(YUMBE) – A deadly clash between the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has left seven people dead and displaced over 200 civilians in Yumbe District near the South Sudan–Uganda border. The incident has reignited long standing tensions over disputed land in the area.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s government has defended the opening of a new hospital funded by the United Arab Emirates near the Sudanese border, rejecting accusations that the facility is being used to support one side in the ongoing war in Sudan. Deputy Foreign Minister Akuei Bona Malwal told reporters inContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenya has introduced sweeping changes to its alcohol control policy, raising the minimum legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years and banning the sale of alcohol in supermarkets, restaurants, online platforms, residential premises and other commonly accessed areas. The measures were announced in a new national policyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Intra-African trade surged to $220.3 billion in 2024, marking a 12.4 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest trade report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This significant growth follows a 5.9 percent contraction in 2023 and reflects renewed economic momentum across the continent.Continue Reading
(ABIDJAN) – South Sudan’s national women’s basketball team has made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament after a stunning 75–65 victory over Egypt. This marks South Sudan’s first ever win in a continental basketball competition since making their debut in the qualifiers in 2021.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has entered into sensitive negotiations with the United States after agreeing to accept a small group of migrants deported from America under President Donald Trump’s expanded immigration enforcement efforts. The East African country, which recently received eight deportees, including only one South Sudanese national, is usingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Market prices across South Sudan showed a slight national decline between June and July 2025, but a closer analysis reveals that this drop masks sharp regional disparities, with several states experiencing dramatic price surges. Bor South in Jonglei State, Twic County in Warrap State, and Fangak County inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The national Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Michael Makuei Lueth, has received formal reports highlighting major challenges in telecommunications and disaster recovery from Ruweng Administrative Area and Upper Nile State. The reports were presented to the Minister on Tuesday by the respective State Ministers ofContinue Reading
(KAJO-KEJI) – The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Ugandan People’s Defence Force (UPDF) exchanged gunfire on Monday in Kangapo Payam, located in Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State, according to a statement from South Sudan’s army spokesperson. Major General Lul Ruai Koang, speaking on behalf of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has announced a formal invitation for commercial banks to participate in a new foreign exchange auction, scheduled for Thursday, 31 July 2025. This step represents a significant attempt by the central bank to reassert control over the currency market and restore confidenceContinue Reading
