(ROSTOV OBLAST, GUKOVO) – Residents of Gukovo, a town in Russia’s Rostov Oblast, are facing water shortages and heating problems reminiscent of the 1990s. On 19 January 2026, long queues formed as people waited for access to water. The town’s Soviet-era pipes are failing, leaving residents without basic services. DespiteContinue Reading
(Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast) – Operations by the Defence Forces of Ukraine are continuing across the Pokrovsk agglomeration, where Ukrainian units are holding their positions against sustained Russian pressure. Since the beginning of December, active assault actions by Russian forces have resulted in significant losses among their operational reserve, particularly unitsContinue Reading
(WAU COUNTY) – The Mayor of Wau Municipal Council in Western Bahr el Ghazal, Hon. Joseph John Andrea, has issued a provisional local order for the collection of house local rate fees for 2026. The move sets out a clear framework for residential property charges across the municipality. According toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Equity Bank Juba Main Branch is facing the prospect of legal action after two law firms accused the bank of failing to provide cash to clients despite repeated withdrawal requests, an issue they say amounts to a serious breach of basic banking obligations in South Sudan’s capital. InContinue Reading
(BEIJING) – In the early years of the People’s Republic of China, the country lived in the shadow of the Soviet Union. When Mao Zedong travelled to Moscow in 1949, he sought recognition and support from a powerful communist ally. Instead, he was treated as a junior figure, kept waitingContinue Reading
(UKRAINE) – Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have conducted a training exercise focused on direct action against enemy positions, demonstrating planning, coordination and controlled movement under combat conditions. The exercise was carried out by operators from the 3rd Special Operations Regiment and centred on actions conducted directly on enemy held ground.Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of South Sudan has formally opened its 2026 planning cycle, with the Minister, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, chairing the first senior management meeting of the year in Juba on January 15, 2026. The meeting, registered as Senior ManagementContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Chinese smartphone maker TECNO has opened its first flagship retail store in South Sudan, marking a rare private-sector investment in the country’s technology sector. The launch on January 13, 2026, reflects growing demand for smartphones as essential tools for communication, mobile money, and digital services despite challenges suchContinue Reading
(KIGALI, RWANDA) – South Sudan is taking steps to strengthen its statistical capacity through a new partnership with Rwanda. The Director General of the South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) visited Kigali on January 12, 2026, meeting with Rwanda’s Director General of the National Institute of Statistics, Ivan Murenzi,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Board of Directors of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) held its second quarter meeting on Wednesday to assess the authority’s performance and provide strategic guidance on revenue administration and governance. The meeting was chaired by Stephen Dhieu Dau, chairperson of the SSRA Board, and reviewed performanceContinue Reading
