(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Hon. Dr Addis Ababa Othow, has announced the beginning of a national currency reform process aimed at improving monetary stability, enhancing currency security and strengthening the country’s financial system. Dr Othow made the statement while chairing a high levelContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing digital banking and institutional reform across the country’s financial sector. His recent declaration marks a renewed push to implement the National Payment System and promote modern banking servicesContinue Reading
(YEI) – A combined task force has launched a large scale operation to arrest stray animals in and around Yei Town Payam, responding to rising tensions between farmers and livestock owners due to widespread crop destruction. The initiative which began on official orders from Yei County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban SemeContinue Reading
(LONDON) – The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office has listed South Sudan among 31 countries considered too dangerous for travel due to ongoing insecurity, conflict and the risk of limited consular support. The updated advisory warns British nationals to avoid visiting these countries, as doing so may also render travel insuranceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has published the official foreign exchange rates for Tuesday, 22nd July 2025, showing minor changes in the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major global and regional currencies. These slight adjustments reflect an ongoing effort by the Central Bank to stabilise the currencyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has published its official exchange rates for Thursday, 21st July 2025, as part of its daily efforts to inform financial institutions, traders, and the public of currency values. According to the published bulletin, the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) is officially trading atContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – Governor Simon Ober Mawut of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGS) chaired an Extended Extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting on Friday to begin detailed preparations for the State’s Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget. The meeting brought together senior officials, including State Directors General, the Commissioner of the State RevenueContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Civil society organisations, media outlets, and faith-based groups have signed a joint communique expressing their commitment to support the work of South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) as the country prepares for its long-delayed elections. The communique was issued at the end of a two day roundtable dialogueContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – A South Sudanese civil society organisation has called for urgent investigation into growing reports of harassment and degrading treatment of travellers at the Nimule border crossing between South Sudan and Uganda. The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) said it has received several complaints from both South SudaneseContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Executive Committee of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), led by Governor Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, convened in Juba on 18 July 2025 to review core operational and policy matters. The meeting was attended by the Governor’s two deputies and Directors General and served as a platformContinue Reading
