(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – South Sudan’s flagship oil for roads programme has come under renewed criticism as lawmakers accuse African Resource Corporation (ARC), the company owned by Vice President for the Economic Cluster Benjamin Bol Mel, of failing to deliver on the Juba to Yei highway. Paul Yoane Bonju, theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Germany has committed 65 million US dollars, equivalent to about 299 billion South Sudanese pounds (SSP), to support resilience programmes in South Sudan at a time when the country faces one of its most severe humanitarian crises. The funding will be channelled through KfW, the German Development Bank,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan and Ethiopia have agreed to accelerate a major road connectivity project as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. The announcement followed high level discussions in Juba on Tuesday between Vice President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel, who chairs South Sudan’s EconomicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan and Ethiopia are moving to strengthen their economic partnership through new infrastructure projects, banking collaboration and improved air transport. Talks held today between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Ethiopian Special Envoy and Finance Minister Ahmed Shide Mohammed focused on boosting trade, investment and regional integration. MinisterContinue Reading
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(JUBA) – South Sudan has once again dismissed claims that it has entered into talks to resettle Palestinians displaced from Gaza, stating that such reports are baseless and risk straining its diplomatic relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a strong statement rejecting what it described asContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has firmly dismissed recent reports alleging that it is in talks with Israel over the resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan. In a statement issued on 13 August 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation clarified that no consultationsContinue Reading
Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit, has announced her commitment to prioritising services in key sectors such as education, health, tourism, and hospitality to strengthen the relationship between leadership and the general public. Following her swearing-in ceremony at the State House on Friday, Envoy Adut highlightedContinue Reading
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially sworn in several senior government officials at a ceremony held at the State House in Juba. The President directed the newly appointed officials to collaborate in order to stabilise the economy and enhance services for the people of South Sudan. Key appointments include AdutContinue Reading
The Minister for Transport, Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, has recently briefed His Excellency Gen. Taban Deng Gai following his visit to Djibouti, where he finalized a memorandum of agreement with the Duty Free Zone on River and Dry ports. Dr. Akol explained that the agreement, a collaborative effort between SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly has voted to summon five senior ministers to explain government efforts in addressing ongoing border disputes between Kajo-Keji County and neighbouring Uganda. The resolution was passed following heated debate in the Assembly, with lawmakers warning that unresolved disputes could threaten theContinue Reading
