(JUBA) – A group of South Sudanese diplomats has completed a specialised three day first aid training programme organised by the South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) in Juba, aimed at equipping them with life saving emergency response skills. The training which concluded on 18 July 2025 covered vital first aidContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, DC) – South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Semaya K. Kumba, has met with a group of American faith based leaders and long time friends of South Sudan during his official visit to the United States. The meeting held on 17 July 2025 in WashingtonContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, DC) – South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, has concluded an official visit to Washington, DC, where he held a series of high level meetings aimed at strengthening international partnerships and securing economic support for South Sudan. The visit, which tookContinue Reading
(TAMBURA) – A soldier was killed and two others wounded in an ambush by unidentified gunmen in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, on Friday, authorities have confirmed. Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge told local media that the incident occurred while the soldiers were returning from Tambura town to Mopoi afterContinue Reading
(MALAKAL) – The government of South Sudan’s Upper Nile State has formally denied allegations that it intends to relocate the headquarters of Makal County from Malakal town to Wau Shilluk, following growing public concern and speculation on social media. The rumours began circulating after Governor James Koang Chuol visited WauContinue Reading
(KHARTOUM) – The European Union (EU) has imposed new sanctions on two senior Sudanese militia commanders and two commercial entities accused of sustaining the country’s ongoing war, as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensifies into its third year. The EU CouncilContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Dr Jemma Nunu Kumba, announced on Wednesday that the South Sudanese parliament has been forced to suspend some of its operations due to severe budget shortfalls. Speaking during the official reopening of parliament following a long recess, Dr Nunu saidContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), the body tasked with overseeing South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, has called on the transitional government to address the ongoing detention of First Vice President Dr Riek Machar and several of his close allies. In its quarterly report released onContinue Reading
(BOR) – Traders at Leudiet Market in Bor welcomed Jonglei State Governor Dr Riek Gai Kok on Thursday with songs and praise as he visited the site to inspect ongoing plans for infrastructure improvement. The governor’s visit came amid state efforts to modernise key markets and improve facilities for traders.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – UAP Insurance has officially announced its exit from the South Sudanese market, citing ongoing operational challenges and the need for capital investment beyond its current capacity. The Nairobi headquartered insurer made the decision public in a statement issued on 4 July 2025, confirming it would not take onContinue Reading
