(JUBA) – The United Kingdom has announced a new funding package of £103 million, equivalent to approximately USD139 million, to support humanitarian, health, and education needs in South Sudan. The assistance will be delivered through the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) during the 2025 financial year. British AmbassadorContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The British Embassy in Juba recently held a celebration to honour South Sudan Cultural Day, highlighting the country’s heritage and fostering a spirit of friendship and mutual respect between the United Kingdom and South Sudan. The event brought together embassy staff and partners for a day of culturalContinue Reading
(SEGOVIA) – The South Sudan women’s national basketball team is poised to make its historic debut at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, marking a major milestone in the country’s sporting journey. From refugee camps to continental courts, the Bright Starlets are forging a legacy through determination, unity and national pride.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has officially validated its national roadmap for implementing early warning systems as part of a global initiative to ensure every person on the planet is protected from disasters by 2027. The plan was endorsed during a national workshop held in Juba on 14 May, with supportContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan currently has the lowest average national rice price among select East African countries, according to the latest regional market analysis, despite facing ongoing economic instability and inflationary pressures. A review of rice prices across the region for July 2025 reveals that South Sudan, with an averageContinue Reading
(RUMBEK) – A group of South Sudanese youths hoping to participate in the Catholic Jubilee of Youth celebrations in Rome has been denied visas, leading to disappointment and concern among church leaders and young faithful in the country. While other African countries such as Tanzania have successfully secured travel permitsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s teak forests are under threat as soldiers and smugglers exploit weak institutions and porous borders to illegally harvest and export the high value wood. Despite an official suspension of logging permits in January 2025 by Environment and Forestry Minister Josephine Napwon, the illegal teak trade continuesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan quietly marked its 14th anniversary of independence on July 9 without public celebrations for the 11th consecutive year. As the nation continues to face prolonged economic hardship, largely driven by the collapse in oil revenues and the ongoing conflict in neighbouring Sudan, the subdued observance reflectedContinue Reading
(LONDON) – South Sudan is facing fresh legal action in London after international oil trading firm BB Energy filed a case accusing the government of failing to deliver crude oil under a pre-payment agreement. The case, lodged at a London court last month, highlights the country’s growing financial difficulties andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba International Airport (JUB/HJJJ), South Sudan’s busiest air hub, continues to operate as a vital link to East Africa and beyond. Below is the official flight guide for Thursday, 24 July 2025, based on available scheduling data as of 9:30 AM local time. The airport remains a lifelineContinue Reading
