Sudan’s warning on oil closure shakes South Sudan’s fragile economy
South Sudan’s economic stability is under serious threat following Sudan’s notification of an imminent halt in crude oil exports. The decision, driven by escalating violence and insecurity, poses a devastating challenge to South Sudan’s leadership, already grappling with multiple crises compounded by conflict, governance struggles, and financial uncertainty. Sudan’s army-aligned government has informed energy firms […]
Targeting of MSF hospital amounts to war crime- UN Commission
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has strongly condemned the recent aerial bombing of a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, labelling it ‘atrocity crime’ that may constitute a war crime under international humanitarian law. The airstrike, which occurred early Saturday, May 3, 2025, destroyed the medical facility. […]
Sudan’s RSF strikes Port Sudan fuel depots for second time
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a second drone strike within 48 hours on Port Sudan’s fuel depots, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing civil war. The attack, which targeted vital infrastructure in the eastern city, resulted in large fires and thick plumes of smoke as emergency teams worked to contain the blaze. […]
International pressure mounts on South Sudan after deadly hospital bombing
The bombing of a humanitarian-supported hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, has drawn sharp condemnation from multiple foreign embassies and international organisations, as calls for accountability and peace in South Sudan intensify. In a joint statement released on Monday, the embassies of Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along […]
Sudan’s military leader Al-Burhan appoints new acting Prime, and foreign Ministers
Sudan’s military chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has named Dafallah Al-Haj Ali as acting prime minister and Omer Mohamed Ahmed Siddiq as foreign minister, filling top leadership vacancies amid the country’s devastating conflict. The move follows a prolonged power vacuum after Abdalla Hamdok’s 2022 resignation post-coup. Al-Haj Ali and Siddiq, both seasoned diplomats, join a caretaker […]
South Sudan plans new fiber optic link to expand internet access
South Sudan plans to establish a new fiber optic link from Ethiopia to enhance internet access across the country, Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services Minister Michael Makuei Lueth announced Tuesday. Speaking during a panel at the African Innovation Summit in Addis Ababa, Makuei said the project is part of broader efforts to improve South […]
MTN Fintech reassures public, champions mobile payments
MTN Fintech Services (MoMo) has responded to growing public concerns over cash shortages at MoMo agent outlets, assuring customers that practical solutions are being explored to ease the current inconveniences. Addressing the press Tuesday, the company’s chief executive officer, Francis Matseketsa acknowledged recent complaints from MoMo users who have been unable to withdraw cash at […]
Govt delegation, World Bank discuss economic transformation models
South Sudan delegation, led by Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin, convened a meeting with World Bank officials in Washington, D.C., discussing potential economic transformation initiatives. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing Spring Meetings of World Bank and International Monetary Fund, a key global forum for discussing economic and […]
President Kiir seeks stronger diplomacy amidst challenges
President Salva Kiir is pressing Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Monday Semaya Kumba, to intensify efforts in strengthening international relationships. The call, made during a meeting at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, comes as South Sudan faces diplomatic challenges. A key concern that has strained bilateral relations is the recent decision by […]
Visa fraud carries serious consequences, warns U.S. Embassy
The United States Embassy in South Sudan has issued a stern warning about visa fraud, emphasizing its severe legal repercussions for offenders in the U.S. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, the embassy underscored the high security of U.S. visas, asserting that any attempt to counterfeit them would be detected. “The U.S. visa […]
