(BENTIU, UNITY STATE) – The Unity State government has returned several properties belonging to the South Sudan Islamic Council, including administrative offices, schools, guest houses and commercial shops near mosques in Bentiu and Rubkona. The confirmation was made by the Council’s Secretary General, Abdallah Baraj Rual Kuot. On 21 August,Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Saturday led a high level inspection of sections of roads around Juba International Airport ahead of planned reconstruction and beautification works. He was accompanied by national and state ministers, as well as technical officials fromContinue Reading
(TOKYO) – Japan and South Sudan have reaffirmed their cooperation following high level talks at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), where Japan outlined plans to increase support for Africa’s critical mineral development and strengthen bilateral ties with South Sudan. The three day conference, which openedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services on Thursday officially welcomed John Madol Panther as the new Managing Director of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The event held at the SSBC headquarters in Juba was attended by senior officials from the ministry, who expressed theirContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has released its official exchange rate updates for the week of 18th to 22nd August 2025, showing marginal movements in the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major international currencies. The data highlights a relatively stable performance of the local currency in theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – More than a dozen employees working in the office of South Sudan’s Vice President for the Services Cluster, Josephine Lagu, say they have been left without duties for six months, fuelling concerns they may be quietly replaced despite continuing to receive their salaries. The staff members, drawn fromContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has pledged to ensure that local products meet international quality requirements so they can compete in regional and global markets. Speaking during the World Food Programme (WFP) IGNITE Food Systems Innovation Challenge awards on Tuesday, the Bureau’s Executive Director, GloriaContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State government and the national Ministry of Wildlife, Conservation and Tourism have reached a new understanding with the Tore community over the future of Lantoto National Park, a conservation area with significant potential for tourism and local business growth. Governor Lt. Gen.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has introduced new measures requiring travellers and financial institutions to declare large amounts of cash when entering or leaving the country. The directive, which took effect on 20 August 2025, is aimed at tightening oversight of cross border money transfers, strengthening monetary policyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba International Airport, the busiest and most important aviation hub in South Sudan, continues to connect the country with regional and international destinations. Below is the latest arrivals and departures guide for Thursday, 21 August 2025, based on available scheduling data. The airport remains a vital lifeline forContinue Reading
