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
South Sudan Losing Revenue as Official Warns of ‘Outdated’ 5% Import Duty
South Sudan is losing substantial revenue due to outdated and low tax rates, particularly on maize flour imports, a senior official has warned during a […]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 […]
China Reaffirms Support for South Sudan’s Development and Peace at New Year Reception
At a Chinese New Year reception in Juba , China’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Ma Qiang, reaffirmed Beijing’s steadfast support for South Sudan’s development, peace […]
South Sudan President Kiir Undertakes Major Cabinet Shakeup, Replaces Interior Minister
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit dismissed Interior Minister Angelina Teny on Monday evening, appointing Gen. Aleu Ayieny Aleu, a close ally and former interior […]
Aid Flight Crashes in South Sudan, Leaving Three Crew Members Dead
A humanitarian flight transporting food supplies to flood-displaced communities in South Sudan has crashed, killing all three crew members on board. The aircraft, operated by […]
Ethiopia Confirms Three Marburg Deaths as Outbreak Raises Regional Concerns
Ethiopia on Monday, November 17, confirmed three deaths from the Marburg virus in the Omo region, following tests on 17 suspected cases. The government, which […]