(JUBA) – A ban by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on port access for cargoes linked to Sudan has begun to affect regional oil flows, raising concerns in South Sudan, which relies heavily on Sudanese pipelines and Port Sudan to export its crude. The ban has already left one crudeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Employees of South Sudan’s state owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) have accused their managing director, Ayuel Ngor Kacgor, of avoiding the office in order to escape mounting pressure over months of unpaid salaries. Several staff members told media this week that Kacgor, who was appointed in October 2024,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has emphasised the importance of strengthening South Sudan’s partnership with China during the China, South Sudan High Level Peace and Development Symposium held in Juba. The meeting carried the theme, “A Joint Symposium for Building a Community withContinue Reading
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South Sudan’s UAE Currency Deal: Promise and Peril The deal between South Sudan and the United Arab Emirates has two very different sides. One looks promising, the other risky. The potentially positive sideTechnical and security benefits: The UAE has advanced currency printing and anti-counterfeiting technology. This could improve the physicalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s economy remains heavily reliant on oil revenues, with little diversification. To meet budget shortfalls, the government frequently seeks loans from international financial institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, as well as from bilateral partners. Recently, the Bank of South Sudan signed a Memorandum ofContinue Reading
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(JUBA) – South Sudan’s banking system, taxation regime and revenue collection continue to suffer from weak institutional links to the Central Bank, fragmented taxation, corruption, border leakages and constant reshuffles. Below is a practical blueprint for action. What the data showsForeign exchange and inflation shocks have repeatedly eroded purchasing power.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has released its official exchange rate updates for the week of 18th to 22nd August 2025, showing marginal movements in the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major international currencies. The data highlights a relatively stable performance of the local currency in theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Finance Minister Dr Marial Dongrin Ater and Investment Minister Dr Dhieu Mathok Diing in a surprise reshuffle announced on state broadcaster SSBC on Thursday evening. Athian Diing Athian has been named as the new Finance Minister, returning to a position he lastContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the country’s Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Marial Dongrin Ater, just one year after his appointment. The decision was announced on state television late on Thursday, with no explanation provided. Dr Ater, who took office in July 2024, has been replacedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has pledged to ensure that local products meet international quality requirements so they can compete in regional and global markets. Speaking during the World Food Programme (WFP) IGNITE Food Systems Innovation Challenge awards on Tuesday, the Bureau’s Executive Director, GloriaContinue Reading
