(JUBA) – Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster, Dr James Wani Igga, has called for urgent action to clear the country’s large backlog of civil service salaries and improve the delivery of public services, saying the matter can no longer be delayed. Dr Igga made the remarks onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The former Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Simon Akuei Deng, has called on staff and lobbyists to refrain from early political manoeuvring while welcoming the new NRA Commissioner General, William Anyuon Kuol. Speaking during the reception ceremony on Thursday, Akuei urged employees to giveContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan has officially confirmed it has requested $2.5 billion (SSP 17 trillion) in oil backed loans from two international companies operating in the country, according to the Ministry of Petroleum. The request includes $1 billion (SSP 7 trillion) from India’s ONGC Videsh and $1.5 billion (SSPContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The U.S. Embassy in Juba has announced a virtual townhall meeting for U.S. citizens living in South Sudan, emphasising the importance of safety and timely information. The online event will take place on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Interested participants must RSVP by Monday,Continue 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 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 Embassy of India in Juba has announced that nine South Sudanese citizens will soon travel to India to take part in a series of professional training courses under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation program. Officials say the initiative is part of India’s continued support to developContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s business and financial sectors were on alert on Wednesday following a major political and economic shake up announced by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The president issued a series of Republican Decrees that removed key economic figures from their posts, including Vice President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel,Continue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Nairobi has announced the resumption of normal operations following a brief administrative pause. The Embassy confirmed that all services for citizens, businesspersons, students, and travellers will return to full functionality starting Thursday, 13 November 2025. According to an officialContinue Reading
