(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s newly appointed Health Undersecretary, Dr Chol Makur Aciek, has prioritised the delivery of essential medicines and the welfare of health workers, including salaries unpaid for months, as he takes office. Dr Makur made the commitment in remarks carried in a statement published by theContinue Reading
(KAMPALA, UGANDA) – Uganda and South Sudan plan to engage the African Development Bank on financing the reconstruction of the Juba-Nimule road, as the two countries seek to ease trade bottlenecks and strengthen cross-border economic ties. The proposal was raised during a meeting between Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s suspended First Vice-President, Dr Riek Machar, has raised concerns over alleged unilateral amendments to the country’s 2018 revitalised peace agreement. He accused President Salva Kiir’s government of making significant political decisions without consulting other signatories. Speaking before a special court in Juba on Wednesday, Machar saidContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the government to begin the process of establishing a specialised university focusing on defence, security and strategic studies in Juba. The presidential directive was broadcast on Wednesday evening by state owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation. Kiir instructed the National CouncilContinue Reading
(BANGKOK, THAILAND) – South Sudan has briefed the International Monetary Fund on its economic reforms, the impact of climate shocks on growth and preparations for elections in December, according to a statement from the Bank of South Sudan. The talks took place on 13th October on the sidelines of theContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES) – The US Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump’s administration resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without offering them the chance to show the harms they may face, supporting a tool his administration has used for rapid expulsions as part of hisContinue Reading
(NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) – South Sudan has used the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly to reaffirm its commitment to peace, national ownership, development and democratic governance, with a call for the country to move from political transition to democratic rule. Addressing the Assembly, South Sudan’s AmbassadorContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The first FEAFFA (Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations) Logistics Excellence Awards were launched in Juba, South Sudan, as part of the 7th Global Logistics Convention 2026. The awards were held in Juba from 25th to 27th August 2026. They recognised individuals, companies and national freight forwardingContinue Reading
(YEI COUNTY) – Fifty two farmers groups in Yei River County have received fruit seedlings including papaya, pineapple, coffee and banana, a move aimed at improving nutrition, raising incomes and promoting climate smart agriculture across the region. The seedlings were provided by AVSI South Sudan and will be planted inContinue Reading
(ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudan and Ethiopia have agreed to activate their Border Trade Protocol, a move that will bring formal regulated commerce to the Greater Pibor Administrative Area and replace widespread illegal cross border trade along the eastern frontier. The agreement was reached during high level talks in AddisContinue Reading
