(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan is strengthening its engagement with the international standards community through the participation of the Executive Director of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards, Hon. Oiylang Dominic Kanuto, at the International Organization for Standardization General Assembly in Paris, France. The assembly, hosted by theContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A civil society leader in Yei River County has condemned the killing of a Senior Three student in Yei, describing the incident as alarming and calling for swift investigations to bring those responsible to justice. The victim, Martin Wani 18 years, a resident of Hai DelibContinue Reading
JUBA—South Sudan Athletics Federation (SSAF) has set November 27–29, 2026, for the fourth edition of the Athletics Republican Championships as it prepares for a busy calendar of competitions and elections. The dates were announced following an ordinary meeting of the SSAF Executive Board held Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Sunrise HotelContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Egypt added to their FIFA ranking points after a commanding 5-0 victory over South Sudan in Juba, although the Pharaohs remain officially ranked 24th in the world ahead of the next FIFA rankings update. The win on Tuesday, 29th September, gave Egypt their first victory ofContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The United Nations says donors have so far contributed close to $1.2 billion (SSP 7.8 trillion) for humanitarian action in South Sudan. This includes over $980 million (SSP 6.37 trillion) for projects in the South Sudan Crisis Response Plan. The UN Office for Coordination of HumanitarianContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan and Uganda have signed a one stop border crossing deal aimed at reducing travel time and the cost of cross border business, an official has said. The Undersecretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Joseph Ayok Anei, said the agreement, signed in Kampala lastContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – African Union leaders have called for the release of all persons held on political grounds in South Sudan, an end to hostilities, and the adoption of a consensual electoral roadmap ahead of the country’s first general elections. The call came during a virtual Summit of theContinue Reading
(BARLEY, LANCASHIRE) – The Bishop of Blackburn will lead more than 50 clergy wearing their dog collars as they tackle a muddy assault course to raise money for a Harvest appeal. The Right Reverend Philip North and his priest team will take on the challenge at the Whitehough Outdoor CentreContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed Awow Daniel Chuang as Caretaker National Minister of Petroleum ahead of the country’s December elections, marking his return to lead the country’s hydrocarbons sector. The appointment comes as the government seeks new investment in exploration, production and matureContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – South Sudan’s Ambassador to Kenya is urging the Kenyan government to address major trade barriers, calling the high cost of a customs bond a serious obstacle for traders. During a meeting with Regina Ombam, the Principal Secretary at Kenya’s Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, Ambassador AnthonyContinue Reading
