(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Court of Appeal has halted a government fuel supply agreement with Kenya, suspending an exclusive import deal that had granted Pacific Petroleum Company Limited sole rights to bring petroleum products into the country. The injunction follows a public interest petition filed by Advocates Without Borders, whichContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s Second National Trade Forum has concluded in Juba with a set of recommendations aimed at moving the country from reliance on imports toward local production and deeper regional trade ties. The two day event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, brought together senior governmentContinue Reading
(Nairobi, Kenya) – The National Treasury has one month to release Sh68.5 billion to county governments before the close of the current financial year, piling fresh pressure on its cash flows amid competing spending demands and a widening budget deficit. At current exchange rates, this amounts to approximately $523 million.Continue Reading
(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA) – Central Equatoria State has entered into a formal housing development partnership with Ethiopia’s Federal Housing Corporation, a move that officials say will reshape Juba’s urban landscape and lay the groundwork for modern housing across South Sudan. The Strategic Housing Development Agreement was signed in Juba andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has ordered businesses and individual taxpayers to settle all outstanding tax debts immediately and warned that unregistered enterprises face criminal prosecution. The Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division, Lino Ajang Ajang, issued a public notice on 12 June 2026 confirming that theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Communication Authority in South Sudan has launched a comprehensive inspection exercise targeting information and communication technology service providers in Juba as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory compliance and improve service standards in the sector. The inspection exercise is taking place from 10 June to 16Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has held discussions with four commercial banks operating in the country to address liquidity constraints in the financial system and improve the availability of cash across banking channels. The meeting, held in Juba on 10 June 2026, brought together Governor Johnny Ohisa andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is set to submit the Boma Badingilo Migratory Landscape for consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site next month, in a move that could strengthen the country’s tourism sector, conservation profile and international cultural standing. The announcement was made by the Minister of Culture, Museums andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Economic Cluster has endorsed a proposed national budget of SSP 11.335 trillion for the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year, equivalent to about US$1.95 billion at the current market exchange rate of SSP 5,800 per US dollar. The draft budget was approved during an ordinary meeting chairedContinue Reading
(DAR ES SALAAM) – Singapore has opened negotiations for a free trade agreement with the East African Community, a regional bloc that includes South Sudan, in a move aimed at expanding trade flows between Asia and one of Africa’s fastest growing regional markets. The proposed agreement would be Singapore’s firstContinue Reading
