South Sudan Hosts Over 613,000 Refugees as of January – UNHCR
South Sudan is hosting 613,710 refugees and asylum-seekers across 164,574 households in 29 locations nationwide as of January, according to the United Nations High Commissioner […]
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South Sudan/Riek Machar trial: Defense disputes authentication timeline of digital report
Defense lawyers on Wednesday challenged the authentication timeline of a re-submitted digital forensic report in the case of suspended First Vice-President Riek Machar and seven […]
South Sudan: Kiir Replaces Finance Minister in Fresh Cabinet Shake-Up Amid Deepening Economic Strain
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Finance Minister Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol just over three months after his appointment, marking the ninth reshuffle at […]
South Sudan: Nile Basin States Pledge Good-Faith Dialogue as Juba Hosts Nile Day Commemoration
Governments from member states of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) have reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue and equitable cooperation in managing the River Nile, as […]
Juba Traders Protest Alleged Political Interference and Sharp Market Fee Increases
Business leaders in Juba have accused the Juba City Council (JCC) and the county administration of unlawfully interfering in the affairs of the Central Equatoria […]
South Sudan Losing Revenue as Official Warns of ‘Outdated’ 5% Import Duty
South Sudan is losing substantial revenue due to outdated and low tax rates, particularly on maize flour imports, a senior official has warned during a […]
South Sudan: UN Warns Escalating Violence Threatens South Sudan Peace Deal
The United Nations has warned of a sharp escalation in violence in South Sudan, citing deepening political deadlock among parties to the country’s 2018 Revitalized […]
UNMISS Engages South Sudan Government on Handover of Malakal POC Site
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said that discussions are ongoing with the South Sudanese Government to transfer responsibility for the remaining Malakal […]
South Sudan to Bridge 2025/26 Budget Deficit Through Fresh Borrowing Amid Rising Debt
South Sudan’s government has unveiled a draft budget for the 2025/26 financial year, projecting total expenditure of 8.58 trillion SSP against anticipated revenues of 7.01 […]
South Sudan Cabinet’s 2025/26 Budget Sees Security Agencies Grab Largest Share
South Sudan’s cabinet unveiled a proposed 2025/26 national budget that earmarks a significant portion of public funds for military, intelligence and other security services, prompting […]