(JUBA) – South Sudan currently has the lowest average national rice price among select East African countries, according to the latest regional market analysis, despite facing ongoing economic instability and inflationary pressures. A review of rice prices across the region for July 2025 reveals that South Sudan, with an averageContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s teak forests are under threat as soldiers and smugglers exploit weak institutions and porous borders to illegally harvest and export the high value wood. Despite an official suspension of logging permits in January 2025 by Environment and Forestry Minister Josephine Napwon, the illegal teak trade continuesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan quietly marked its 14th anniversary of independence on July 9 without public celebrations for the 11th consecutive year. As the nation continues to face prolonged economic hardship, largely driven by the collapse in oil revenues and the ongoing conflict in neighbouring Sudan, the subdued observance reflectedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has launched a five day workshop in Juba focused on improving the country’s payment infrastructure through the development and implementation of the Automated Transfer System Plus (ATS+). The event conducted in June, aims to build technical capacity among financial sector stakeholders inContinue Reading
(KALOBEYEI) – Refugees residing in Kalobeyei and Kakuma camps in northwestern Kenya have launched demonstrations following the introduction of a new food assistance system by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and its partner agencies. The protests were triggered by the rollout of a differentiated aid model, which categorises refugeesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir has urged six newly appointed justices of the Supreme Court of South Sudan to carry out their duties with integrity, professionalism and a deep commitment to justice, as the country continues its efforts to reform the judicial system. The call was made during a swearingContinue Reading
(BOR) – Patients at Bor Hospital in Jonglei State are facing serious challenges due to a critical shortage of essential medical supplies, including life saving anti-malarial and antibiotic drugs. Dr. Bol Chaw, the Medical Director of Bor Hospital, confirmed that the last major delivery of medical supplies arrived in AprilContinue Reading
(TAMBURA) – A soldier was killed and two others wounded in an ambush by unidentified gunmen in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, on Friday, authorities have confirmed. Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge told local media that the incident occurred while the soldiers were returning from Tambura town to Mopoi afterContinue Reading
(BOR) – Traders at Leudiet Market in Bor welcomed Jonglei State Governor Dr Riek Gai Kok on Thursday with songs and praise as he visited the site to inspect ongoing plans for infrastructure improvement. The governor’s visit came amid state efforts to modernise key markets and improve facilities for traders.Continue Reading
(WAU) – Health workers at Wau Teaching Hospital in Western Bahr el Ghazal State are appealing to the national government to urgently pay their salary arrears, saying they have not received any regular wages for over a year. According to Pancracio Duku, Secretary for Information of the workers’ trade union,Continue Reading
