(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has welcomed its new Deputy Commissioner General, Hon Moses Rou Ayii, during an official ceremony held in Juba on Wednesday. The event also marked the farewell of outgoing deputy head John Mading Bol, who served a ninety day term. Commissioner General William AnyuonContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan plans to introduce its first Data Protection Bill in 2026 as part of efforts to create a safer and more organised digital environment for businesses and consumers. The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Service said the new law will support the country’s growing digitalContinue Reading
(HEGLIG, SUDAN BORDER) – A senior military source confirmed that three South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) soldiers were killed on Tuesday after a drone strike by the Sudanese army targeted the Heglig area. The soldiers were part of a South Sudanese contingent deployed to the Heglig oil field underContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A ten day training programme for procurement officers from various government institutions has concluded in Juba, with participants urged to implement the core principles of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDAA). The training, organised by the PPDAA, brought together officers from multiple government agencies inContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – Six Trucks Rejected for Failing South Sudan Quality Standards. The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) at Nimule has rejected six consignments between 26 November and 8 December 2025, after they failed to meet the country’s national quality standards. The shipments included four trucks of maize grainsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony of Central Equatoria State and Governor James Al Taib Berapai of Western Equatoria State have committed to enhancing cooperation between their states, focusing on unity, development, and security. The meeting took place in Juba on 8 December 2025. Governor Al Taib visited Central EquatoriaContinue Reading
(HEGLIG) – The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have increased security around the Heglig oil fields as tensions rise along the Sudan–South Sudan border. Officials emphasised that South Sudan remains neutral in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Lt. Gen. Johnson Olony, SSPDF Assistant Chief for Mobilization and Disarmament, saidContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has launched the 13th African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Essay Competition for 2025/2026. The competition invites higher education students across South Sudan to submit essays on the role of harmonised standards in reducing technical barriers to trade and promoting fairContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Transport has announced plans to recruit more than 230 new staff for its Railways and River Transport Departments over the next two weeks. The recruitment aims to address staffing shortages and strengthen operational capacity in these strategic sectors. The announcement followed a meeting of aContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE – ) – Ukrainian military forces struck multiple Russian refineries and fuel depots overnight, causing significant fires in regions including Krasnodar and Syzran. The attacks are part of a continued campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure. In response, Moscow launched more than 130 drones against Ukrainian territory, striking civilianContinue Reading
