(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – A civil society leader has urged President Salva Kiir to appoint a woman as South Sudan’s next Minister of Finance, arguing that female leadership could bring accountability and restore public confidence in a ministry long dominated by men. Angelina Adhel Malual, chairperson of the Civil SocietyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Finance and Planning, Michael Ayuen, has expressed concern over continued delays in submitting the national budget to parliament. Mr Ayuen said the budget bill is expected to be presented to the National Legislature for approval before the start of the fiscalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has once again reshuffled his administration, dismissing Finance Minister Athian Diing Athian and several senior officials, while bringing back key allies to influential positions in both the economic and security sectors. The changes, announced on state television on Monday, mark the eighth time theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has made sweeping changes in his administration, removing top officials in the finance, security and petroleum sectors while reinstating two of his most trusted allies Tut Gatluak Manimeh and Barnaba Bak Chol to senior government positions. The major reshuffle, announced through stateContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba City Council has launched a large scale road rehabilitation campaign aimed at improving transport infrastructure, sanitation and public access to essential services across the capital. The initiative is being implemented under the leadership of Mayor Christopher Swaka and his three deputies, in partnership with the GovernmentContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Senior Presidential Envoy Adut Kiir has urged African nations and international partners to strengthen regional cooperation and technology sharing to help South Sudan build resilience against flooding and improve food security. Speaking during her visit to the 2025 Africa International Agricultural Expo (AIAE) at the Kenyatta International ConventionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has officially lowered electricity tariffs for all consumer categories, following a directive from President Salva Kiir aimed at reducing the high cost of power in the capital. The move announced in a statement by JEDCO took effect on 1 November 2025 andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, has returned to South Sudan after attending a series of major international business and economic forums aimed at strengthening trade partnerships and investment ties. According to the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong represented South SudanContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, met with the President of the South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF), Mr. Luol Deng, in Juba on Friday, 31 October 2025, to explore new opportunities for attracting international investors to South Sudan. The meeting focused on howContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A dispute has emerged between the Presidency and the main power provider in the capital after the Ezra Group of Companies rejected an order by President Salva Kiir to reduce electricity tariffs. The President directed tariff cuts last week to ease pressure on households and businesses. Under theContinue Reading
