The National Security Service (NSS) has been granted the power to make arrests and detentions without a warrant by legislation passed by the national parliament. This has prompted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Sudan to accuse certain Western diplomatic missions stationed in Juba of attempting to interfere in the internal affairs of the […]
Vice President H.E Gen. Taban Deng Gai Emphasizes the Urgent Need for Investment in South Sudan’s Production Sector.
Juba, Saturday, 7th April 2024, H.E Gen. Taban Deng Gai, the Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan and chairperson for infrastructure cluster, accentuated the pressing need for the country to invest in its production sector as the key to liberating South Sudan from its current economic hardships. Speaking at the Muslim Ramadan breakfast […]
Five alleged gangsters are detained by police in Bentiu
Five alleged gang members from two competing gangs were taken into custody by the police on Sunday at Bentiu’s camp for internally displaced people (IDPs) in Unity State, with assistance from community watch groups within the camp. Three of the accused, according to the police, are members of the Talent gang, while the other two […]
Rumbek is facing a fuel crisis since traders and the government cannot agree on price.
There was a severe fuel scarcity in Rumbek, the capital of Lakes State, on Friday as a result of petrol station owners closing their businesses due to disagreements with the local authorities over fuel rates. Dealers are required to sell fuel at SSP 2,400 per litre by the local government. The owners of the petrol […]
As dengue fever strikes Khartoum, three people die.
Three dengue fever deaths have been reported by the Emergency Room in Bahri, Sudan’s Khartoum State, indicating the disease’s spread. Many residents of the city of Bahri are showing signs of dengue fever, which is suspected in many of the cases. This is explained by the fact that the city’s healthcare and examination systems are […]
Indonesia provides medical assistance to Sudan
Authorities in Sudan have reported that the Ministry of Health in Sudan has received a shipment of medical goods from the Republic of Indonesia. 238 different kinds of drugs for the treatment of acute illnesses and long-term conditions are included in the 12.44 tonnes of help. Medical consumables and blood bank supplies are also included […]
Central Bank rejects idea to print notes with greater values
The South Sudanese Central Bank has insisted that it has no intentions to alter the currency or print new, higher-denomination banknotes. A recent social media post said to be from the Central Bank of South Sudan featured an image of new banknotes. The governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. James Alic Garang, made […]
Torit dealers concur to lower prices when the SSP rises in relation to the USD.
Following the South Sudanese Pound’s (SSP) advance against the US dollar, traders in Torit town decided to lower product prices by thirty percent on Thursday after an urgent meeting with the Eastern Equatoria State Ministry of Trade and Industry. In Torit, USD 100 is now worth SSP 170,000, down from SSP 210,000 just a few […]
President William Ruto’s To mediadate Between Government and South Sudanese Stakeholder Groups in Nairobi
Bridging Divides: President William Ruto’s Mediation Efforts in Facilitating Talks between the Government and South Sudanese Stakeholder Groups in Nairobi In a world often fraught with conflict and discord, the role of mediation becomes paramount in fostering dialogue, understanding, and ultimately, peace. President William Ruto’s recent undertaking to mediate talks between the government and South […]