(CARACAS, VENEZUELA) – The apparent collapse of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s grip on power has been described by a former United States diplomat as a major foreign policy failure for Russia, adding to a series of recent setbacks suffered by Moscow and its allies. Dr Donald Jensen, a formerContinue Reading
(LIPETSK, LIPETSK OBLAST, RUSSIA) – Ukrainian forces carried out a drone strike late on January 4 targeting PJSC Energia, Russia’s largest manufacturer of batteries used by the military, according to Russian independent outlet Astra and Ukrainian monitoring channels. The facility is located in the city of Yelets in Lipetsk Oblast,Continue Reading
A growing body of analysis from Ukrainian and independent sources suggests that the Russian Army is struggling to maintain and expand its capacity for large scale offensive operations. Observers point to persistent difficulties in mobilising personnel, reductions in financial incentives and structural weaknesses in recruitment as limiting factors in theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba Electric Distribution Company (JEDCO) has extended its emergency maintenance works, originally scheduled from 24 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. The maintenance will now continue through 20 January 2026. The company advised customers to plan accordingly as power interruptions will affect various parts of Juba TownContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan continues to grow its fish exports, supplying significant quantities to neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fish remains one of the country’s main export products, alongside scrap iron and plastic building materials. In 2023, dried, salted, smoked, or brined fish ranked as the thirdContinue Reading
(JUBA) – China Opens 2026/2027 Scholarships to South Sudanese Students The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in South Sudan has officially opened applications for the 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS). This programme invites South Sudanese high school graduates and university students to apply for fully funded opportunities toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Embassy of Japan in South Sudan has announced that applications are open for the MEXT Scholarship Programme for Teacher Training Students. The programme offers South Sudanese teachers the opportunity to undertake professional training at a Japanese university. Unlike academic degree programmes, this scholarship focuses on professional development,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The leadership of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) called for stronger teamwork and stricter policy discipline during a high-level meeting held on Monday, 5 January 2026. Directors General and Department Directors attended the session, which focused on improving the implementation of monetary policy and internal governance. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Hon. William Anyuon Kuol, recently visited the Anti-Smuggling Unit and Customs Revenue Division to evaluate the units’ performance, achievements, and operational challenges. The Anti-Smuggling Unit is responsible for preventing the illegal movement of goods into and out ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS), working with local authorities and security personnel, safely disposed of 2,000 cartons of spoiled chicken products at a designated dumping site in Rajaf Payam, Juba County, Central Equatoria State on 2 January 2026. The consignment was referred from the SSNBSContinue Reading
