(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
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian military forces have reported the successful destruction of several Russian ground based robotic systems during a combat operation carried out by operators of the 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade. According to information released by the brigade, the operation focused on identifying and targeting enemy ground robotsContinue Reading
(KYIV) – The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have executed a series of precision strikes against three critical drilling rigs operated by the Lukoil corporation in the Caspian Sea. During the early hours of 11 January 2026, specialized deep strike units successfully targeted these offshore facilitiesContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – Uganda’s record export performance in 2025 is having direct implications for South Sudan, one of its key regional trading partners and an important destination for Ugandan goods. Uganda’s total exports reached 46 trillion Uganda shillings, equal to about 12.7 billion United States dollars. At the current market exchangeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Humanitarian operations in South Sudan continue to play an important role in shaping local supply chains, skills development and service markets, according to accounts from international aid workers with direct experience in the country. Gabriel Richardson, a humanitarian logistics and operations specialist with international aid organisation Samaritan’s Purse,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has stepped up efforts to enforce full compliance with the national digital revenue collection system as part of wider reforms aimed at improving public finance management and domestic revenue mobilisation. The Ministry of Finance and Planning, working closely with the South Sudan RevenueContinue Reading
