(JUBA) – The Government of Central Equatoria State has approved a proposal worth 560 million US dollars (about 3.976 trillion South Sudanese Pounds) from Global Trading Commodities Group to set up a cement and steel rebar industry in Kajo Keji County. The approval was made during an extraordinary Council ofContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Thirty five community leaders in Kondeko Boma, Yei River County have completed a three day training aimed at improving skills in resolving conflicts, encouraging dialogue, promoting reconciliation and handling mediation. The initiative focused on peaceful co-existence at the grass root level. The training was organised byContinue Reading
By Taban Kennedy Kwaje Recently, I reunited with a friend who had returned to the village after more than a decade. Like many families in South Sudan, we had been separated by conflict millions displaced to neighbouring countries and millions more forced from their homes within the country. The happinessContinue Reading
(OPINION/Thomas Muto Lo’Buda) – When Kenya and Tanzania, founding members of the East African Community (EAC), hold bilateral meetings to address small business trade matters, the symbolism is striking. These two economies, key pillars of the integration project, are choosing direct dialogue over established regional institutions like the East AfricanContinue Reading
(JUBA) – U.S. Embassy Suspends Routine Updates Amid Budget Lapse The U.S. Embassy in Juba has announced that its social media accounts will not be updated regularly due to a lapse in federal appropriations. The embassy said updates will only be made for urgent safety or security information until normalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of Central Equatoria State has reunited two children who were among five abducted from Lokiliri Payam earlier this year. The handover took place in Juba on 30 September 2025. The ceremony was led by Greater Pibor’s Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Hon. Elizabeth KumenContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of Japan has provided financial support to South Sudan to help clear landmines and explosive remnants of war, making communities safer and allowing more land to be used for farming and business. The launch of the programme took place at the National Mine Action Authority headquartersContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new mobile application called AlertME is helping people in South Sudan report security threats and community disputes more quickly. The app is being used in several states to send alerts about cattle raids, border tensions and local disagreements straight to peace monitors, chiefs and security officials. InContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A group of civil society organisations has called for people with hearing impairment to be fully included in South Sudan’s constitution making process. The Constitution Making and Democratic Engagement Consortium, known as CMDEC, said many forums held across the country have not provided sign language interpretation or suitableContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has held a high level meeting in Juba with senior officials responsible for South Sudan’s economy to discuss plans for recovery and reform. Those attending included Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, who chairs the Economic Cluster, Minister of Finance Athian Ding Athian and theContinue Reading
