(JUBA) – A growing number of women in South Sudan are moving from aid dependency to small scale entrepreneurship, following an International Trade Centre initiative that has trained nearly two hundred survivors of conflict related violence in farming, soap making and retail business management. The programme launched in October 2024Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s political uncertainty continues to shape its economic prospects, as senior leaders maintain control through delayed elections, patronage and regional conflict positioning. Analysts have warned that persistent instability is weakening investor confidence, slowing infrastructure spending and limiting access to international financing. The continued postponement of national elections,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Key financial and business leaders have agreed to work together to speed up the adoption of digital payments in South Sudan, saying it will reduce costs and make trade more efficient. The Bank of South Sudan hosted a meeting on 26 September 2025 with the National Chamber ofContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – On state television, host Vladimir Solovyov blamed former US general Ben Hodges and so called American hawks for recent strikes on Russia oil facilities. Solovyov said the attacks are carried out continually and asked who is responsible. He named Ben Hodges and claimed Hodges had published material showingContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – A recent episode of the Russian radio programme Full Contact, hosted by Kremlin-aligned broadcaster Vladimir Solovyov and featuring regular contributor and weather forecaster Evgeny Tishkovets, descended into frustration after the panel reacted to comments by United States leader Donald Trump, who criticised Russia’s military performance and described itContinue Reading
(HONG KONG) – Authorities in Hong Kong have officially renewed United Nations sanctions against South Sudan, enforcing travel bans, financial restrictions and arms controls with immediate effect. The new rules were published in the government gazette on Thursday under the United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2025.Continue Reading
(HEGLIG / UNITY STATE BORDER) – Escalating militia attacks on Sudan’s main oil corridor have raised fears of a potential shutdown of infrastructure that South Sudan relies on for almost all of its export earnings. The Heglig oil complex, located close to the South Sudan border, has come under sustainedContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – South Sudan has reduced electricity tariffs in the capital Juba after President Salva Kiir ordered the Juba Electricity Distribution Company to lower prices for homes, businesses and government offices. The new tariffs were announced following a review of the 100 megawatt power purchase agreement that supplies mostContinue Reading
( MOSCOW ) – Russian propagandist Tigran Keosayan has died after several months in a coma, his wife, RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan, announced on her Telegram channel. Keosayan, a well-known figure in Kremlin media, was recognised by Russian dictator Vladimir with awards during his long illness. Journalist Renat Davletgildeev commentedContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – Russian state television show “The Meeting Place” aired a heated discussion on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the state of both Russian and Ukrainian economies. The show featured hosts Andrey Norkin and Ivan Trushkin, alongside former Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Fyodorov, journalist Maxim Yusin, military expert AndreyContinue Reading
