(Khartoum) – Sudan’s booming gold industry, driven by record global prices, is becoming a key source of funding for both sides in the country’s deadly civil war, which has killed over 150,000 people and displaced more than 12 million since April 2023. According to estimates cited by the Financial TimesContinue Reading
(Juba) – The European Union has launched a €23 million (approximately 24.7 million USD) project in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support both displaced people and host communities in South Sudan. The initiative, announced on Friday, isContinue Reading
(Morobo) – Over 250 households in Nyargilo village, Panyume Payam, Morobo County, have received aid from Stromme Foundation, marking the first assistance to returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) since their occupation of the area about a month ago. The aid distribution, which included tarpaulin, seeds, and agricultural tools, wasContinue Reading
(Yei) – Residents of Yei town in South Sudan are urging the county government to urgently repair and upgrade roads in the town center and nearby residential areas, saying the worsening conditions are making daily life difficult, especially during the rainy season. Several residents told Access Radio that roads throughoutContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan has released its official foreign exchange rates for Friday, June 20, 2025, showing a continued depreciation of the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major international currencies. These official rates, published every weekday, provide a reference for banks, businesses, and the general public onContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) successfully raised 20 billion South Sudanese Pounds (approximately USD 15.38 million) during its most recent Treasury Deposit Facility (TDF) auction held on June 18, 2025. The auction attracted strong interest from financial institutions, with bids totaling SSP 82 billion (approximately USD 63.08Continue Reading
(Juba) – Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, an experienced economist and banker, has been appointed Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), assuming the position officially on June 9, 2025. His appointment comes after decades of public service in both national and international financial institutions, coupled with a strong academicContinue Reading
(Juba) – Equity Bank South Sudan has informed its customers of a temporary service interruption that will affect card transactions due to planned system maintenance. The disruption is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. local time. In a customer notice issuedContinue Reading
(Juba) – MTN South Sudan held its first town hall meeting with newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Mapula Bodibe, in an event that highlighted the company’s strategic direction and commitment to digital inclusion across the country. The internal meeting brought together staff members from various departments, providing a platform toContinue Reading
(Juba) – MTN South Sudan has completed the installation of a new technology hub at the Mangateen Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, aiming to expand digital access and promote inclusion among vulnerable populations. The new tech hub, launched as part of the company’s annual #21DaysofYelloCare campaign, is now fully equippedContinue Reading
