(WAU, WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has launched construction work on a new passenger terminal at Wau Airport, marking a key step in the country’s ongoing efforts to expand and modernise its aviation infrastructure. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by senior government officials,Continue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenya’s military spending rose to a record high of $1.47 billion in 2025, equivalent to about KSh190.25 billion, as the country continued a major defence modernisation programme amid rising regional security concerns. According to data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, known as SIPRI, Kenya increasedContinue Reading
(UKRAINE) – Ukrainian air assault forces said they had carried out coordinated combat actions against Russian occupation troops, reporting the destruction of armoured vehicles, transport and other military assets during recent fighting. According to a statement by the 46th Separate Podilska Air Assault Brigade of the Air Assault Forces ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance and Planning and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have agreed to strengthen cooperation to support food security and agricultural investment, as the country prepares for the upcoming farming season. The Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Bak Barnaba Chol, convened aContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s communications regulator has established a new oversight body to manage the country’s international gateway services and national data centre, a move aimed at improving governance and strengthening control over a critical part of the digital economy. The Director General of the National Communication Authority, RizigContinue Reading
(GROZNY, CHECHNYA) – Adam Kadyrov, the 18 year old son of the Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, has been admitted to a newly established republican hospital in Grozny following a serious vehicle collision. Reports indicate that he is currently in a critical condition and remains unconscious within an intensive care unit.Continue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A two day financial management training programme for more than 35 participants concluded on Thursday in Yei, with county officials saying the initiative has strengthened skills in revenue generation, accountability and public financial administration. The programme is expected to support better management of local revenues andContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – The Russian economy has entered 2026 facing a severe financial crisis as the Russian dictator’s prolonged invasion of Ukraine continues to drain national resources. During the first twelve days of January, the country recorded an inflation spike of 1.26 per cent, marking the sharpest increase since the immediateContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is projected to achieve the fastest economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa in 2026, as the country recovers from years of economic contraction and resumes oil exports. The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report estimates the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will expand by 48.8 percentContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A two day financial management training programme for local government officials has begun in Yei River County, aimed at improving public finance systems and strengthening service delivery at the county level in Central Equatoria State. The training, which started on January 14, 2026, is organised byContinue Reading
