(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), together with a visiting World Bank team, held a review meeting in Juba on Tuesday to assess the progress of the Strengthening South Sudan Financial Sector (3SF) project. The initiative is aimed at improving the country’s financial systems, supporting capacity building andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has marked another historic moment in aviation after Arual Henry Akoon Agei became the country’s second female airline pilot. Her success follows that of Aluel James Bol, who was the first South Sudanese woman to qualify and fly with major international airlines. Arual is now flyingContinue Reading
(KIGALI, RWANDA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has taken steps to strengthen its international partnerships following a series of high level meetings at the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition, held from 4 to 5 September 2025 in Rwanda. The summit brought together civil aviation leaders, regulators andContinue Reading
(SEOUL) – Abuk Aman, a South Sudan born model of Dinka heritage, will appear at the Seoul Africa Festival in South Korea this week, highlighting both her personal journey and the growing cultural connections between Africa and Asia. Aman, who now resides in South Korea, spoke to Yonhap News AgencyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – On 4 September 2025, MTN South Sudan and its financial technology subsidiary, MTN Fintech, met with Dr Addis Ababa Othow, Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, to discuss accelerating the rollout of digital financial services nationwide. The meeting was described as a courtesy call, but it carriedContinue Reading
(CARDIFF, CALIFORNIA) – A South Sudanese village has gained access to clean drinking water following a seven year fundraising effort by pupils at Ada Harris Elementary School in Cardiff, California. The project was supported through Water for South Sudan, a non profit organisation that drills wells in remote communities. FromContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – South Sudan’s Ambassador to Kenya, Anthony Louis Kon, has formally presented his credentials to Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Director General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). The ceremony took place on 27 August 2025. Through this accreditation, the Ambassador officially assumes the role of South Sudan’sContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Washington has issued an advisory to South Sudanese students studying in the United States, warning them against international travel due to heightened visa restrictions. The Embassy said that students who leave the United States now risk being deniedContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The youth leaders of the Bor Community in Nairobi met with His Excellency Ambassador Anthony Kon to extend congratulations on his appointment as South Sudan’s Ambassador to Kenya and to acknowledge the positive changes observed at the Embassy since he took office. During the meeting, the Bor leadersContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The founder and publisher of Ramciel Magazine, Deng Mayik Atem, has called on South Sudanese communities at home and abroad to embrace unity through culture, medi, and fashion. Speaking at the first edition of the Ramciel Beauty Pageant held at the Nairobi Hilton on 22 August 2025, AtemContinue Reading
