The Electoral Appeal Committee has announced the disqualification of Deng Teng from the upcoming South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) elections. Teng failed to meet the necessary nomination requirements, as specified by the federation’s electoral regulations. According to the committee’s statement issued on Thursday, Teng lacked the essential support from atContinue Reading
Security personnel in Tonj South County intercepted a woman late last night at the Alol checkpoint in Tonj town carrying 1,227 rounds of ammunition concealed in bags mixed with dura (sorghum grain). The suspect, identified as Aguer Akuer, was apprehended while travelling by bus around 10:30 PM. Aguer claimed thatContinue Reading
The citizens of Western Equatoria State are calling on the newly appointed governor to address the Tombura conflict and work towards reuniting the Azande and Balanda communities. They believe that tackling the current insecurity is vital for the region’s development. In an interview with Catholic Radio Network, Silvestor Rafael Ruati,Continue Reading
Authorities in Warrap State announced on Friday that a woman had been apprehended in Tonj South County for attempting to smuggle ammunition to the troubled Tonj East County. Last week, armed youth from the Luachjang Section attacked the Jalwau Community, resulting in casualties on both sides. Reports indicate that peaceContinue Reading
Mvolo County Commissioner Rubben Amaai Majok has announced his decision to switch allegiances from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) to rejoin the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) led by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. In a press briefing held in Yambio, the capital of Western Equatoria State, CommissionerContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) posted modest depreciation against most major foreign currencies during the trading week of Monday 4 to Friday 8 August 2025, according to official data released by the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS). The slight weakening was observed across the US Dollar, Euro, andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has released the results of its latest weekly foreign exchange auction conducted on 7 August 2025, showing continued strong demand for US dollars from the country’s commercial banking sector. According to the Financial Markets Department of the central bank, a total ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has confirmed that preparations for the official rollout of a National Payment System (NPS) are in their final stages, marking a major step toward modernising the country’s financial infrastructure and promoting digital financial inclusion. The announcement was made during a final preparatoryContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has received a high level briefing from the Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, outlining Parliament’s current legislative agenda and progress on the upcoming national budget for the 2025–2026 financial year. The meeting, held on Thursday 7 AugustContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) weakened marginally against major global and regional currencies on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, according to the Bank of South Sudan’s (BOSS) daily official exchange rate bulletin. The SSP showed slight depreciation against the US Dollar and other foreign currencies in both buying andContinue Reading
