(WEST NILE, UGANDA) – The South Sudanese Refugees Association has trained its staff on the use of a digital platform aimed at modernising the management of village savings and loan association groups among refugees and host communities in Uganda’s West Nile region. The training was conducted in partnership with EnsibuukoContinue Reading
(WEST NILE, UGANDA) – The South Sudanese Refugees Association has signed a contract with Muni University to carry out a market assessment on financial inclusion among urban refugees and vulnerable host communities in West Nile, Uganda. The study will focus on Arua City and Koboko Municipality, with the aim ofContinue Reading
(AWEIL, NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL) – Former South Sudanese Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, once widely regarded as a potential successor to President Salva Kiir, has now spent close to 200 days under house arrest, as calls for his release continue to grow during a presidential visit to Northern BahrContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is facing a worsening food security crisis, with an estimated 7.8 million people now experiencing Crisis level hunger or worse, according to the latest Integrated Phase Classification analysis. The report shows that households across large parts of the country are struggling to meet basic food needs,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National Communications Authority has held discussions with a special envoy from the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the telecommunications sector and advancing regional digital integration across Africa. The meeting was led by the Director General of the National Communications Authority, RizigContinue Reading
(ADDIS ABABA) – The European Union has announced a renewed financial commitment of €11.5 million, equivalent to about US$19.8 million based on current exchange estimates, to support the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in strengthening preparedness and response to Ebola outbreaks across the continent. The funding package isContinue Reading
(JUBA/NAIROBI) – The reported abduction of a South Sudanese businessman in Nairobi has intensified concerns among rights groups, activists and members of the business community over legal protections for South Sudanese nationals living and working in Kenya. The wife of Athorbey Al Gaddhaffy Dit Guet, widely known as Gaddafi, saidContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is set to submit the Boma Badingilo Migratory Landscape for consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site next month, in a move that could strengthen the country’s tourism sector, conservation profile and international cultural standing. The announcement was made by the Minister of Culture, Museums andContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Human rights organisations have raised concern over the reported disappearance of South Sudanese businessman Athorbey Al Gaddhaffy Dit in Kenya, warning that the case could develop into a sensitive legal and diplomatic issue between Nairobi and Juba. Amnesty International Kenya said Athorbey, also known as Gadafi Athorbey Guet,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Economic Cluster has endorsed a proposed national budget of SSP 11.335 trillion for the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year, equivalent to about US$1.95 billion at the current market exchange rate of SSP 5,800 per US dollar. The draft budget was approved during an ordinary meeting chairedContinue Reading
