South Sudan launches inter-bank payment system

Dr Addis Ababa Othow, Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, speaks during the launch of the Inter-Bank Payment and Settlement System in Juba on Friday, 10th October 2025 [Photo: Sudans Post]JUBA—The Central Bank on Friday launched the first-ever...

Governor Lobong briefs Kiir after deadly raid on NSS base

Louis Lobong, Eastern Equatoria State Governor. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – President Salva Kiir on Tuesday received a security update from Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong following last month’s deadly raid on a National Security Service...

Vietnamese peacekeeper deployed to South Sudan

Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, who is Head of the Inter-sectoral Working Group and Head of the MND’s Steering Committee for Vietnam’s Participation in U.N. Peacekeeping Operations, chaired the event. At the...

South Sudanese Join Ugandans in Independence Celebration in Yei

By James Innocent The Ugandan business community in Yei River County marked Uganda’s Independence Day with a colourful and peaceful celebration. However, during the Celebration, the neighboring Ugandans were joined by South Sudanese residents and...

South Sudan to commence construction of Fiber-optic cable

By Alan Clement South Sudan is set to commence construction of a 2,400-kilometer Fiber optic cable in December, marking a transformative leap in the country’s digital infrastructure. According to statement issued by the Ministry, the announcement...

South Sudan Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Cooperative Development

By Lodu William Odiya The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food security, Lily Albino Akol has reaffirmed South Sudan’s commitment to working collaboratively with regional and international partners. According to the press department, the remark...

South Sudan digitizes Telecom revenue collection to boost domestic finances

By Alan Clement The National Communication Authority (NCA) and the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) have partnered with N-Soft to enhance telecom oversight and boost revenue collection in the country. According to a statement from the NCA...

Haiti among six countries hit hardest as UN says donor cuts severely limit food aid

Overview: The United Nations’ World Food Program warns that severe cuts in international aid are threatening its food operations in six countries — Afghanistan, Congo, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan. Nearly 14 million people could face...

South Sudan

Due to the ongoing civil war in neighboring Sudan, South Sudan saw its oil production decline to 71,000 barrels per day in 2024 after reaching 145,000 b/d in 2023. However, oil output recovered in 2025 and increased to an average of 100,000 b/d...

Battle over evidence in Machar court case

The special court in Juba has extended its mandate to try the country’s suspended First Vice President, Riek Machar, and seven co-accused on charges including treason, after the defence argued the court was operating unlawfully. The court’s...

Birr, South Sudanese Pound Weakest Currencies in 2025: World Bank Analysis

A World Bank analysis published this week names the Ethiopian Birr and the South Sudanese Pound as the weakest-performing currencies of 2025. The Pulse Africa report indicates that both currencies experienced year-to-date reductions in value that...

  Brilliant Pharmaceutical Company opens in Juba

By Chol D. Johnson The Brilliant Pharmaceutical Company (BPC) has officially opened in Juba, South Sudan, bringing health services closer to the public. Established on 4th Jury 2024, BPC became fully operational over the weekend, a rescue plan in...

The second cohort of female led CSOs graduated with skills on Judicial Reforms, Lobby and Advocacy in Juba

Participants from CSOs pose with their certificates! Photo Credit: Supplied The second cohort of over 50 participants from women led CSOs and their male allies in South Sudan celebrated their graduation from a transformative training program...

South Sudanese girls say early marriage cost them more than childhood

Some students of Juba Girls Secondary School during the marking of one million girls reach with Cash Transfer marking a major milestone for girls' education in South Sudan. Photo: Charles Wote/August 15, 2023 For many girls in South Sudan marriage...

South Sudan to begin fibre optic network construction in December, says official

Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 9 hours ago Digital governance in Lusaka, Zambia|Courtesy South Sudan will begin laying a 2,400-kilometre fibre optic cable in December, connecting the landlocked nation to the Indian Ocean via neighbouring...

South Sudanese young women urged to step into active political roles

Author: Irene Yangi Jackson | Published: 5 hours ago Presidential Envoy Adut Salva Kiir officiated the event drawing young |women|Courtesy|Office of Senior Presidential Enovy on Special Programs A civil society activist is urging South Sudanese...

AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - Body responsible for monitoring the peace agreements: "There is a risk of a large-scale resumption of civil war"

Juba (Agenzia Fides) - "The political stalemate between the various parties in South Sudan must be resolved before it is too late," said George Owinow, President of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), the body...

Goals and Highlights: South Sudan 0-5 Senegal in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us for our live coverage of the South Sudan vs. Senegal match, corresponding to matchday 9 of Group B of the African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. We wish you a pleasant evening and...

South Sudan’s President Kiir Sacks Army Chief After Three Months, Reinstates Former Commander

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country’s military chief, Dau Aturjong, and reinstated his predecessor, Paul Nang Majok, just three months after removing him, state television announced late Wednesday. The unexpected move...

South Sudan president ousts military chief, reinstates predecessor

In a sudden move, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed the current military chief after just three months in the role and reinstated his predecessor, Paul Nang Majok, who was removed in July. The announcement was made via the state...