(Wau) – The government of Western Bahr El Ghazal State in South Sudan has introduced a sweeping ban on 16 alcoholic beverages and narcotic substances, many of which are imported from Uganda. The decision has raised concerns over potential violations of East African Community (EAC) trade agreements and is strainingContinue Reading
(Abyei) – Authorities in the Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) have declared every Friday a public holiday to support and promote agricultural activities throughout the farming season. The initiative is aimed at increasing productivity and encouraging community involvement in food production. The temporary measure titled “Agriculture Day”takes effect from 27 JuneContinue Reading
(Panrieng) – The government of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) has approved its budget for the 2025–2026 financial year following a high level Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Chief Administrator Stephano Wieu de Mialek. The meeting held on Friday, 27 June 2025 brought together newly appointed ministers to discuss theContinue Reading
(Rumbek) – A new multi-year agriculture and climate resilience project has been launched in Lakes State, bringing hope for improved livelihoods, food security, and job creation across four states in South Sudan. The initiative, known as the Green and Resilience Agriculture and Climate Economy (GRACE) project, is a collaboration betweenContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan is facing an alarming rise in poverty, with 92 percent of the population now living on less than $2.15 a day. This marks a steep increase from 51 percent in 2011 when the country gained independence from Sudan, according to a new report released in JubaContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Government of South Sudan has approved a $9 million (approx. 11.8 billion South Sudanese Pounds at current rates) budget to begin the design phase of a nationwide fibre optic infrastructure project. The move marks a significant step towards improving digital connectivity and modernising the country’s limited andContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has renewed its commitment to banking reform and modernisation, highlighting transparency, digital innovation, and team-based leadership as key themes during a high-level internal staff meeting held at its Juba headquarters on Friday, 27 June 2025. The meeting brought together employees from acrossContinue Reading
(Juba) – Basic food and household items in Juba have become significantly more expensive, causing concern among residents who say they are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living. According to commodity prices collected between 16th and 22nd June 2025, nearly all essential goods have seen sharp increases,Continue Reading
(Moscow) – South Sudanese and other African women are reportedly being recruited under false pretences to work in Russia’s growing drone production facilities, with many ending up in harsh, secretive, and potentially dangerous jobs. Investigations reveal that women from South Sudan, Uganda, Mali, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, and Botswana haveContinue Reading
(Nairobi) – South Sudan is continuing to strengthen its role in Africa’s continental standardisation efforts by actively participating in the 31st General Assembly of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO), held on 26 June 2025. The event brought together member states to review policies, elect new leaders, and set theContinue Reading
