(JUBA) – South Sudan has launched its National Rice Development Strategy 2024–2030, aiming to transform the agriculture sector and strengthen food security. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security unveiled the strategy on Friday, highlighting rice as a key driver for economic growth and local market development. Deputy Minister LilyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations Office for Project Services and the Government of South Sudan have signed a $25.7 million agreement to launch the South Sudan Livelihoods and Resilience Project. Using the current exchange rate of 7,100 South Sudan Pounds to one United States Dollar, the funding is equal toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has launched a new training workshop aimed at improving border efficiency and boosting regional trade through the Authorized Economic Operator programme. Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng opened the week long event at the authority headquarters in Juba on 29 September 2025. The workshopContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – Bor County Commissioner, Samuel Ateny Pech Ariik, has launched an internal road renovation project aimed at improving access and easing movement within Bor town. The initiative unveiled on Friday seeks to rehabilitate major internal road networks that have been in poor condition for years. Commissioner Ateny saidContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has announced that renovation works are under way at Juba International Airport’s arrivals terminal. The project aims to improve passenger experience and bring the facility closer to international standards, with both the interior and exterior undergoing upgrades. The renovations coverContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The High Level Committee appointed by President Salva Kiir Mayardit to manage land disputes and informal settlements in Juba has suspended all road construction in the Lokwilili residential area. The decision follows concerns over unauthorised opening of roads in the neighbourhood. The committee met on Wednesday atContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA) – A new report has revealed that 92 percent of South Sudanese citizens do not have written wills, leaving families vulnerable to property disputes, exploitation and financial insecurity when a loved one dies. The findings were released at a high level policy dialogue in Yambio organised byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – India is strengthening its role as a leading destination for South Sudanese seeking medical treatment abroad, following a health awareness seminar held in Juba by the Embassy of India in partnership with Medicover Hospitals of Hyderabad. The event took place during the Seva Pakhwada period from 15 SeptemberContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Athian Ding Athian, met on Thursday with the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Manager, Mr. Themba Bhebhe, to review ongoing projects and future areas of cooperation in South Sudan. The meeting, held in Juba on 18 September 2025, focused on AfDB’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has welcomed students from the University of Juba who visited the institution’s headquarters in the capital to extend their congratulations following his appointment earlier this year. Dr. Othow, who assumed office in June 2025, expressed appreciationContinue Reading
