(JUBA) – South Sudan has formally joined the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) following the signing of a ratification instrument by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Semaya Kumba, on 17 October 2025 in Juba. The move places South Sudan among nations working to promote responsible andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) held a senior management meeting on 7 November 2025 in Juba to assess institutional progress and address operational challenges. The meeting, chaired by the Executive Director, Hon. Gloria Nyoka, brought together all Directors General for an in depth discussion onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba City Council has launched a large scale road rehabilitation campaign aimed at improving transport infrastructure, sanitation and public access to essential services across the capital. The initiative is being implemented under the leadership of Mayor Christopher Swaka and his three deputies, in partnership with the GovernmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has stepped up efforts to modernise the country’s aviation sector through a series of infrastructure projects, staff training programmes and international engagements aimed at improving safety, service delivery and sustainability at Juba International Airport. In the month of October and November,Continue Reading
(TORIT COUNTY) – Vulnerable communities in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State, are reporting improved household incomes and business growth following the distribution of business start up kits under a livelihood empowerment project funded by the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The initiative, implementedContinue Reading
(PIBOR AREA) – The Government of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area has approved a budget of 16.1 billion South Sudan Pounds (about 2.27 million US Dollars) for the 2025–2026 financial year. The budget was passed during the council of ministers’ third ordinary meeting held on Friday, 31 October 2025. AccordingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has announced the nationwide rollout of SpaceX’s Starlink internet service through its customer service and Connect Stores, a move aimed at boosting internet access and accelerating South Sudan’s digital transformation. The partnership, initially launched in September 2024 following approval from the National Communications Authority, marksContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has launched its National Rice Development Strategy 2024–2030, aiming to transform the agriculture sector and strengthen food security. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security unveiled the strategy on Friday, highlighting rice as a key driver for economic growth and local market development. Deputy Minister LilyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations Office for Project Services and the Government of South Sudan have signed a $25.7 million agreement to launch the South Sudan Livelihoods and Resilience Project. Using the current exchange rate of 7,100 South Sudan Pounds to one United States Dollar, the funding is equal toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has launched a new training workshop aimed at improving border efficiency and boosting regional trade through the Authorized Economic Operator programme. Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng opened the week long event at the authority headquarters in Juba on 29 September 2025. The workshopContinue Reading
