(JUBA) – South Sudan and Turkey are moving to give effect to a trade and economic cooperation agreement signed in Ankara in 2017. The two countries have since advanced talks on energy investment and tax treaties. The original agreement was signed on 26th April 2017. South Sudan’s Finance Minister StephenContinue Reading
JUBA)-Environmental experts have called for urgent action to improve flood management and protect South Sudan’s vast wetland ecosystems, as communities continue to grapple with the devastating effects of seasonal flooding. Speaking during a workshop organised by the White Nile and Sudd Centre in collaboration with Wake Forest University, Acting ExecutiveContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has officially opened a new headquarters for the Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism, alongside a veterinary clinic in Juba. The inauguration took place on Wednesday, marking a what his office called a milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthenContinue Reading
(OPINION / Daniel Friday Martin) – South Sudan Losing Millions from an Untapped Fishing Industry Fishing is a vital source of employment, especially for communities living along the River Nile. It supports food security and contributes to economic growth. In recent years, the sector has recorded a steady increase inContinue Reading
(ABYEI) – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has conducted a three day training session in Abyei focused on fish post harvest handling and processing, in partnership with Abyei Community Action for Development and with funding from the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).Continue Reading
(RUBKONA) – Traders in Rubkona, northern South Sudan, are now able to store and sell fresh fish and produce thanks to new freezer equipment installed at the local market through support from the British Embassy in Juba under the UKAid programme. The addition of cold storage is already making aContinue Reading
(LAFON) – Local authorities in Lafon County say fishing has become a key source of food and income for residents, as recent seasonal rains have increased water levels and renewed aquatic activity in local rivers. However, they warn that a lack of modern fishing tools is limiting the full potentialContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, was on Friday briefed by the State Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism on its current operations, recent achievements, ongoing challenges and long term strategies. The meeting held in Juba was led by the State MinisterContinue Reading
(Nimule) – Ugandan authorities have released five trucks carrying fish owned by South Sudanese traders after they were detained last week at the Elegu-Nimule border. The trucks had been held due to the lack of proper documentation required for cross border trade. According to Mangar Akuot Yuang, a representative ofContinue Reading
