(JUBA) – A growing dispute between the Central Equatoria State Government and the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has emerged after the latter launched a city wide taxpayer registration campaign in Juba, dividing the capital into ten administrative zones. The SSRA’s initiative, which began on 1 July 2025, aims toContinue Reading
(KHARTOUM) – If the conflict in Sudan continues until the end of 2025, the country could lose nearly half of its economic value, according to a new report by a group of international war monitors. The cost of repairing infrastructure alone may reach $30 billion, which is approximately 50 percentContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenyan commercial banks are transporting increasing amounts of physical cash to countries abroad, with South Sudan ranking alongside the United Kingdom and United States as one of the top recipients. The trend highlights the growing importance of South Sudan in the region’s financial ecosystem. According to a newContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United States International University – Africa (USIU-Africa) is set to host a formal alumni dinner in Juba this Saturday, 5 July 2025, in honour of its growing South Sudanese alumni community, many of whom now occupy prominent leadership positions in government and business. The event, organised byContinue Reading
(MALAKAL) – River transport between Malakal and Juba is expected to resume within a week, according to officials in Upper Nile State. The route is a vital link for goods and services in northern South Sudan and has been closed for several months due to widespread insecurity and unofficial taxContinue Reading
(AWEIL EAST) – A new approach by UNICEF is helping to fight child malnutrition while also promoting entrepreneurship among women in South Sudan. In Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, a programme combining nutrition support and cash transfers is transforming both health outcomes and household incomes. According toContinue Reading
(WAU) – Police in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, have arrested eight armed suspects accused of carrying out a series of nighttime vehicle robberies along the Kuajiena Road in Jur River County. The arrests followed intelligence gathered by local security units and reports from affected communities. State Police SpokespersonContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, on Wednesday inspected ongoing rehabilitation works on key internal roads in Aweil Town. The visit focused on road sections linking the Aweil Teachers Training Institute and Northern Bahr el Ghazal University, as well as the roads thatContinue Reading
(AWEIL WEST) – Over 100 head of cattle were officially paraded as part of the dowry ceremony for the upcoming traditional wedding of Yai Deng Pioth and his beloved bride, Atap Riiny Riiny in a display that would make even the most seasoned cattle camp herder jealous. The symbolic handoverContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A major Independence Day celebration is set to take place in Juba on 9th July, as Sky View Bar & Restaurant prepares to host a star studded concert featuring some of South Sudan’s most popular musical talents. The event will mark South Sudan’s 14th Independence Day since theContinue Reading
