(JUBA) – The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), which provides vital flights for aid workers and cargo to remote and conflict affected regions, has been forced to cut its global fleet by nearly a quarter due to severe funding shortfalls, the World Food Programme (WFP) has reported. The reductionsContinue Reading
A group of traditional leaders who were relieved of their duties in Bor County, Jonglei State, are considering taking legal action after contesting the establishment of new administrative units. Critics argue that the move prioritises political expansion over the delivery of essential services. The State Government began creating approximately 20Continue Reading
(MOÇÂMEDES, ANGOLA) – South Sudan’s national basketball team, the Bright Stars, delivered a commanding performance on Thursday with a 115-52 victory over Libya, marking the largest winning margin of the 2025 AfroBasket tournament so far. The result came just two days after a surprise defeat to Guinea in their GroupContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Mobile money service providers in South Sudan have announced plans to extend their coverage to more parts of the country to support the government’s efforts to promote digital payment systems. The commitment was made by MTN and Digitel representatives during meetings with the Department of Communication and PublicContinue Reading
(KHARTOUM) – Sudan has asked South Sudan to strengthen border security to prevent alleged cross-border supply routes to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, a senior South Sudanese official said on Monday. The request was made in Juba by Malik Agar, Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, during discussions withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Banks of the United Arab Emirates and South Sudan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing financial cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was formalised in a ceremony attended by Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State in the UAEContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Director General of the National Communication Authority (NCA), Gieth Kon Mathiang, has urged the public to adopt digital payment systems, highlighting their efficiency, reliability, and ability to reduce risks associated with handling cash. Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Juba, DG Mathiang emphasised that digital payments canContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is set to begin the second phase of training for its Necessary Unified Forces by the end of August, according to Gen. Kuol Manyang Juk, Chairman of the National Transitional Committee (NTC) and senior presidential advisor. Gen. Manyang announced the plans following a meeting in JubaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit met with Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sharren Haskel, on Wednesday at the State House to discuss strengthening diplomatic and development relations between South Sudan and Israel. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, including energy, agriculture, healthcare, security, and water resource management.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Civil society leader Edmund Yakani has welcomed the government’s denial of media reports alleging that South Sudan plans to resettle Palestinians from Gaza but urged the authorities to act with greater transparency on the issue. Speaking to media on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, the Executive Director of theContinue Reading
