(KAMPALA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services of South Sudan has signed a three year agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support media development, freedom of expression, and access to information across the country. The signing took place on Tuesday 19 August 2025Continue Reading
Correction Note An earlier company communication mistakenly stated that Digitel’s newly launched sites at Pala and Akuoyo were in Warrap State. The sites are in fact located in Western Bahr el Ghazal State along the Wau–Tonj Road. Digitel has since clarified the error and issued an apology, reaffirming its commitmentContinue Reading
(NEW YORK) – The United Kingdom has called on South Sudan’s leadership to take urgent action to end violence, restore dialogue and uphold the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement, warning that continued instability is worsening the country’s humanitarian crisis and undermining prospects for peace. Speaking during a United Nations Security CouncilContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Examination Council (NEC) has announced that it will hold its 21st Ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, with the long awaited release of the Senior Four examination results expected in the coming weeks. In a public statement issued earlier this month, NEC invited allContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s two leading telecom operators, MTN and Digitel, have announced plans to expand their mobile money services across the country. The move follows a series of meetings with the Bank of South Sudan’s Department of Communication and Public Relations aimed at easing the country’s dependence on physicalContinue Reading
(LUANDA, ANGOLA) – South Sudan’s AfroBasket journey came to an end on Monday night after a 78–65 quarterfinal defeat to Senegal at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda. The game was billed as a clash of giants, with South Sudan and Senegal standing as two of the tallest teams on theContinue Reading
(NEW YORK) – Members of the United Nations Security Council have reaffirmed their collective commitment to addressing the overlapping challenges of climate change, insecurity and political instability in South Sudan. Representatives from Denmark, France, Greece, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and Panama, all signatoriesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has released the official exchange rates for Tuesday, 19 August 2025, showing the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) trading steadily against major international and regional currencies. According to the central bank’s publication, the US dollar was set at a selling rate of 4,616.46 SSPContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Lieutenant General Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, the Governor of Central Equatoria State, paid a visit to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Juba last Sunday. He joined members in worship and discussed the importance of collaboration to promote peace and security in the State. During his visit toContinue Reading
(TORIT COUNTY) – Governor Louis Lobong has urged church leaders in South Sudan to engage political leaders through private dialogue rather than resorting to public criticism. His call came at the conclusion of a nationwide 70 day prayer campaign held in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, marking the 70th anniversary of theContinue Reading
