(Juba) – The Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has reduced its benchmark lending rate from 15 percent to 13 percent in a bid to ease the country’s ongoing liquidity crisis and support economic growth. The decision made during a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is part ofContinue Reading
(Tonj South) – A new push to deliver justice in remote areas of South Sudan is underway as the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) concluded a key two-day training workshop in Tonj South, aimed at preparing local justice actors for theContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudanese officials and citizens are expressing concern after reports emerged that the United States may have quietly deported foreign nationals, including individuals from countries like Vietnam, Cuba, and Mexico to South Sudan, a fragile state still struggling to stabilize after years of civil conflict. A U.S. federalContinue Reading
(Nairobi) – South Sudanese traders and business representatives were among the key participants at the second edition of the East Africa Fashion Life Show held at Nairobi’s Sarit Expo Centre from June 19 to 21. The event organized by Afripeak Expo (Kenya) Ltd has rapidly grown into a major lifestyleContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Government of South Sudan has secured a total of $18,887,928 in foreign aid funding from international donors in 2025, aimed primarily at strengthening agriculture and responding to a worsening food security situation in the country. This funding comes amid ongoing challenges including flooding, climate-related shocks, and aContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan might be the world’s youngest country, but don’t let that baby face fool you. Behind the youthful grin is a land filled with contradictions, hidden gems, and untapped potential—as well as a few things that will make you laugh like a boda boda rider dodging potholesContinue Reading
(Juba) – Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) partnered with local residents of Juba on August 19, 2023, to carry out a community service activity known as “Umuganda,” aimed at improving hygiene, health, and environmental conservation. The event took place in the Muniki BlockContinue Reading
(Juba) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit departed Juba on June 22, 2025, for an official diplomatic visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he is expected to promote investment in South Sudan and strengthen bilateral relations with one of the region’s major economic players. The visit, according to theContinue Reading
(Addis Ababa) – More than 200 South Sudanese students graduated on June 21, 2025, from universities across Ethiopia, marking a day of pride and celebration for families, communities, and the South Sudanese diaspora. The ceremonies took place at several leading Ethiopian institutions, with students earning degrees in a wide rangeContinue Reading
(Aweil) – South Sudan Education Centre Secondary School in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, has organized a series of inter-class competitions aimed at encouraging student participation in activities beyond the classroom. The contests which included sports, debate, essay writing, a spelling bee, and other games, took place throughoutContinue Reading
