(JUBA) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement has welcomed several political figures back to its ranks in recent weeks, in what the ruling party describes as a growing national consensus behind its leadership. Cde. Gamar Dunia returned to the SPLM after resigning from the South Sudan United Front. He wasContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Average food basket prices across South Sudan stayed the same at 133,602 South Sudanese pounds (about $20.55) per person for the month, according to the World Food Programme’s latest market monitor covering 28th September to 4th October 2026. The figure was unchanged week on week and month onContinue Reading
(AMDISS) – The Association for Media Development in South Sudan, AMDISS, is taking part in a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation ahead of the anticipated December 2026 general elections. The workshop is focused on establishing a National Multi-Agency Coordination Platform to enhance cooperationContinue Reading
(BANGKOK, THAILAND) – The Minister of Finance and Planning, Athian Ding Athian, has held talks with senior World Bank officials on strengthening economic cooperation between South Sudan and the international financial institution. The meeting took place in Bangkok, Thailand, on the sidelines of the ongoing Annual Meetings of the WorldContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has announced that military personnel intending to contest in the country’s General Elections scheduled for 22 December 2026 must first resign from military service. In a press statement released by SSPDF spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang, on Tuesday afternoon, the militaryContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Episcopal Church of South Sudan has celebrated 50 years as a province of the Anglican Communion. The week-long jubilee programme ran from 5th to 11th October under the theme “Rooted in Faith and Growing in Mission”, reflecting on Colossians 2:6-7. The celebrations marked the growth and historyContinue Reading
(KIGALI, RWANDA) – South Sudan came from two goals down to defeat Sudan 3-2 in a Group A match at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA qualifiers on Monday. The match was played at the Kigali Pele Stadium in Rwanda. Anwar Abdalrahim gave Sudan the lead afterContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority is planning to hold the country’s first Annual Tax Conference. The initiative aims to advance tax reforms, strengthen tax administration and boost domestic revenue mobilisation. The conference is expected to provide a predictable and credible platform for dialogue. It will bring together governmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has held talks with a delegation from the African Development Bank to review progress under the NORMA II project. The Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority, Rizig Dominic Samuel, received the delegation on Monday. The delegation is visiting Juba from 12thContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Caretaker Minister of Trade, Commerce and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margaret Mathya, has called for harmonised taxation and improved revenue collection to strengthen service delivery and create a more business-friendly environment in Central Equatoria State. Dr. Labanya made the remarks during a meeting with the Caretaker Governor ofContinue Reading
