(Juba) – South Sudanese youth and music fans are preparing for a major celebration on 9 July 2025, as Big Shark Entertainment gears up to host The Ultimate Independence Celebrations at Doru Guest House in Rajaf. The highly anticipated event is part of the national holiday marking South Sudan’s 14thContinue Reading
(Juba) – UN Women South Sudan has reaffirmed its partnership with Women Led Organisations (WLOs) across the country, as part of its broader 2023–2026 Strategic Note aimed at advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. The meeting was led by Delphine Serumaga, UN Women’s Country Representative in South Sudan, and broughtContinue Reading
(Juba) – Investors in the United States are reducing their gold holdings in the form of coins and bars, while demand for gold continues to rise in Asia. The split reflects differing global perspectives on economic risks, with potential implications for South Sudanese investors and policymakers tracking global commodity trends.Continue Reading
(Juba) – Henry Odwar, South Sudan’s former Minister of Mining and a prominent political figure, has died in the United States following a prolonged illness. His passing was confirmed on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, by Sixty 4 Tribes Press and later by sources close to his family. Odwar reportedly diedContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s media industry is mourning the loss of one of its most respected figures, veteran broadcaster John Wani, who passed away this week. Wani, a founding voice of Radio Miraya, is remembered for his strong commitment to truthful journalism and for shaping the landscape of public radioContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan is facing an alarming rise in poverty, with 92 percent of the population now living on less than $2.15 a day. This marks a steep increase from 51 percent in 2011 when the country gained independence from Sudan, according to a new report released in JubaContinue Reading
(Nimule) – Ugandan authorities have released five South Sudanese owned trucks carrying fish that were held last week at the Elegu-Nimule border crossing due to missing documentation required for cross-border trade. The trucks were carrying fresh fish from South Sudan and were stopped by Ugandan border officials, who cited incompleteContinue Reading
(Yei) – Emmanuel Christian University (ECU), based in Yei, has launched a tree-planting initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and climate resilience in South Sudan. The campaign focuses on planting Maesopsis eminii, a fast-growing tree commonly used to provide shade in coffee farming and other agricultural systems. The initiative is partContinue Reading
(Juba) – A South Sudanese infrastructure company, African Contractor Ltd., has issued a public statement condemning what it describes as unlawful and ongoing actions by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) at Juba International Airport. The company alleges that since 16 May 2025, its operations have been obstructed without legal justification,Continue Reading
(Kampala) – The Ugandan government has secured funding of Ush2.17 trillion (approximately $560.2 million) for the construction of its long delayed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line from Malaba to Kampala. This marks a major step forward in improving regional transport and trade along the Northern Corridor, with important implications forContinue Reading
