4 Million Oral Cholera Vaccines Deployed in South Sudan

(Vax-Before-Travel)The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that the current cholera outbreak in the Republic of South Sudan has recorded 21,000 cases and 367 deaths. As of January 22, 2025, this cholera outbreak, which the government...

World Bank Report: South Sudan Renewable Natural Resources Potential Can Promote Inclusive Economic Growth

(MENAFN- APO Group) A new South Sudan Natural Resource Review (NRR) report released today by the World bank reveals that South Sudan has abundant natural resources potential that can be sustainably exploited to promote inclusive economic...

First National Trade Forum Commences in Juba

By Philip Buda Ladu First ever National Trade Forum commenced on Thursday at Radisson BLU Hotel in Juba, with the National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, officiating the opening ceremony. Atong represented His Excellency Dr....

South Sudan announces plan to construct new oil refinery

JUBA, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan on Friday announced a plan to construct a new oil refinery worth 3 billion U.S. dollars at the Tharjiath field in Unity State, one of the country's key oil-producing areas. While an existing refinery operates...

World Bank report highlights South Sudan’s untapped natural resource potential

World Bank Group headquarters. [Photo by Eric Baradat/AFP/Getty Images]JUBA – A new World Bank report, conducted in partnership with the South Sudanese government, has revealed the significant potential of the country’s natural resources to drive...

South Sudanese outlines priorities as he assumes East African Business Council chairmanship

Arusha. John Lual Akol Akol from the South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture has been elected Chairperson of the East African Business Council (EABC). Akol will serve a two-year term starting December 14, 2024,...

South Sudan and Sudan Agree on Steps to Resume Oil Production After Conflict

South Sudan and Sudan have made significant steps toward restarting the flow of South Sudan’s crude oil through a key pipeline to a Sudanese port, South Sudan’s Finance Minister and the office of President Salva Kiir announced on Monday. The...

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Trump enacts stablecoin regulations, a major milestone for crypto industry WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law new regulations for a type of cryptocurrency, a major milestone for an industry that has spent heavily to...

Experimental Vaccines Deployed to Contain Uganda's Sudan Virus Disease Concern

(Vax-Before-Travel)Following the confirmation of an outbreak of Sudan virus disease in the Republic of Uganda, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced it is mobilizing efforts to support the national health authorities in containing a...

President Kiir reaffirms plan to improve Juba International Airport

…as newly appointed Civil Aviation DG, John Woja Elinana, says body is collaborating with key partners to ensure air transport capabilities and standards align with global practices. By Chuol Chanyong President Salva Kiir reaffirmed his...

At Least 18 Killed After A Small Plane Crashes In South Sudan

The flight, chartered by Chinese oil firm Greater Pioneer Operating Co., had 21 people on board, including two pilots, said Gatwech Bipal, the minister of information in the oil-rich Unity state, where the crash happened earlier on Wednesday. The...

TikTok and Facebook Banned in South Sudan for Violent Content

South Sudan is officially blocking access to TikTok and Facebook in the country. According to the official regulator, the National Communications Authority (NCA), this hardline directive is necessary to ensure a safe digital environment ensues....

Plane crash in South Sudan leaves 18 deaths

According to local press sources, the aircraft, chartered by the Greater Pioneer Operating Company, took off from an oil field in Unity State, in the north of the country, in the direction of this capital, with 21 persons on board, including the...

South Sudan’s economic decline fuels poverty growth rates, say officials

Latest World Bank report records poverty levels in south Sudan at 99.7 percent, a sharp increase from the 2022 Household Budget Survey, that placed the rate at 76 percent By Aguok Chok A senior economist at the World Bank, Frank Adoho has...

Church Communication Not Reserve for “specialists”: South Sudan-based Nun at Sisters’ Rome Conference Urges Discernment

The organizers of the “invitation only event” recognized the fact that women Religious “around the world are undertaking transformative deeds, from grassroots initiatives to global advocacy, tirelessly working to uplift and improve the lives of...

South Sudan elections body to develop timetable for 2026 elections – UN Envoy

Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of UNMISS speaks to journalists at a press briefing in Juba on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. [Photo by Sudans Post]JUBA – South Sudan’s National Elections Commission...

Woman officer to lead Blue Helmets to S Sudan

A company of 73 members of Unit 872 of the Military Police, including 36 women, will comprise the 13th Cambodian contingent deployed to the Republic of South Sudan. The Blue Helmets will be led by Colonel Ken Bopha, a woman, to the restive region...

Prison officers receive agricultural training from United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to boost food security in Raja County

Ezra Group Powers Ahead With Renewable Energy In South Sudan

Moroccan Crown Prince presides over the opening of the International Agricultural Show of Morocco

Morocco's commitment to agriculture Commitment to innovation and sustainability France, guest of honour The opening of the 2025 edition of the Moroccan International Agricultural Show (SIAM) was presided over by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan. The...