Tanzania’s Business Ban on Foreigners Raises Regional Alarm Over EAC Unity

Tanzania’s Business Ban on Foreigners Raises Regional Alarm Over EAC Unity

2025-07-31

(DODOMA) – Tanzania’s new decision to restrict foreigners from operating in 15 designated business sectors has triggered concern across the East African Community (EAC), with observers warning it could weaken the region’s economic integration and impact nationals from member states. On 29 July, Tanzania’s Minister of Industry and Trade, SelemaniContinue Reading

South Sudan Trade Opportunities Hinge on EAC Reforms

South Sudan Trade Opportunities Hinge on EAC Reforms

2025-07-31

(NAIROBI) – Ruto and Museveni Call for Removal of Trade Barriers in East Africa, Highlight Opportunities for South Sudan Kenyan President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni have jointly raised concerns about persistent trade restrictions among member states of the East African Community (EAC), warning that such barriers areContinue Reading

South Sudanese Pound Holds Steady as July 2025 Forex Market Closes Calmly

South Sudanese Pound Holds Steady as July 2025 Forex Market Closes Calmly

2025-07-31

(JUBA) – The official foreign exchange rates published by the Bank of South Sudan at the end of July 2025 show that the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) remained relatively stable throughout the month. There were only minor changes against major international and regional currencies, offering some confidence to businesses, traders,Continue Reading

Alcohol Trucks Expelled as Western Bahr el Ghazal Enforces Gin Ban

Alcohol Trucks Expelled as Western Bahr el Ghazal Enforces Gin Ban

2025-07-31

(WAU) – Authorities in Western Bahr el Ghazal State have intercepted and expelled three trucks transporting over 4,000 cartons of a banned type of alcoholic gin, following a state level decision to prohibit harmful alcohol products. The action comes after a recent resolution by the State Council of Ministers andContinue Reading

South Sudan Signals Readiness to Receive More Deportees from United States

South Sudan Signals Readiness to Receive More Deportees from United States

2025-07-31

(JUBA) – South Sudan has indicated its willingness to receive additional deportees from the United States, according to reports based on diplomatic communications and sources familiar with the ongoing discussions. The move was communicated to the administration of US President Donald Trump, with South Sudan reportedly expressing openness to cooperateContinue Reading

Israel Thanks South Sudan for UN Abstentions on Gaza Resolutions

Israel Thanks South Sudan for UN Abstentions on Gaza Resolutions

2025-07-31

(JERUSALEM) – Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Tuesday held diplomatic talks with South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Monday Semaya Kumba, during an official visit to Jerusalem. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by Sudan’s civil war, which continues to affect SouthContinue Reading