(Juba) – Uganda’s exports to neighbouring East African Community (EAC) markets have dropped by UGX 820.5 billion (about $228.2 million), with South Sudan among the hardest hit, largely due to growing non tariff barriers, regional instability, and a shift towards informal cross border trade. New data from the Bank ofContinue Reading
(Juba) – High level discussions between Sudan and South Sudan on the future of oil transit and processing arrangements have ended without a formal agreement, exposing deep seated logistical and financial challenges affecting South Sudan’s oil dependent economy. The meetings held in Port Sudan focused on revising the current feeContinue 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
(Juba) – Basic food and household items in Juba have become significantly more expensive, causing concern among residents who say they are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living. According to commodity prices collected between 16th and 22nd June 2025, nearly all essential goods have seen sharp increases,Continue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan is emerging as one of Africa’s fastest-growing exporters of dried or salted fish, amid a steadily expanding market across the continent. A new report by IndexBox forecasts that Africa’s dried or salted fish sector will continue to grow moderately over the next decade, with regional consumptionContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan is expected to be one of the leading contributors to East Africa’s fast economic growth in 2025, according to a new report from the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) is forecasted to increase by 4.0 percent, marking a notable recoveryContinue Reading
(Nairobi) – A delegation from South Sudan’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has completed a three day working visit to Mombasa, Kenya, as part of efforts to improve oversight of revenue collection systems that impact the country’s economy. The delegation met with H.E. AmbassadorContinue Reading
(Moscow) – Russia’s economy is beginning to unravel under the weight of global sanctions, with rising inflation, dwindling fuel reserves, and a budget in deep deficit, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy. While Moscow grapples with shrinking revenues and severe economic pressures, Ukraine is seeing signs of recovery and growthContinue Reading
