(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s military engineering division has held talks with the Ministry of Roads and Bridges on strengthening military participation in national infrastructure development, focusing on road construction, maintenance and flood-affected areas. The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces Engineering Division made the proposal during a courtesy visitContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan was hosting 663,951 refugees and asylum seekers as of 30th September 2026, according to newly released data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The figure comprises 659,622 refugees and 4,329 asylum seekers, the UNHCR map published on 8th October shows . UpperContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the government to begin the process of establishing a specialised university focusing on defence, security and strategic studies in Juba. The presidential directive was broadcast on Wednesday evening by state owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation. Kiir instructed the National CouncilContinue Reading
(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – The Bank of South Sudan has denied reports circulating on social media that its Rumbek Currency Branch was looted during recent violence in Rumbek town. In a press statement, the bank said the claims were false and urged the public and media outlets to stop spreadingContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Of 26 licensed banks in South Sudan, only 14 were still operating when Dr Takoy carried out his doctoral research, raising the question of why banks facing the same war, currency crisis and poor infrastructure fared so differently. Some expanded, some survived by restructuring, and othersContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations has warned it will hold South Sudan’s government to account for promises to improve humanitarian access, stating that only real action on the ground will be accepted. Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher spoke to media after meeting PresidentContinue Reading
(DUK COUNTY) – At least 17 people were killed and five others wounded when gunmen ambushed a humanitarian convoy in Duk County, Jonglei State, on 29 June. The dead include aid workers and civilians travelling with the convoy. Several vehicles were destroyed in the attack. The victims were employed byContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Business owners in Western Equatoria State say rising checkpoint costs, a disputed butchery shop sale, and growing security fears are placing a heavy strain on commercial operations across the region. The concerns were laid out during a meeting between traders and Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa in Yambio onContinue Reading
(NIMULE, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – Soldiers stationed in civilian homes across Nimule will be moved out under a new agreement reached between the army and local communities, following a three day dialogue that ended Thursday with a public apology from the armed forces for past abuses. The civil military forum, theContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenya has strengthened its position as one of East Africa’s relatively stable nations, overtaking Tanzania in the latest Global Peace Index rankings, even as experts warn that growing regional conflicts and economic pressures could threaten future gains across the neighbourhood that includes South Sudan. The newly released GlobalContinue Reading
