(NEW YORK) – Tesla’s future business value is now facing questions after Morgan Stanley downgraded the United States electric vehicle maker, saying the company’s stock price already reflects expected gains from its robotics and artificial intelligence plans. The bank lowered Tesla to a rating similar to “hold” for the firstContinue Reading
(JUB) – The South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN) has called for decisive action from the nation’s leadership and public institutions to tackle systemic corruption, stating it actively obstructs development, peace, and human rights across South Sudan. The appeal was made today, December 9, 2025, to mark International AntiContinue Reading
(BELGOROD, RUSSIA / MARIUPOL, UKRAINE) – Russian Bombing Mishaps and Military Chaos Exposed Russian military errors continue to cause both domestic and international incidents as the conflict with Ukraine enters its third year. In one notable incident, a Russian aircraft mistakenly dropped a 1,000-pound bomb on Belgorod, a Russian cityContinue Reading
(CRIMEA – UKRAINE) – Ukraine’s Ghost Unit has carried out a series of precise strikes across the Crimean Peninsula, severely damaging Russian military assets and exposing the weakness of Russian defenses. Over two weeks, drones targeted radar stations, aircraft, and logistics infrastructure, demonstrating Ukraine’s ability to hit key locations withContinue Reading
(UK – LONDON) – The British Royal Navy has unveiled a new underwater drone system aimed at countering threats from Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The technology includes the XV Excalibur, an uncrewed submarine the size of a bus, designed to patrol the seas and detect foreign vessels. The Navy emphasisedContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan Faces Education Funding Crisis South Sudan’s education sector is facing a severe funding crisis as the government continues to fall short of its legal obligations, according to a coalition of civil society groups and lawmakers. The government has failed to allocate the legally required 10%Continue Reading
(HEGLIG, SUDAN) – RSF Capture of Heglig Oilfield Threatens South Sudan Oil Revenue Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control of the Heglig oilfield, Sudan’s largest, forcing a full shutdown of production that is vital to both Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan, according to military and oil industry sources.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has launched the 13th African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Essay Competition for 2025/2026. The competition invites higher education students across South Sudan to submit essays on the role of harmonised standards in reducing technical barriers to trade and promoting fairContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has taken steps to address the ongoing trade crisis affecting South Sudanese traders at the Mombasa Port. Minister Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang held a high level meeting with business leaders and key stakeholders in Juba on November 8, 2025, to discuss solutionsContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON) – The United States has announced it will end the Temporary Protected Status designation for South Sudanese nationals. The Department of Homeland Security made the decision on November 6, 2025, with the change taking effect on January 5, 2026. Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, has allowed thousands of SouthContinue Reading
