(Bentiu) – As South Sudan moves towards its first national elections scheduled for 2026, Bishop Christian Carlassare of Bentiu has called on citizens, communities, and the Church to reject violence and embrace a culture of peace based on Gospel values. While recognising signs of progress through local development projects, theContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has announced a new term deposit auction inviting commercial banks in the country to bid for a total of SSP 20 billion in deposits. This figure is equal to approximately $4.3 million at the official exchange rate of SSP 4,650 per USContinue Reading
(London) – British authorities have launched a criminal case against two men accused of illegally exporting military equipment to several conflict affected countries, including South Sudan. The prosecution pointed out serious violations of international arms control laws and raises fresh concerns over the global black market in weapons. The accused,Continue Reading
(Juba) – Mr. Mapour Puoric Manyiel, a student from the University of Juba, has placed sixth in the prestigious 12th ARSO Continental Essay Competition, a continental contest that drew participation from over 200 young writers across Africa. His achievement has been hailed as an academic milestone for South Sudan, signallingContinue Reading
(Juba) – A young boy’s appearance on a popular South Sudanese talk show has led to an unexpected education sponsorship, thanks to his natural charm and deep appreciation for the country’s traditional culture. Bol Bith, affectionately known as “Majok Siko Jr.” in honour of the famous South Sudanese wrestler MajokContinue Reading
(Juba) – The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has called on Kenyan President William Ruto to urgently convene a special Heads of State Summit to address a growing financial crisis at the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat. The situation has paralysed operations and placed the future of regional integration atContinue Reading
(Juba) – Uganda’s exports to neighbouring East African Community (EAC) markets have dropped by UGX 820.5 billion (about $228.2 million), with South Sudan among the hardest hit, largely due to growing non tariff barriers, regional instability, and a shift towards informal cross border trade. New data from the Bank ofContinue Reading
(Malakal) – The United Nations has issued a serious warning about the risk of famine in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, as conflict continues to disrupt communities, damage livelihoods, and block the delivery of humanitarian aid. In a joint statement released on Thursday, three major UN agencies—the World Food ProgrammeContinue Reading
(Pibor) – Three South Sudanese soldiers were shot dead and one national security officer was wounded in an armed attack on Thursday near a road construction site in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Local officials reported that the gunmen, who were dressed in civilian clothing and riding motorcycles, ambushed theContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has renewed its commitment to banking reform and modernisation, highlighting transparency, digital innovation, and team-based leadership as key themes during a high-level internal staff meeting held at its Juba headquarters on Friday, 27 June 2025. The meeting brought together employees from acrossContinue Reading
