(NAIROBI) – South Sudan Showcases Businesses at 25th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair The Embassy of South Sudan in Nairobi is participating in the 25th East Africa Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair, which runs from 7 to 16 November 2025 at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi (Gate facingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Africa faces a growing risk of becoming a hub for cybercrime if control over its internet addresses falls into the wrong hands, a danger that has intensified as the body managing them edges toward collapse. On July 28, ICT ministers from across Africa held a virtual meeting toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania signed a deal in July 2025 to expand regional flights, marking a rare moment of momentum for East Africa’s aviation sector. The agreement comes weeks after Kenya Airways launched a new Nairobi–Guangzhou route, tapping into China’s growing demand for African trade. While theseContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Nairobi hosted a courtesy meeting with a delegation from the Kenya–South Sudan Liaison Office (KESSULO) on 13 August 2025. The delegation led by Maj. Abel Rotich met with H.E. Ambassador Anthony Kon to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relationsContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting, described as cordial, followed months of tense exchanges between the two leaders and included European leaders from the UK, France, Italy, Finland, andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates to strengthen cooperation in security printing, payment card systems, and technical banking training, Emirates News Agency reported. The agreement is part of a series of deals reportedly signedContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – KCB Group PLC has announced a historic dividend of KSh 13 billion (approximately US$93.9 million), marking the largest mid-year payout in its 127 year history. The announcement follows an 8% increase in net profit, reaching KSh 32.3 billion (US$233 million) for the first half of 2025. GrowthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Israel is reported to be in talks with South Sudan about relocating Palestinians from Gaza to the East African country, a proposal that has drawn strong warnings from human rights groups and scepticism from South Sudanese civil society. According to six individuals familiar with the matter, who spokeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has announced an open tender for a total of 20 billion South Sudan Pounds (SSP), equivalent to approximately 4.35 million US dollars, through its Term Deposit Facility (TDF) operation. The auction is set to take place on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has opened the trading week with minor shifts in its official foreign exchange rates, reflecting a generally stable market environment despite small currency movements against the South Sudanese Pound (SSP). The US dollar saw a slight gain, with the official selling rate movingContinue Reading
