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 […]
Stay away from politics, Ministry warns Youth associations
The National Ministry of Youth and Sports has warned Youth Associations in Juba and the states to stay away from engaging in political activities. The warning issued on Tuesday followed an accusation from Awan Youth Union leadership in Juba that Vice President and Chair of Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, had ordered the arrest […]
My sacking violates 2018 peace agreement-ousted MP
A national Member of Parliament, Reath Muoch Tang, is protesting his removal from the National Assembly, claiming the decision is a direct violation of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement. Tang, who represents Nasir County on the SPLM-IO ticket, was revoked from his position by a presidential decree announced on state-owned television (SSBC) on Monday. The […]
South Sudan’s push for inclusive agribusiness gains ground
In Juba, South Sudan’s capital, a diverse coalition of farmers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and financial leaders gathered this week under one roof with a shared purpose: to reshape the country’s agricultural future through inclusion, resilience, and grassroots leadership. The event, titled Building Resilient and Inclusive Agribusiness Ecosystems in South Sudan, served as both a rallying cry […]
MSF suspends all activities in Yei and Morobo counties amid rising insecurity
Medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced on Tuesday it has suspended all operations in Yei River and Morobo counties in Central Equatoria State for at least six weeks, citing targeted abduction of its staff and aid workers. The suspension was triggered by the abduction of an MSF staff member last week. The incident occurred […]
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 […]
Bishop Hiiboro demands justice after education official killed in Yambio
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has condemned the killing of Western Equatoria’s Director General of Education and urged the government to ensure justice. Peter Mbia, was shot and killed reportedly by unknown gunmen in Yambio town last week. In a statement extended to media outlets, Bishop Eduardo described the killing […]
China remains EAC biggest trade partner as region posts 0.8 billion surplus
The East African Community (EAC) recorded a trade surplus of USD 0.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025, compared to a trade deficit of USD 4.0 billion during the same period in 2024. The EAC Quarterly Statistics Bulletin for the period January to March 2025 shows that total exports increased by 47.3% to USD 17.7 billion while […]
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 […]
CEPO decries atrocities in Yei River County
South Sudanese civil society leader Edmund Yakani has condemned a brutal attack on Yari and Payawa villages in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, allegedly carried out by forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO). The assault, which occurred on August 2, has left several children severely injured and displaced dozens of families. Community […]
