(SAINT PETERSBURG, LENINGRAD REGION, RUSSIA) –Russia is facing growing internal pressure as its wartime mobilisation increasingly relies on prisoners and other vulnerable groups, raising concerns about public safety, social stability and the sustainability of the Kremlin’s recruitment strategy. Recent events in the Leningrad region have highlighted the scale of theseContinue Reading
(DODOMA) – The release of Tanzanian truck driver Juma Maganga after months in custody in South Sudan has drawn renewed attention to the legal and financial risks facing cross border transport operators who supply goods into the South Sudan market. Maganga was detained from February 14, 2025, following a roadContinue Reading
(ABYEI AREA) – The deaths of two traders operating small businesses at Amiet market have raised fresh concerns about security and business confidence in one of South Sudan most important trading hubs. Local authorities say investigations are ongoing as the incident threatens to unsettle trade activity in the disputed AbyeiContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of National Roads and Bridges, Peter Lam Both, has announced a new business focused vision to develop South Sudan’s road infrastructure by 2026, aimed at accelerating trade, improving connectivity and supporting economic growth. Speaking on the government’s plans, the minister said the strategy will rely onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – New United States travel restrictions on several African countries, including South Sudan, could significantly reduce business travel, trade engagement, and investment flows between African firms and US partners, according to business analysts tracking the policy shift. The United States has expanded travel restrictions affecting citizens from multiple AfricanContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has been widely cited as the world’s fastest growing economy in 2025, with projections suggesting growth of 24.3 percent. However, closer examination of the data shows that these claims require caution, particularly for investors and policymakers tracking the country’s real economic outlook. The forecast was publishedContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Members of the Mahad Juba Al Elmi Alumni Association visited Al Sabah Children’s Hospital in Juba on Saturday, providing food and support to mothers and children who spent the Christmas holiday at the facility. The visit formed part of a Christmas outreach programme aimed at assisting familiesContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – The European Union funded One Stop Border Post (OSBP) project in Nimule, Eastern Equatoria, is advancing steadily as South Sudan strengthens its position as a regional trade hub. The initiative aims to modernise border operations, facilitate trade with Uganda, and support broader economic growth. A high level meetingContinue Reading
(NEW DELHI, INDIA/JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Health is pursuing a strategy to strengthen the national health sector through a combination of traditional medicine integration and international collaboration. Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, Minister of Health, represented South Sudan at the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional MedicineContinue Reading
(BRUSSELS, BELGIUM) – The countries of the European Union have agreed to provide Ukraine with 90 billion euros, equivalent to approximately 105.5 billion US dollars, in financial support for the period covering 2026 and 2027, according to a statement by the President of the European Council, António Costa, on 19Continue Reading
