(KINSHASA) – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has fully integrated its customs data exchange system with the East African Community (EAC) Single Customs Territory, joining Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda on the centralised platform from 28 November 2025. The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) said KinshasaContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in South Sudan have called on the government to simplify product certification and reduce associated costs, citing high fees that restrict production and access to markets. Enterprise owners speaking at the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair said the multipleContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has requested new oil backed loans worth $2.5 billion (SSP 17 trillion) as the government turns again to Asian energy partners despite increasing concerns over the country’s rising debt. The Ministry of Petroleum has asked India’s ONGC Videsh for $1 billion (SSP 7 trillion) and ChinaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – William Anyuon Kuol has officially assumed office as the Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), marking the beginning of a new leadership era for the institution. The transition followed a smooth and peaceful handover from the outgoing Commissioner General, Simon Akuei Deng, at the SSRAContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Cabinet has approved the country’s 7 trillion South Sudanese Pounds (approximately 985 million USD) national budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The decision was taken in the Cabinet’s first meeting in more than eight months, chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Following approval, the CabinetContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has received Phase One of the expanded apron project at Juba International Airport from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). According to the aviation body, the handover marks a significant step in modernising and strengthening South Sudan’s aviation infrastructure.Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – A member of South Sudan’s national parliament has called on the government to urgently repair the Juba–Lainya–Yei–Kaya Road, citing its deteriorating condition and the impact on trade and transport. Dusman Joyce James Lesuk, MP for Lainya County, addressed the issue in parliament on Wednesday, urging lawmakers toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has completed a two day strategy validation workshop on the diagnostic studies of the national economy under the World Bank supported Strengthening South Sudan Financial Sector Project. The meeting took place in Juba on 13 November 2025 and brought together key groups fromContinue Reading
(ROME) – South Sudan is participating in the 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, where its delegation is working with other African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and improve the continent’s voice in global food safety and quality standards. The delegation is led by the Executive Director of theContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – South Sudan marked its national exhibition day at the 25th East African Community Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Trade Fair in Nairobi, where local entrepreneurs presented a wide range of products and innovations to regional buyers and business partners. The event took place at Uhuru Gardens as partContinue Reading
