(Juba) – The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has called on Kenyan President William Ruto to urgently convene a special Heads of State Summit to address a growing financial crisis at the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat. The situation has paralysed operations and placed the future of regional integration atContinue Reading
(Juba) – Uganda’s exports to neighbouring East African Community (EAC) markets have dropped by UGX 820.5 billion (about $228.2 million), with South Sudan among the hardest hit, largely due to growing non tariff barriers, regional instability, and a shift towards informal cross border trade. New data from the Bank ofContinue Reading
(Juba) – High level discussions between Sudan and South Sudan on the future of oil transit and processing arrangements have ended without a formal agreement, exposing deep seated logistical and financial challenges affecting South Sudan’s oil dependent economy. The meetings held in Port Sudan focused on revising the current feeContinue Reading
(Juba) – Investors in the United States are reducing their gold holdings in the form of coins and bars, while demand for gold continues to rise in Asia. The split reflects differing global perspectives on economic risks, with potential implications for South Sudanese investors and policymakers tracking global commodity trends.Continue Reading
(Entebbe) – Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has already been in power longer than many East Africans have been alive. This week he officially launched his latest bid to extend his rule beyond four decades. At 80 years old and with 38 years in office already under his belt, Museveni hasContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudanese journalist Deng Monychol was violently assaulted on Friday evening by a group of over ten armed youths in the Shirikat area of Juba, raising new concerns over growing insecurity in the capital and threats to press freedom. According to Monychol, the attack occurred at approximately 6:50Continue Reading
(Juba) – Emmanuel Christian University (ECU), a growing institution of higher education in Yei County, has concluded a strategic council meeting in the capital, Juba, with a renewed focus on long term development. The session held at Rainbow Hotel brought together key university leaders and planning experts to shape theContinue Reading
(Bentiu) – The One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND), a South Sudanese civil society organisation, has condemned recent aerial bombardments in Unity State that left at least ten civilians injured and caused the deaths of 35 cattle. The group has called for urgent humanitarian intervention and a recommitment to peaceContinue Reading
(Juba) – Salaam Air Express has marked its second year of service in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, celebrating steady growth and an expanding network of destinations across East Africa and the Horn of Africa. The airline which began operating flights from Juba in 2023 has focused on improving regional connectivityContinue Reading
(Panyijiar) – Authorities in Panyijiar County, Unity State, have confirmed the deaths of more than 40 traders who were killed in an ambush while travelling by boat late Friday night. The attack took place in Chambek, a location in neighbouring Lakes State, as the boat crossed from Taiyar Port. AccordingContinue Reading
