(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar and seven senior government officials have been charged with treason, terrorism and crimes against humanity. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Joseph Geng Akech, during a press briefing in Juba. The indictmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is entering a period of heightened political and economic uncertainty after President Salva Kiir Mayardit suspended First Vice President Riek Machar Teny and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chuol following treason charges. The decision, read out on state television on Thursday evening, has raised alarm across theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has placed trade, energy and investment at the centre of its recent diplomatic activities, highlighting the country’s focus on economic diplomacy as part of its foreign policy. During the ministry’s second weekly media press briefing of 2025, it wasContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of South Sudan has announced a series of measures aimed at improving liquidity, strengthening foreign reserves, and modernising the financial system. The decisions followed the committee’s first meeting of 2025, held on 8 September and chaired by Governor Dr AddisContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, has called on newly appointed officials of the State Revenue Authority to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and ensure accountability in the management of public finances. Governor Ober presided over the swearing in ceremony on Thursday, 11 SeptemberContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Nile Commercial Bank PLC (NCB), one of South Sudan’s established commercial banks, is stepping up efforts to support businesses engaged in international trade through its Letters of Credit facility and expanded foreign exchange services. The bank, headquartered in Juba Town, says it is determined to make cross borderContinue Reading
(KIGALI, RWANDA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has taken steps to strengthen its international partnerships following a series of high level meetings at the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition, held from 4 to 5 September 2025 in Rwanda. The summit brought together civil aviation leaders, regulators andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The longstanding alliance between South Sudan and Uganda built on trade, security cooperation and cross border ties is under pressure following deadly clashes along their shared frontier in mid July. On 15 July 2025, Ugandan authorities reported that South Sudanese troops crossed into Fitina Mbaya village in Uganda’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MOICT&PS) has announced measures to address operational difficulties faced by two of its key institutions, the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) and the Access to Information Commission. The decisions were taken during the ministry’s 14th leadership meeting, heldContinue Reading
(ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudan is preparing to sign an agreement with Ethiopia to receive electricity from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), in a move expected to expand access to energy across the country and stimulate growth in key sectors. President Salva Kiir Mayardit announced the plan on 9Continue Reading
