(JUBA) – South Sudan’s business and financial sectors were on alert on Wednesday following a major political and economic shake up announced by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The president issued a series of Republican Decrees that removed key economic figures from their posts, including Vice President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel,Continue Reading
(NEW YORK) – The United Kingdom has voiced deep concern over the worsening political and humanitarian conditions in South Sudan, calling on the transitional government in Juba to recommit to inclusive dialogue and uphold its obligations under the Revitalised Peace Agreement. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council in NewContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Eng. Chol Thon Abel from his role as Undersecretary in the Ministry of Petroleum, only one week after appointing him. The announcement was made on Monday night by the state broadcaster, the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation. No explanation was provided. Eng.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has expressed renewed commitment to promoting the participation of women in the country’s media sector as part of its broader political transition. The statement was delivered by Deputy Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Hon. David Yauyau Jangkuoh, during a workshopContinue Reading
(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – A civil society leader has urged President Salva Kiir to appoint a woman as South Sudan’s next Minister of Finance, arguing that female leadership could bring accountability and restore public confidence in a ministry long dominated by men. Angelina Adhel Malual, chairperson of the Civil SocietyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Finance and Planning, Michael Ayuen, has expressed concern over continued delays in submitting the national budget to parliament. Mr Ayuen said the budget bill is expected to be presented to the National Legislature for approval before the start of the fiscalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has once again reshuffled his administration, dismissing Finance Minister Athian Diing Athian and several senior officials, while bringing back key allies to influential positions in both the economic and security sectors. The changes, announced on state television on Monday, mark the eighth time theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has made sweeping changes in his administration, removing top officials in the finance, security and petroleum sectors while reinstating two of his most trusted allies Tut Gatluak Manimeh and Barnaba Bak Chol to senior government positions. The major reshuffle, announced through stateContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba City Council has launched a large scale road rehabilitation campaign aimed at improving transport infrastructure, sanitation and public access to essential services across the capital. The initiative is being implemented under the leadership of Mayor Christopher Swaka and his three deputies, in partnership with the GovernmentContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Senior Presidential Envoy Adut Kiir has urged African nations and international partners to strengthen regional cooperation and technology sharing to help South Sudan build resilience against flooding and improve food security. Speaking during her visit to the 2025 Africa International Agricultural Expo (AIAE) at the Kenyatta International ConventionContinue Reading
