Sworn-in justices told to champion judicial integrity
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on newly sworn-in Justices of the Supreme Court to become active defenders of judicial integrity and public trust, as South Sudan seeks to solidify rule of law during its critical transitional period. The six Justices took their oaths of office Tuesday at the State House, in a ceremony attended […]
Central Bank to print more money to address liquidity crisis
Governor of Central Bank of South Sudan (CBSS) Addis Ababa Othow has revealed that it will print more money as part of a short-term strategy to solve the country’s liquidity crisis. This announcement comes as comes as the bank struggles with an inability to honor salary checks for civil servants and organized forces. Speaking to […]
BoSS recognizes Mobile Money as legal payment method
Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has officially recognized mobile money as a valid and legal form of payment for goods and services. The move, BOSS said, aligns with the bank’s strategic plan for 2023-2027, which intends to increase the use of mobile money services among the adult population to 30% by 2027. In a statement […]
Malakal receives educational boost as UN and EU hand over key facilities
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on Thursday, handed over a newly rehabilitated Malakal Vocational Training Centre and Joshua Primary School to Upper Nile State authorities. Funded by the European Union (EU), the project aims to support long-term recovery in displacement-affected regions of South Sudan. The events were attended […]
Beauty and battle into the wild heart of Nimule: A day on the frontlines of conservation
Nimule is a sanctuary—home to elephants, antelopes, hippopotamus, various bird species, warthogs, fish (with rhinos and giraffes now extinct). But poaching, disease, and human encroachment are relentless. The beautiful yet complicated scenery of the park—bordered by Uganda and divided by the Nile, with Gordon Hill rising on one side and a highway slicing through—offers both […]
EU and partners roll out major support program for South Sudanese civil society
The European Union and its implementing partners have launched a major new initiative aimed at strengthening civil society across South Sudan. The Supporting Civil Society Empowerment in South Sudan (SUCCESS) project was unveiled Thursday in Juba, bringing together key development actors and government officials in a show of renewed commitment to grassroots empowerment. The € […]
South Sudan to benefit from IGAD–Germany €8 Million migration fund
South Sudan will benefit from a €8 million IGAD–Germany grant aimed at improving migration infrastructure and services across key corridors in the Horn of Africa. Signed Thursday in Djibouti by IGAD’s Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, the German-funded grant channeled through BMZ and KfW Development Bank, will support Phase IV of the Regional Migration Fund (RMF). The […]
SSRA pushes revenue modernization with new institute, project
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) is set to launch two transformative initiatives on July 22, 2025, the South Sudan Institute of Revenue Administration (SSIRA) and Phase II of the Non-Oil Revenue Mobilization and Accountability (NORMA-II) Project. The twin launch marks a strategic shift in how the country is positioning itself to mobilize domestic resources, […]
Dr. Bruno Dada named vice chancellor of Catholic university
Dr. Bruno Dada has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Catholic University of South Sudan, succeeding Fr. Dr. Mathew Pagan, who served in the position for 12 years. The appointment was officially announced by His Eminence Stephen Cardinal Ameyu, President of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops Conference and Archbishop of […]
John Frog, Kenzo, Rayvanny set Juba ablaze with music
What began as an Independence Day celebration quickly exploded into one of the most unforgettable nights in South Sudan’s music history. Juba Stadium came alive as John Frog, joined by regional superstars Eddy Kenzo and Rayvanny, delivered a blazing performance that left the crowd in awe. With lights flashing, drums pounding, and voices united in […]
