(COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s intention to explore crude oil imports from South Sudan as part of its energy diversification strategy has drawn concern from a former ambassador to Juba, who warned of significant political, technical and economic risks tied to such a move. Kana Kananathan, Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador toContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – The government of Western Equatoria State has officially approved a new tax schedule aimed at reviving internal revenue systems and ensuring greater financial stability, after years without a formal budget or tax guide. The decision was reached on Thursday during an extraordinary session of the Council of Ministers.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Prices of goods and services in South Sudan rose again in May 2025, according to a new report by the National Bureau of Statistics. The country’s monthly inflation rate, which shows how fast prices are rising, stood at 2.3% in May, up slightly from 2.12% in April. ThisContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has introduced new salary processing tariffs for civil servants as part of a broader policy to promote digital payments and reduce reliance on cash in the economy. The charges, which range from SSP 500 to SSP 2,000 (equivalent to $0.11 to $0.44),Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Despite limited diplomatic presence, Thailand and South Sudan continue to strengthen their bilateral relationship through trade, military support and development cooperation. The formal establishment of diplomatic relations began on 5 December 2013, when Thailand’s then-Ambassador to Kenya, Itthiphon Boonprakong, and South Sudan’s Ambassador to Kenya, Majok Guandong Thiep,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, many African countries have started to recover. Trade is picking up, tourists are returning and digital payments are growing. However, over 400 million people living in fragile and conflict affected states, including South Sudan, are still far from recovery. According toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – East Africa’s ambition for economic integration continues to be tested. The East African Community (EAC) comprising seven member states from the shores of the Indian Ocean to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, including South Sudan has made major legal strides toward building a united regional economy. TheContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Nine Kenyan nationals have taken legal action against the Government of South Sudan, accusing it of failing to pay them salary arrears worth $320,195 (approximately SSP 1.47 billion). The group employed at the South Sudanese Embassy in Nairobi claim the unpaid wages have accumulated over a 53 monthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has made two official trips to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year, the latest ending this past Tuesday, in a diplomatic and economic effort to ease the country’s deepening crisis. President Kiir’s latest visit began on 22 June and lasted over twoContinue Reading
(JUBA) — The leadership of the Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce, Juba County, and the Juba City Council has officially voiced its opposition to a recent zoning directive issued by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA). The concerns were raised during a meeting on Friday, 4 July 2025, withContinue Reading
