(BASHKORTOSTAN/TUAPSE, RUSSIA – ) – Ukrainian forces have intensified attacks on Russia’s oil and gas infrastructure, causing widespread fuel shortages and escalating the crisis across Russian-controlled territories. Drone strikes targeted the Bashkortostan oil refinery, one of Russia’s largest, located over 1,300 km from the Ukrainian border, as well as theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), together with senior government officials, paid tribute on Thursday, September 26, 2025, to the late former Governor of the Central Bank, Othow Rago Ajak, who passed away in Egypt on September 17. The funeral ceremony brought together BoSS leadership and public officialsContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – Female farmers in Pajok Payam in Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State are urging women to join farming groups or form cooperatives to improve agricultural productivity, secure food and generate income. Speaking to Voice of Freedom on Thursday, September 25, 2025, Mrs. Amoo Josephine Lokila, Chairperson ofContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – Police in Magwi have launched a fresh crackdown on underage gambling and night entertainment, warning lottery and casino operators against allowing minors to take part in such activities. The Inspector of Police, Major General Pio Otto Millo Charles, announced that the operation would begin on Friday, SeptemberContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – Bor County Commissioner, Samuel Ateny Pech Ariik, has launched an internal road renovation project aimed at improving access and easing movement within Bor town. The initiative unveiled on Friday seeks to rehabilitate major internal road networks that have been in poor condition for years. Commissioner Ateny saidContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA) – Western Equatoria State has taken a decisive step towards reforming its tax and revenue management systems by creating its first ever oversight board for the Revenue Authority. The move announced on Thursday by Governor James Al Taib is aimed at increasing transparency, ensuring accountability and improvingContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – Police in Northern Bahr El Ghazal have detained seven suspects accused of breaking into Raandit Money Transfer, a financial service company operating in Aroyo, the county headquarters of Aweil. According to Police Inspector Moses Akuar, the incident occurred on Tuesday night when unidentified persons forced their way intoContinue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – The Ministry of Mining has launched a crackdown on illegal mining activities in Lainya County, Central Equatoria, following an official inspection led by Hon Dr Matiok Santino Akuei on Wednesday. Senior ministry officials, together with law enforcement officers, confirmed the presence of both artisanal and large-scale unlicensedContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Atong Kuol Manyang, has placed fisheries at the centre of her ministry’s plans to boost youth enterprise, during a meeting with the Twic East Youth Association in Juba on Friday. The youth delegation from Warrap State was led byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan and Pakistan have moved closer to building stronger trade and industry ties following a high level meeting in Juba between the National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Atong Kuol Manyang, and the Consul General of Pakistan, His Excellency Shahid Sajjad Hussain. The talks were heldContinue Reading
