(AWEIL COUNTY) – Co-operative Bank of South Sudan is increasing its support for the country’s co operative movement as it positions itself to expand growth in agriculture, rural trade and small business financing despite South Sudan’s economic challenges. The lender is continuing to invest in community based enterprises, farmers andContinue Reading
(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA) – Traders in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, have closed at least 10 shops in the past month after rising taxes and operating costs made it difficult for businesses to continue operating, according to the Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce. Business owners blamed the closures onContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – Authorities in Nimule Municipality have officially opened a seven day Seed Fair organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization in Olikwi Block, aimed at improving agricultural production and strengthening food security in Eastern Equatoria State. The initiative brings together farmers, seed producer groups, development partners and local authoritiesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s economic authorities are increasing efforts to strengthen the country’s financial sector through new banking reforms, reserve building measures and closer cooperation with regional financial institutions. The latest discussions involved the Bank of South Sudan, the Ministry of Mining, KCB Group and members of the government’s EconomicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, on Friday visited the headquarters of the Bank of South Sudan in Juba for discussions on insurance sector regulation and financial sector reforms. Governor Adil held talks with the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Johnny OhisaContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Johnny Ohisa Damian, on Monday held talks with a delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) on expanding cooperation in financial sector development and economic growth initiatives. The AfDB delegation was led by Mr Cafrine Ronald Justine, ExecutiveContinue Reading
(SOCHI, KRASNODAR KRAI) – Drone attacks have paralysed operations at Sochi International Airport, leaving thousands of passengers stranded for days in severely overcrowded conditions. Local social media channels report that travellers have been sleeping on terminal floors using towels and camping mats as makeshift bedding. Since 5 June 2026, theContinue Reading
(LENINE, CRIMEA) – Ukrainian Special Operations Forces struck two critical fuel facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea overnight on 7 June 2026, employing domestically produced FP-2 drones. The operation targeted the Semykolodezyanska oil depot near the settlement of Yedy-Kuyu, in the Lenine district, and a marine oil terminal in Feodosia. DenysContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – Data from the open source intelligence group Okora shows the significant impact of Ukraine’s long range strikes within Russian territory throughout 2025. Investigations into confirmed incidents reveal that at least 371 drone and missile attacks targeted Russian assets since the start of last year. These operations were specificallyContinue Reading
(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – A catastrophic failure of utility infrastructure has swept across the Russian Federation in the first weeks of 2026, leaving millions of citizens without access to basic necessities such as gas, heating, electricity and water. The collapse, which has triggered states of emergency in regions as close toContinue Reading
