(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Russian forces launched a massive strike on assets belonging to Ukraine’s state energy group Naftogaz across the eastern, western and central parts of the country, damaging a drilling site, production facilities and a network of filling stations in a multi day barrage that has forced the suspensionContinue Reading
(DAMASCUS, SYRIA) – Syria and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding that reorganises Moscow’s military and civilian footprint along the Syrian coast, handing control of key commercial assets back to the Syrian state while converting Russian military bases into joint training centres, the Syrian state agency SANA reported. TheContinue Reading
(DAR ES SALAAM) – South Sudan has secured dedicated office space, a land allocation for a future headquarters, and full access to the Port of Dar es Salaam, establishing a permanent operational base in Tanzania to speed up cargo movement and deepen bilateral trade ties. The arrangements are part ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A major road corridor project that will link South Sudan to the sea via Ethiopia and Djibouti has moved forward, while separate trade talks with Ethiopia aim to speed up cross border goods movement. The Ministry of Trade and Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the MinistryContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new high level committee has started work on plans to restore economic stability, improve government revenue collection and ensure civil servants are paid on time. The Ministerial High Level Committee on Economic Reforms held its first meeting on Wednesday at the Ministry of Finance and Planning. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan and Ethiopia have agreed to strengthen trade and economic cooperation through the construction and improvement of border trade routes. The commitment came during a meeting in Juba on Tuesday between the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Labanya Margret Mathya, and the Ethiopian AmbassadorContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Renovation works on the Terminal 3 building at Juba International Airport are nearing completion, with a high level delegation from the Office of the President visiting the site to inspect progress. The delegation included Minister of Presidential Affairs Africano Mande Gedima, Minister of Transport Rizik ZakariaContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – South Sudan’s national fibre optic network has reached Western Equatoria State, crossing Duma Crossing from Wau, with the cable expected to arrive in Tambura later this week if work continues as planned. The expansion is set to improve internet connectivity across the state, strengthen access to information, improveContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Heavy trucks and commercial vehicles have been banned from crossing Kapuri Bridge with immediate effect after engineers found the structure could fail, threatening the main road link between Juba, Luri and Mundri. The Ministry of Roads and Bridges issued the order on 25 June. A recent technical inspectionContinue Reading
