Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Tanzania: Entrepreneur sees ‘a lot of money’ in agriculture
How We Made It In Africa
·
July 1, 2025
Hadija Jabiri Hadija Jabiri, founder of agribusiness company GBRI, sees untapped potential across Tanzania’s agricultural sector, particularly in processing fruit, vegetables and grains into value-added products. “You can make a lot of money out...
Marriage and Dowries in South Sudan: A Tradition at a Crossroads
The City Review
·
June 24, 2025
By Suzan Peter Mabuong In South Sudan, marriage has always been more than just the union of two people, it is a sacred bond, a social contract, a joining of families, and a deeply rooted cultural tradition. Yet in today’s society, what was once a...
No rejoicing in rising crude oil prices for S. Sudan, economist warns
The City Review
·
June 24, 2025
The conflict between Iran and Israel has led to fear of global war, with Tehran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz that accounts for 20 percent of the world’s oil export. By Chuol Chanyong A senior economic analyst has cautioned the...
Supreme Court rules Trump can rapidly deport immigrants to Libya, South Sudan and other countries they aren’t from
The Conversation
·
June 24, 2025
For the past several months, the Trump administration has been trying to deport immigrants to countries they are not from – despite an April 2025 federal ruling that had blocked the White House from doing so. A divided Supreme Court decided on...
South Sudan seeks digital future at St. Petersburg economic forum
Number One Citizen Daily
·
June 20, 2025
By Alan Clement and Nakwam Rose A high-level delegation from South Sudan is participating in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Russia, held from June 18 to 21, 2025. The delegation aims to leverage the global platform to...
South Sudan home to over 600,000 refugees
Number One Citizen Daily
·
June 20, 2025
By Yiep Joseph Despite ongoing insecurity and economic challenges, South Sudan Commission for Refugee Affairs has revealed that the country is currently hosting more than 600,000 registered refugees. Yawusa Daud Kintha, Deputy Director for...
Supreme Court allows Trump to remove migrants to South Sudan and other turmoil-filled countries
KTVZ - Oregon
·
June 23, 2025
By Angélica Franganillo Díaz and John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday granted President Donald Trump’s emergency request to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their homeland, including places like South Sudan, with...
Bank of Uganda Bolsters Gold Reserves Amid Global Uncertainty
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
·
June 27, 2025
By David Mwanje The Bank of Uganda’s strategists in Kampala are navigating a shifting global economic landscape, with the U.S. dollar’s dominance under scrutiny and gold emerging as a key asset. The 2025 OMFIF Global Public Investor (GPI) report,...
Trump can send deportees to South Sudan and other third-party countries, Supreme Court says
The Independent
·
June 23, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
South Sudanese in Israel: “We are safe” amid Iran tensions
Eye Radio
·
June 18, 2025
Author: Alhadi Hawari | Published: 8 hours ago South Sudanese migrants in Tel Aviv, Israel, pose for a group photo. [File Photo] JERUSALEM / TEL AVIV – (Eye Radio) – Several South Sudanese migrants in Tel Aviv have confirmed their safety to Eye...
South Sudan’s Man-Made Humanitarian Catastrophe
Human Rights Watch
·
June 19, 2025
South Sudan is once again on the brink of full-scale humanitarian catastrophe, propelled by conflict, attacks on civilians and humanitarian infrastructure, and political turmoil. According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase...
Russia expresses readiness to develop South Sudan infrastructure
The City Review
·
June 23, 2025
By The City Review The Russian Federation has expressed its readiness to help South Sudan develop its modes of transportation. Speaking following his meeting with his Russian counterpart at the sidelines of Saint Petersburg International Economic...
National Parliament delegation visits Mombasa Port in strategic move to strengthen trade and address cargo challenges
The City Review
·
June 30, 2025
During the intensive working sessions, the delegation was taken through the core functions of Panda and the critical role it plays in managing South Sudan-bound cargo. By Staff Reporter A high-level Transitional National Assembly delegation from...
South Sudan’s debt defaults erode global confidence, imperil future investments -Analyst
Eye Radio
·
June 18, 2025
Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 3 hours ago Analyst Baboya James speaking on the Sundown Show on Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Eye Radio An independent consultant and policy analyst, Boboya James has raised alarm over what he calls a “pattern of...
Ranked: The Biggest Currency Drops So Far in 2025
Visual Capitalist
·
June 30, 2025
Ranked: The Biggest Currency Drops So Far in 2025 Key Takeaways The Venezuelan bolívar has fallen the most so far in 2025 amid high inflation and uncertain oil revenue. Six of the 10 biggest currency drops were in African countries. Can you count...
Opinion| Love your neighbor as you love yourself: An appeal to inhabitants of Panyijiar and Yirol East counties
Radio Tamazuj
·
July 8, 2025
The Bible verse “Love your neighbor as you love yourself” appears in both the Old Testament and the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of loving others as a core principle of faith. In Matthew 22:39, Jesus identifies it as the second...
Juba hosts the inaugural 10th East African Health and Scientific Conference
The City Review
·
June 26, 2025
By Binia Elizabeth For the first time, Juba hosted the tenth edition of the East African Health and Scientific Conference (EAHSC), a regional conference that strengthens cooperation in health and enhances the EAC ideals of free movement of people,...
Uganda’s export revenues dip on high informal trade
Zawya
·
Uganda’s exports to East African Community (EAC) markets have declined by Ush820.5 billion ($228.19 million), blamed on a host of challenges confronting business owners in the past one year. These challenges, including non-tariff barriers, are...
Old Mutual gets nod to complete merger of life business in Kenya
Zawya
·
Old Mutual Holdings Plc (formerly UAP Holdings Ltd) has received regulatory approval to proceed with the next phase of merging its life insurance businesses in Kenya. The transaction involves the transfer of the long-term life insurance business...
Gold rush or gold robbery; The plunder of South Sudan’s wealth
Eye Radio
·
June 21, 2025
Gold miners digging inside a pit. (Photo: Courtesy). Amid the dusty hills and plains of South Sudan lies a fortune that has brought more trouble than prosperity – gold. What could be a blessing for communities and the nation has seemingly become a...