Kenya, UAE in talks for railway extension to Uganda and South Sudan

Kenya has revealed ongoing discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to extend its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Uganda and South Sudan. President William Ruto shared the announcement in a post on X, stating: “We are exploring a...

The Role and Influence of India in the United Nations

Himangshu Ranjan Bhuyan (hrbhuyancolumnist@gmail.com) Since the establishment of the United Nations, India has held a significant position as a key member of this international organisation. In 1945, when the UN Charter was signed, India was still...

Will the Reopening of the Refinery Benefit South Sudanese?

By Mogga Loyo South Sudan, a nation rich in oil reserves but grappling with economic instability and conflict, has long faced significant challenges in utilizing its natural resources to benefit its population. One of the most prominent...

South Sudan holds forum on phasing out heavy reliance on oil

Author: Nyathong William | Published: 2 hours ago A pumpjack drilling crude oil. (Credit: ded pixto/Shutterstock) South Sudan launched a stakeholders validation meeting on Thursday to develop a pathway for the country to transition from heavy...

Opinion| Why the resumption of South Sudan’s oil exports is not good

BY ATAK NGOR South Sudan has last week resumed exporting 90,000 barrels of oil per day; however, this may mark the beginning of sanctions, an expansion of corruption on an industrial scale, asset seizures, and legal disputes with former investors...

Building a Brighter Future: Can soldiers’ monthly deductions fund military schools for their children ?

By Deng Chol In a country striving for stability and long-term development, one often-overlooked group continues to bear immense sacrifices our soldiers. These men and women risk their lives to protect the nation, often under difficult conditions,...

SSRA chief clarifies tax measures as South Sudan cargo stuck in Mombasa

Author: Chany Ninrew | Published: 9 mins ago Shipping containers at Mombasa Port. (Photo: Courtesy). The Commissioner General of South Sudan Revenue Authority has issued several directives to importers on tax payment procedures to counter...

South Sudan Hits Kenyan Truckers With New Law

The government of South Sudan has directed all payments of trade permits for goods entering the country to be paid within the country’s borders, which is set to affect Kenyan businessmen. In a notice in the Daily Nation on Thursday, November 28,...

African countries ranked among world’s 50 most food self-sufficient countries

Feeding your own people everything they need, from fruits and vegetables to dairy and fish, is harder than it sounds. Out of 186 countries studied, just one, Guyana, hit the mark for full food self-sufficiency across all seven major food groups....

Gaza has been at risk of famine for months, experts say. Here’s why they haven’t declared one

For months, U.N. officials, aid groups and experts have warned that Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are on the brink of famine without formally declaring one. Even though Israel eased a 2 1/2-month blockade on the territory in May, aid groups say...

Will oil resumption cushion S. Sudan economy, buttress falling pound?

Academic and lecturer at the University of Juba, Prof. Abraham Kuol Nyuon, weighs in on the impact of the resumption of oil on the economy, value of local currency and inflation By Chuol Chanyong University of Juba lecturer, Prof Abraham Kuol...

Opinion| South Sudan at a crossroads: 20 years after the CPA, who bears the responsibility for change?

BY PAUL TABAN 9 January 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), a pivotal moment in South Sudan’s history that brought hope to a people long ravaged by war and oppression. However, two decades later, the CPA’s...

World Associated Press Gaza has been at risk of famine for months, experts say. Here's why they haven't declared one

For months, U.N. officials, aid groups and experts have warned that Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are on the brink of famine without formally declaring one. Even though Israel eased a 2 1/2-month blockade on the territory in May, aid groups say...

MTN South Sudan introduces first-ever virtual SIM cards

MTN South Sudan, a prominent mobile telecommunications provider JUBA-MTN South Sudan, a prominent mobile telecommunications provider, has announced the introduction of its most recent invention, the e-SIM (Embedded SIM) technology. The eSIM, or...

Opinion| “Re-membering South Sudan”: The Basis for Sustainable Peace in South Sudan

South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, often appears in headlines as a land afflicted by endless conflict, insecurity, power struggles, wealth inequality, greedy and irreconcilable warlords, and humanitarian crises. Yet, these challenges did not...

Nation and world at a glance

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...

China cultural center opens in South Sudan

JUBA, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese language and culture center opened Thursday at the University of Juba, the leading institution of higher education in South Sudan. Robert Mayom Deng, vice chancellor of the university, said the center, which...

FM Meets South Sudan's Trade & Industry

Sun 12 Jan 2025 | 11:13 AM Badr Abdel Aty, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, graciously welcomed Mr. Joseph Mom Majak, the newly appointed Trade and Industry Minister of South Sudan and the outgoing South Sudanese Ambassador to Egypt....

Gen Zs to dominate consumer spending in the next 10 years

Youths during anti-tax protests in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Africa is poised to dominate the future of consumer spending, which will be shaped by key metrics such as high population and robust economic growth. According to the Africa...

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Force Commander inspects road repairs by peacekeeping engineers in Eastern Equatoria