(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Roads, Bridges and Physical Infrastructure has announced the death of Eng. Modesto Tombe Wani Laku, former Deputy Director of Public Utilities. Eng. Modesto passed away on 19th October 2026. The ministry expressed its condolences to the bereaved family, relatives, colleaguesContinue Reading
(KOBOKO, UGANDA) – Charcoal traders along Uganda’s border with South Sudan have asked President Yoweri Museveni for a three-month grace period to sell their existing stocks. More than 172 dealers have over 90,000 bags worth UGX 2.4 billion ($645,000 / £492,000) stranded after enforcement of the 2023 charcoal ban. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s oil reserves face depletion without new investment, the Caretaker National Minister of Petroleum, Hon. Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, has warned. The Minister called for increased oil production and the replenishment of reserves through stronger exploration activities. The call came during a courtesy visit toContinue Reading
(BANGKOK, THAILAND) – South Sudan has held talks with the World Bank Group to strengthen development cooperation, advance economic reforms and support the country’s growth agenda, according to a statement from the Bank of South Sudan. The meeting took place on 13th October on the sidelines of the IMF andContinue Reading
(WAU, WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE) – A team from the National Ministry of Health, led by Dr. Bortel Ohisa, is in Wau conducting an inspection of the newly rehabilitated warehouse ahead of its official handover to the Government. The mission is aimed at assessing the warehouse’s completion, functionality andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The retention of Ateny Wek Ateny as Minister of Information, Communication Technology (ICT) and Postal Services despite the dissolution of the government shows a deliberate recognition that digital and broadcasting infrastructure is a core pillar of national stability, especially during an election cycle. This is according to anContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A safer and more inclusive digital space is taking shape in South Sudan as government, telecom companies, civil society and international partners push forward with new online safety laws and efforts to spread internet access across the country. Leaders from the four sectors met at the South SudanContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A major road corridor project that will link South Sudan to the sea via Ethiopia and Djibouti has moved forward, while separate trade talks with Ethiopia aim to speed up cross border goods movement. The Ministry of Trade and Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the MinistryContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture has called on the Government to fully implement the East African Community Common External Tariff so the country can begin trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area alongside other EAC Partner States. The call wasContinue Reading
(LA GUAIRA) – The death toll from this week’s powerful earthquakes in northern Venezuela has climbed to 920, with more than 50,000 people still listed as missing. The Venezuelan government confirmed the latest figures as search and rescue teams from several countries continued working through the rubble for a fourthContinue Reading
