(JUBA) – The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Wednesday unanimously adjourned a sitting that had been scheduled to discuss President Salva Kiir’s speech delivered during the opening of parliament last month. The adjournment was prompted by the absence of ministers, whose participation legislators deemed essential for the debate. LawmakersContinue Reading
(RENK COUNTY) – Humanitarian partners in South Sudan gathered in a workshop to assess the progress of the ongoing cholera response, evaluate operational performance, and identify strategies to improve outcomes in collaboration with government authorities. The event aimed to provide recommendations for future planning and strengthen community focused interventions. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a series of decrees reshaping the leadership of South Sudan’s SPLM-IO and SPLM/IG factions, affecting ministers, parliamentarians, and ambassadors. Observers see the moves as part of an ongoing consolidation of government control and a response to internal party tensions following the detentionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Stanbic Bank has marked International Youth Day 2025 with a financial contribution to support digital skills and leadership training for young women in the country. The bank presented a cheque worth 4,500 US dollars, equivalent to about 20,700,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), to Scenius Hub for the BanatContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has denied claims that the government is in discussions with Israel to resettle Palestinian nationals from Gaza in the country. The statement, issued on 13 August 2025, described the reports as “baseless” and not representative of official policy. However,Continue Reading
Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has issued a warning against the use of illegal exchange rates while outlining key priorities to stabilize the foreign exchange market, strengthen the economy, promote digital financial inclusion, and curb unethical banking practices. During a stakeholders’ meeting inContinue Reading
Community leaders from Morobo County recently met with the newly appointed Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, to discuss pressing issues facing their area. Representatives from the Lugbara, Keliko and Kakwa communities came together for the meeting held on Friday, led by Zacharia Michael, Chairperson ofContinue Reading
South Sudan recently observed World Population Day with a national event held at the national Parliament Building, focusing on the pivotal role of young people in shaping the country’s future and fostering stronger families. The commemoration, which took place on Friday, was organised by the Ministry of Finance and PlanningContinue Reading
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Mayang, has emphasised the importance of modernising the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards to ensure consumer safety and bolster trade and investment opportunities. Minister Atong outlined her ministry’s vision to upgrade the Bureau of Standards with permanent facilities and fully functionalContinue Reading
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has refuted reports suggesting the dismissal of the Director of Juba International Airport, explaining that the recent change was a routine promotion. Captain Dau Majak, former General Manager of Juba International Airport, has been promoted and reassigned as the General Manager for Regional Airports atContinue Reading
