(DONETSK OBLAST) – Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have carried out a successful raid against Russian positions in severe winter conditions in eastern Ukraine, according to footage and details released by the military. The operation was conducted by operators of the 8th Regiment of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces on oneContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON DC) – South Sudan is facing renewed economic and humanitarian pressure after the United States suspended parts of its foreign assistance, citing concerns over diversion and misuse of aid. The move has raised fresh uncertainty for relief operations and market stability in a country that relies heavily on externalContinue Reading
(ARUA, UGANDA) – Growing food demand linked to South Sudan is helping drive a new agribusiness programme in Uganda’s West Nile region, where hundreds of young people are set to benefit from a major grant aimed at supplying fast expanding regional markets. The programme will be supported by a grantContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new free technical skills training programme has opened in Juba, offering young people and other interested applicants an opportunity to gain practical skills aimed at improving employment prospects and supporting South Sudan’s growing informal and small business sectors. The Juba Multi Service Training Centre has announced freeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba Electric Distribution Company (JEDCO) has extended its emergency maintenance works, originally scheduled from 24 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. The maintenance will now continue through 20 January 2026. The company advised customers to plan accordingly as power interruptions will affect various parts of Juba TownContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – A dispute within Northern Bahr el Ghazal State business circles has drawn national attention after conflicting decisions by two state ministries over the leadership of the Chamber of Commerce, raising wider questions about governance and regulatory clarity in South Sudan’s private sector. The controversy began on January 2,Continue Reading
(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – A rare public challenge to the Kremlin’s official narrative on the war in Ukraine has emerged from within Russia’s own military establishment, highlighting growing concern about the long term economic and strategic consequences of the conflict. During a televised discussion, retired General Leonid Ivashov, a prominent figureContinue Reading
(UNITY STATE) – Ghanaian police serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have delivered medical supplies and food to Bieh Community Hospital, providing timely support to local health services and reinforcing cooperation between peacekeepers and host communities. The outreach was carried out by the Ghana Formed Police UnitContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of Central Equatoria State has approved a new tax rate for the issuance of yellow fever vaccination cards, a move aimed at covering vaccine costs while tightening controls on illegal documentation, according to an official statement issued in Juba on Wednesday. The decision was reached duringContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – Russia has announced plans to expand what it calls a buffer zone inside northeastern Ukraine in 2026, following instructions from Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, according to senior military officials in Moscow. The statement was made by Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces,Continue Reading
