenance and Scheduled Power Outages Across the City

2025-12-07

(JUBA) – Juba Electric Distribution Company (JEDCO) has announced a citywide maintenance schedule that will temporarily affect electricity supply in several areas from 2nd to 8th December 2025. The urgent work is aimed at ensuring the reliability and safety of the electricity network and will involve scheduled power interruptions onContinue Reading

IMF Welcomes EU Talks on Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

IMF Welcomes EU Talks on Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

2025-12-05

( KYIV, UKRAINE ) – The International Monetary Fund has welcomed ongoing discussions in Europe regarding the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, while emphasising that any actions must comply with international law and avoid disrupting the global financial system. IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack told reporters on DecemberContinue Reading

South Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti Secure AfDB Funding for Vital Transport Corridor

South Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti Secure AfDB Funding for Vital Transport Corridor

2025-12-04

(JUBA) – The African Development Bank Group has approved 214.47 million United States Dollars to support the second phase of the South Sudan Ethiopia Djibouti Transport Corridor, strengthening one of the most important regional trade routes in East Africa. The funding is drawn from the African Development Fund, the BankContinue Reading