(JUBA) – Zain South Sudan has confirmed that some of its customers are currently facing difficulties with subscribing to packages, checking balances, and performing recharges. The company emphasised that voice calls and data services remain fully functional and have not been affected by the disruption. Technical teams at Zain areContinue Reading
(JONGLEI STATE) – A group of foreign embassies has raised serious concerns over a reported order in northern Jonglei State directing humanitarian organisations to surrender their vehicles, warning that the move threatens aid operations and undermines confidence in South Sudan’s operating environment. In a joint statement issued on 7 JanuaryContinue Reading
(YAMBIO COUNTY) – MTN South Sudan has announced the start of a network upgrade in Yambio, Western Equatoria State, as part of efforts to improve service quality and address recent disruptions experienced by customers in the area. In an official communication issued to the public, the telecommunications company apologised forContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has been selected to host the 20th Regional Nile Conference and Nile Day celebrations in Juba this year, following deliberations by the government’s Economic Cluster chaired by Vice President Prof James Wani Igga. The decision was reached during an Economic Cluster meeting held in Juba, whereContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan has taken a step to strengthen food safety and quality assurance following the signing of a new cooperation agreement between the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards and the World Food Programme. The agreement, signed in Juba, provides for the refurbishment of the SSNBS laboratory,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba International Airport has completed its new parking facilities, a key step in the ongoing upgrade of South Sudan’s main aviation hub, as construction of both passenger terminals enters its final phase. Airport authorities confirmed that the parking areas are now fully operational and ready to serve passengers,Continue Reading
(ARUA, UGANDA) – Growing food demand linked to South Sudan is helping drive a new agribusiness programme in Uganda’s West Nile region, where hundreds of young people are set to benefit from a major grant aimed at supplying fast expanding regional markets. The programme will be supported by a grantContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Humanitarian operations in South Sudan continue to play an important role in shaping local supply chains, skills development and service markets, according to accounts from international aid workers with direct experience in the country. Gabriel Richardson, a humanitarian logistics and operations specialist with international aid organisation Samaritan’s Purse,Continue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Trade between South Sudan and Kenya weakened in the third quarter of 2025, even as Kenya recorded modest overall export growth driven by stronger demand from other African markets, according to new official data. Figures released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that Kenya’s export earningsContinue Reading
Challenges Mount for United States Energy Ambitions in Venezuela (CARACAS, VENEZUELA) — While there is a widespread consensus that the administration of Nicolas Maduro has lost public favour, the recent intervention by the United States has failed to provide a compelling alternative for the local population. Observations from the groundContinue Reading
