(LONDON, UK) – South Sudanese-American model Anok Yai has been named Model of the Year at the 2025 British Fashion Awards in London, using her acceptance speech to call for peace in her home country. The 27 year old, speaking at the Royal Albert Hall, encouraged “little Black girls” toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has introduced temporary passports and emergency travel documents to assist citizens with urgent travel needs, particularly for medical treatment abroad, amid a nationwide shortage of regular and diplomatic passport booklets and nationality cards. Director General of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration, Major General Elia Costa,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has secured 52.5 million United States Dollars in climate funding to strengthen resilience in flood-prone areas, the government announced on 3 December 2025. The funding package includes 50 million USD from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and 2.5 million USD from co-financing partners, according to MinisterContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry of South Sudan has expressed serious concern following a fire that swept through Juba’s Custom Market on Monday, causing significant business losses. According to reports, the blaze destroyed numerous commodities, including clothing, food items, and other goods belonging to market vendors. EarlyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority, in partnership with the African Tax Administration Forum, is advancing major reforms to improve the country’s tax dispute resolution system. The initiative aims to introduce a comprehensive Alternative Dispute Resolution framework and establish a national Tax Appeals Tribunal. SSRA officials report that theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan held a Network Appreciation Event to recognise the dedication of its network teams and strategic partners, iEngineering and ZTE, while also reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility initiatives, including campaigns against gender-based violence. The event highlighted the crucial role of network teams in ensuring reliableContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has issued an updated clarification on the application of Monthly Service Charges across all customer categories, while also sharing separate notices on planned power interruptions and ongoing enforcement against illegal electricity connections. The company said the clarification aims to ensure transparency andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has held its first Board meeting with the newly appointed Commissioner General, William Anyuon Kuol, in a session aimed at strengthening revenue management and improving institutional performance. The meeting was chaired by the Board Chairperson, Stephen Dhieu Dau, who said the induction ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Rising economic pressure, irregular salary payments, and sharp increases in market prices are driving a surge in both child and adult malnutrition in Juba, according to the head of the Nutrition Unit at Al Sabah Children’s Hospital. Betty Ashan Ochieng said the hospital is now receiving close toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan and UNICEF have launched a new partnership aimed at improving access to trusted information for children, young people and families across the country. The agreement seeks to strengthen digital inclusion at a time when reliable communication remains essential for communities, businesses and service providers. MTNContinue Reading
