(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
(MOSCOW) – Russia has authorised military training assemblies for reservists in 2026, including a new legal category linked to the protection of what the authorities describe as critical infrastructure. The decision comes as Moscow continues to face sustained manpower pressures nearly four years into its full scale invasion ofContinue Reading
Standards Body Orders Removal of Tainted Baby Milk (JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has issued an urgent directive to pull a specific batch of Nestlé infant formula from the market due to a serious contamination risk. The regulator has identified the product as Nestlé NAN SpecialContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The authorities of Yei River County held a one-day dialogue on land rights and urban planning on 12 January 2026, bringing together county officials, traditional leaders, elders, and landowners. The meeting focused on land ownership, distribution, and planning in Yei. Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme, Commissioner ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s business environment continues to reflect both deep structural risks and significant long term market opportunities, according to an overview of economic and investment conditions in the country. Analysts note that the world’s youngest nation remains shaped by years of conflict, weak institutions, and heavy dependence onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan has reaffirmed the importance of strong internal discipline, teamwork and adherence to banking regulations as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s central banking institution. On Friday, the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Yeni Samuel Costa, addressedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Hon. William Anyuon Kuol, recently visited the Anti-Smuggling Unit and Customs Revenue Division to evaluate the units’ performance, achievements, and operational challenges. The Anti-Smuggling Unit is responsible for preventing the illegal movement of goods into and out ofContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held talks with national security advisers from member states of the Coalition of the Willing, focusing on security guarantees, post war reconstruction, and a structured framework aimed at achieving a lasting and credible peace. https://unn.ua/video/2026/01/03/1767466670-4185.mp4 According to information released on FridayContinue Reading
