Will Central Bank’s auction revive South Sudan’s troubled economy?
The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has announced a new round of foreign exchange auctions for Thursday, August 7, 2025. The move is part of efforts to reassert control over the currency market and reduce reliance on black market dollar trading. According to the official notice, banks with access to the Refinitiv platform are required […]
A Life in Sport: Nyakuet’s journey to change football from within
At just 28, Anna Nyakuet is charting a bold new course for football leadership in South Sudan, one that confronts stigma, restructures broken systems, and puts girls and women at the heart of the game. Now contesting for Second Vice President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Nyakuet’s campaign is about more than just […]
Bright Starlets clinch AfroBasket Bronze in style
South Sudan’s Bright Starlets etched their names in African basketball history on Sunday after defeating Senegal 66-65 to secure the bronze medal at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament. The thrilling Third-Place Game, played on August 3, saw the debutants put on a gritty and fearless performance to overcome a seasoned Senegalese side. It marks […]
South Sudan women stun Uganda to reach Afrobasket semis
South Sudan’s Women’s National Basketball Team pulled off another stunning upset on Thursday, edging past Uganda 69–68 in the dying seconds to secure a spot in the semifinals of the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket 2025 qualifiers. With only 38 seconds left and Uganda up by one, Akon drew a crucial foul and stepped to the line […]
Juba to host landmark summit for property investment
Juba is set to host a landmark real estate investment summit this September, as Smart Properties Limited launches the Real Estate Summit 2025. The first-of-its-kind event designed to attract domestic and international investors to South Sudan’s emerging property market. Speaking during the official launch in Juba, Louis Kwot Akolith, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Lands […]
Teng vows to restore winning spirit in struggling South Sudan football
The renowned football coach and former international player Teng Deng, who has declared his candidacy for the presidency of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), has pledged to usher in a new era of reform, transparency, and results-oriented leadership in South Sudanese football. Teng, 38, is the only contender in the four-man contest with a […]
UK Commits £103M to Support South Sudan’s Humanitarian Recovery
The United Kingdom has announced a new £103 million (USD139 million) aid package to support humanitarian, health, and education efforts in South Sudan. British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, announced the pledge on Thursday, emphasizing that the aid aims to help communities navigate ongoing crises and rebuild after years of instability. “Given the pressing […]
Naduru, Baiparu clash for glory in Yambio inter-area football final
Yambio is bracing for a football spectacle as Naduru and Baiparu prepare to face off in the grand final of the 2025 Inter-Area Football Tournament, a clash that promises intensity, passion, and history in the making. Set to take place on Sunday, 27th July, at the iconic Yambio Freedom Square, the final match will mark […]
Second Phase of Unified Forces training set for September
Second phase of training for the Necessary Unified Forces is scheduled to commence on September 1, 2025, Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the National Transitional Committee, Kuol Manyang Juuk announced. The forces will undergo a three-month training and are slated for deployment in December 2025. Kuol said the training of the forces is a […]
Football leadership in focus as four compete for SSFF presidency
The race for the top seat of South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) is heating up as four candidates have officially declared their bids ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 elections. With the confirmation of four diverse and high-profile candidates, the upcoming vote is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched in the […]
