(JUBA) – Plans to strengthen cooperative based economic activity and expand access to finance were discussed in Juba as South Sudan prepares to launch a national cooperative alliance next month. Officials involvedth said the South Sudan Cooperative Alliance, set for launch on 12 May 2026, is expected to support communityContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Fuel importation challenges and the need to stabilise supply dominated talks in Juba on Tuesday between government officials and a delegation from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The discussions focused on easing bottlenecks affecting fuel imports, including possible licensing exemptions and faster procedures to ensureContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) — Morobo County Commissioner Joseph Mawa John Umba has dissolved the county’s Tractor Management Committee that was tasked with overseeing the use of government-distributed agricultural equipment. In a provisional order No. 002/2026 issued on April 28, Commissioner Mawa disbanded the body with immediate effect, citing powers conferred toContinue Reading
(JUBA)—At least seven counties in South Sudan are at risk of sliding into famine if urgent assistance is not delivered, according to the latest findings of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification projection for April to July 2026. Released on Tuesday by the government and United Nations agencies, the reportContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s national standards body has moved to deepen ties with international partners on three fronts in April, covering laboratory upgrades, product standards for key exports and regional measurement systems. The push began on 17 April 2026 when the Head of Logistics at the World Food Programme, MsContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) -Traders in South Sudan’s Morobo County have raised concerns over growing insecurity, the rejection of the South Sudanese currency in local and cross-border markets and the increasing dominance of retail trade by foreign wholesalers. According to the business community, these challenges are significantly affecting local traders and hinderingContinue Reading
(JUBA)- South Sudan and Uganda are stepping up efforts to strengthen trade ties following high-level talks between respective revenue authorities and government officials. On Monday, officials from the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), alongside representatives from the Ugandan government, met in Juba to discussContinue Reading
(JUBA) The Ministry of Finance and Planning has launched a three-week training on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) in Juba on Monday. The program aims to equip government accountants with skills to strengthen monitoring systems, develop standard procedures, and improve accountability in public spending. Participants are also expected toContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) — The Central Equatoria State government has unveiled a plan to open at least 100 feddans of government-backed cooperative farms in each county, as part of efforts to revive agriculture and reduce South Sudan’s reliance on imported food. The initiative was presented by the Minister of Cooperatives andContinue Reading
