(Yambio) – After more than a year without parliamentary sittings, the Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly officially reopened on Tuesday in Yambio, with leaders citing insecurity as the main reason for the prolonged recess. The assembly had initially adjourned in February 2024 for a planned three-month break but failed toContinue Reading
(Yirol) – Authorities in Unity State have confirmed that 43 traders who were previously reported missing after a river ambush in Yirol East County have been found alive, while four were killed and six others remain unaccounted for. The attack took place on Friday near Shambe Port, located along theContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Chinese government in partnership with the Government of South Sudan on Tuesday marked a major milestone in the development of South Sudan’s public health sector by celebrating the top out of the second phase of the China supported expansion of Juba Teaching Hospital. The project, led byContinue Reading
(Juba) – A new political alliance made up of several opposition groups in South Sudan has been officially launched, marking a significant development in the country’s political scene. The newly formed Coalition of South Sudan Opposition Movements (CSSOM) brings together various political and armed factions opposed to the current governmentContinue Reading
(Juba) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has launched a comprehensive door to door taxpayer registration exercise across Juba City, as part of a wider strategy to expand the country’s tax base, enhance compliance and improve public revenue systems. The initiative was officially announced by the SSRA Commissioner General,Continue Reading
(Juba) – MTN South Sudan has concluded its 2025 “21 Days of Y’ello Care” campaign by delivering digital tools, internet access and training to more than 40,000 people in four underserved communities. The initiative, which ran from 1–21 June, focused on connecting vulnerable groups, including displaced people and refugees, underContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, met on Monday with the World Bank Country Director, Mr. Charles Undeland, to discuss ways to support the country’s shift towards digital financial systems, with a particular focus on improving public awareness and cooperation. The meetingContinue Reading
(Ruweng) – The Legislative Council of South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area has voted to impeach Chief Administrator Hon. Stepiano Wieu De Malek, citing a range of issues including worsening insecurity, failure to mobilise local youth into national forces, and serious allegations of corruption. In a formal letter signed by RtContinue Reading
(Juba) – A major international partnership is set to transform education in conflict affected regions of South Sudan and Uganda through satellite-powered internet access, bringing unprecedented connectivity to underserved communities. Intelsat, a global operator of satellite and terrestrial networks, has joined forces with the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI),Continue Reading
(Nairobi) – A Juba businesswoman has been left counting her losses after sending KSh 580,000 (approx. $20,000 USD) to a traditional healer in Kenya — all in hopes of turning her spare parts shop into the next big thing. At South Sudan’s exchange rates, that’s SSP 93 million (official) orContinue Reading
