(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Saturday led a high level inspection of sections of roads around Juba International Airport ahead of planned reconstruction and beautification works. He was accompanied by national and state ministers, as well as technical officials fromContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Germany, the Netherlands, and the European Union have launched an expanded phase of the Community Driven Rural Development project in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan, as part of a €48 million ($51.8 million) initiative to strengthen rural livelihoods under a collaborative Team Europe approach. The project nowContinue Reading
UAE–South Sudan Agricultural Cooperation: Promise for a Regional Breadbasket The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Sudan are exploring cooperation in sustainable development, particularly in agriculture and irrigation systems. Similar models of collaboration have been seen between the UAE and Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, where agriculture and water managementContinue Reading
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South Sudan’s UAE Currency Deal: Promise and Peril The deal between South Sudan and the United Arab Emirates has two very different sides. One looks promising, the other risky. The potentially positive sideTechnical and security benefits: The UAE has advanced currency printing and anti-counterfeiting technology. This could improve the physicalContinue Reading
Israel and South Sudan Deepen Ties Through Sustainable Development Sustainable Development Cooperation, MoUs and Sectoral CollaborationIn July 2023, Israel and South Sudan signed a broad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering ten sectors. These included development cooperation, education, agriculture, water, health, environmental protection and green consumption, among others. Relations between theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s economy remains heavily reliant on oil revenues, with little diversification. To meet budget shortfalls, the government frequently seeks loans from international financial institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, as well as from bilateral partners. Recently, the Bank of South Sudan signed a Memorandum ofContinue Reading
South Sudan–Djibouti Deal: A Strategic Lifeline By Malek Deng Arop 1. Strategic Significance For South Sudan, a landlocked nation: Gains an alternative to Port Sudan, diversifying sea access options. Potentially reduces dependency on unstable transit routes through Sudan, especially amid Sudan’s political and security crises. Strengthens its ambition to becomeContinue Reading
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(JUBA) – South Sudan’s banking system, taxation regime and revenue collection continue to suffer from weak institutional links to the Central Bank, fragmented taxation, corruption, border leakages and constant reshuffles. Below is a practical blueprint for action. What the data showsForeign exchange and inflation shocks have repeatedly eroded purchasing power.Continue Reading
(TOKYO) – Japan and South Sudan have reaffirmed their cooperation following high level talks at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), where Japan outlined plans to increase support for Africa’s critical mineral development and strengthen bilateral ties with South Sudan. The three day conference, which openedContinue Reading
(WAU) – Wau Airport, serving Western Bahr el Ghazal State, continues to provide vital air links for South Sudan’s north-western regions. Its scheduled services mainly connect Wau with Juba, supporting domestic travel, trade, and humanitarian operations. Below is the updated schedule for arrivals and departures on Saturday, 23 August 2025,Continue Reading
