Oil and Mining Contracts Require Parliamentary Ratification as Oversight Tightens

Oil and Mining Contracts Require Parliamentary Ratification as Oversight Tightens

2025-12-04

(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Parliament will now scrutinise all oil contracts and may veto agreements that do not meet regulatory and environmental standards, a senior lawmaker announced on 3 December 2025. Oliver Mori Benjamin, Chairperson of the Specialized Committee on Information, made the statement during a workshop organised by theContinue Reading

Workers Union Decries Salary Delays and Pension Gaps in Central Equatoria

Workers Union Decries Salary Delays and Pension Gaps in Central Equatoria

2025-12-02

(JUBA) – Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony met with the leadership of the Central Equatoria State Workers Trade Union on Monday, 1 December 2025, in Juba County, receiving their support for his administration. During the meeting, union representatives highlighted key challenges facing civil servants, including delays in salary payments, the absenceContinue Reading

Igga: Salary Crisis Must Be Addressed Now

Igga: Salary Crisis Must Be Addressed Now

2025-11-20

(JUBA) – Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster, Dr James Wani Igga, has called for urgent action to clear the country’s large backlog of civil service salaries and improve the delivery of public services, saying the matter can no longer be delayed. Dr Igga made the remarks onContinue Reading

Urgent Repairs Demanded on Trade Route Connecting Juba to Uganda and DRC

Urgent Repairs Demanded on Trade Route Connecting Juba to Uganda and DRC

2025-11-14

(JUBA COUNTY) – A member of South Sudan’s national parliament has called on the government to urgently repair the Juba–Lainya–Yei–Kaya Road, citing its deteriorating condition and the impact on trade and transport. Dusman Joyce James Lesuk, MP for Lainya County, addressed the issue in parliament on Wednesday, urging lawmakers toContinue Reading

William Anyuon Kuol Appointed to Lead South Sudan Revenue Authority

William Anyuon Kuol Appointed to Lead South Sudan Revenue Authority

2025-11-13

(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has expressed deep appreciation to its outgoing Commissioner General, Hon. Simon Akuei Deng, for his leadership and contribution to improving the country’s revenue collection system. During his tenure, Mr Akuei led a number of key reforms aimed at improving tax compliance, modernisingContinue Reading

UK: South Sudan Must Honour Peace Commitments

UK: South Sudan Must Honour Peace Commitments

2025-11-12

(NEW YORK) – The United Kingdom has voiced deep concern over the worsening political and humanitarian conditions in South Sudan, calling on the transitional government in Juba to recommit to inclusive dialogue and uphold its obligations under the Revitalised Peace Agreement. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council in NewContinue Reading

Oil Governance Challenges Deepen in Juba

Oil Governance Challenges Deepen in Juba

2025-11-11

(JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Eng. Chol Thon Abel from his role as Undersecretary in the Ministry of Petroleum, only one week after appointing him. The announcement was made on Monday night by the state broadcaster, the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation. No explanation was provided. Eng.Continue Reading

ICT Ministry Calls for Gender Balance in Newsrooms

ICT Ministry Calls for Gender Balance in Newsrooms

2025-11-10

(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has expressed renewed commitment to promoting the participation of women in the country’s media sector as part of its broader political transition. The statement was delivered by Deputy Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Hon. David Yauyau Jangkuoh, during a workshopContinue Reading