(Juba) – A new model of humanitarian aid delivery has emerged in South Sudan, where food drops are being carried out by private American companies run by former military and intelligence officers. The latest such mission, which took place last week, saw sacks of food airdropped over the Upper NileContinue Reading
(Juba) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reaffirmed that South Sudan will hold its first general elections since independence on 26 December 2026. The confirmation came during a meeting with Professor Abednego Akok Kachuol, Chairperson of the National Election Commission, who delivered a report on the country’s electoral preparations. AccordingContinue 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) – Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel was officially welcomed at the Central Equatoria State Government Secretariat on Wednesday, following his swearing-in by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, organized forces, community leaders, and supporters who gathered to mark the formal reception ofContinue Reading
(Juba) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially sworn in Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel as the new Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), urging him to lead with integrity, promote national unity, and address long-standing land disputes and insecurity. The directive was issued during a swearing-in ceremony held atContinue Reading
(Juba) – General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, the former Governor of Central Equatoria State, has publicly expressed his gratitude to President Salva Kiir Mayardit for entrusting him with leadership during a critical period in South Sudan’s path to peace and development. In a formal message dated June 17, 2025, Gen.Continue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has issued a formal order suspending Gloria Nyoka Joseph, the Executive Director of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS), over allegations of mismanagement, unprocedural conduct, divisive politics, and insubordination. The decision was made through Ministerial OrderContinue Reading
(Juba) – President Salva Kiir has dismissed General Augustino Jadalla Wani from his position as Governor of Central Equatoria State and appointed Rabio Emmanuel as his replacement. The announcement was made on Monday, June 16, 2025. No official reason has yet been provided for the dismissal. Rabio Emmanuel now becomesContinue Reading
(Beijing) – South Sudan is strengthening its energy partnership with China by transferring a 30% stake in its oil sector, previously held by Malaysia’s Petronas to Chinese investors. The decision follows a series of high-level meetings in Beijing between South Sudanese government officials and leaders of China’s oil industry. TheContinue Reading
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has announced that it exceeded its revenue collection target for March by over 6 billion South Sudanese pounds (SSP). The SSRA, under the leadership of Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng, set a target of 30 billion SSP for the month, but the total collectedContinue Reading
