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Trade minister suspends undersecretary, SSNBS boss over corruption, indiscipline
South Sudan Minister of Trade and Industry Atong Kuol Manyang on Friday suspended Undersecretary John Achier Manyuat and Executive Director of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards Gloria Nyoka Joseph, citing corruption and indiscipline....

Peace building a shared responsibility, says undersecretary Pia Philip
Author: Madrama James | Published: 3 hours ago Hon. Pia Philip Michael, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Peace Building, participating in a roundtable discussion with Eye Radio on the eve of International Peace Day, Friday, September 20, 2024. -...

Namibia breaks hunger chains … govt’s drought efforts lauded
Improved climate conditions, government policy and strategic interventions as well as strong drought-mitigating strategies played a crucial role in Namibia’s reclassification as a hunger hotspot. Namibia has since been removed from the Food and...
Geopolitical tensions, USAID cuts pose threats to emerging economies, BoSS warns
Monetary Policy Committee attributes challenges confronting the financial and banking sectors, noting modest improvements in some important macroeconomic indicators. By William Madouk Economic experts at the bank of South Sudan are raising concern...

African mining ministers adopt Pan-African Resources Reporting Code
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining ministers under the auspices of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) have resolved to adopt the new Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC). Their resolution was reached at their sixth inter-ministerial...

We voted for a dream: One youth’s reflection on a nation’s unfulfilled promise
In 2011, South Sudan raised its flag for the first time, marking the birth of the world’s newest country. Streets in Juba and across the ten states erupted in celebration, with men, women, and children dancing to the drumbeat of liberation. For...

Refugee population surpasses 6,500 as government pledges continued socio-economic integration
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security’s Executive Director, Etienne Maritz, has reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to easing the plight of forcibly displaced persons, highlighting that the country goal to...

Kiir says law and order intact in first briefing after UAE return
Author: James Atem Kuir | Published: 3 hours ago President Salva Kiir Mayardit shakes hands with Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel at the State House on Monday, July 7th, 2025 - Photo Credit: Office of the President President Salva Kiir has...

Updated: Gov’t secures $385,000 for regional health conference in Juba
Author: Madrama James | Published: 7 hours ago Beny Gideon, the Undersecretary at the Ministry of East African Affairs, during a press conference in Juba, Friday, June 20, 2025 - Credit: Madrama James/Eye Radio Juba, South Sudan (Eye Radio) –...

Trump presses African leaders to take deported migrants, sources say
MONROVIA (Reuters) -The Trump administration this week pressed five African presidents to take in migrants from other countries when they are deported by the U.S., two officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Thursday. The plan was...

Trade Minister suspends two officials
By Philip Buda Ladu Minister of Trade and Industry has suspended, indefinitely, two senior officials; Undersecretary and Chief Executive Director of National Bureau of Standards. Executive Director of South Sudan National Bureau of Standards...
List of African countries that are considered fragile states in 2025
Removing donor assistance might make it more difficult for the poorest nations in the region to pay off their debt and worsen humanitarian problems, especially in areas that are unstable and afflicted by violence. Additionally, low-income agrarian...

Finance Ministry proposes SSP.5.2 trillion for 2025/2026 fiscal year
Author: Lasuba Memp | Published: 5 hours ago FILE Photo: Finance Minister Dr. Marial Dongrin during the launch of poverty and equity assessment report in Juba. December 10, 2024. (Photo: MoF&P). The Ministry of Finance and Planning has proposed to...

Trump administration holding immigrants from 26 countries at Guantánamo prison
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Businessmen deny wrongdoing in rare UK arms export case
An Mi-24V attack helicopter (Credit: Shutterstock/Soos Jozsef) Two men pleaded not guilty in a London court over their alleged involvement in the unlicensed export of military equipment including fighter jets, battle tanks and missiles to Iran,...

Juba Dance Ensemble celebrated Juneteeth with Third-Annual festival honoring black dance legacy
The Juba Dance Ensemble, Chattanooga’s first and only all-Black dance company, is marking Juneteenth with its third-annual Katherine Dunham Juba Dance Festival. The event is presented in partnership with the Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts and...

EES governor to launch Torit University of Science and Technology
Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 17 minutes ago Photo|Courtesy of Juba Times Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojoro has announced plans to operationalize the Torit University of Science and Technology, following a meeting with the head of...

Central bank tightens grip on foreign currency reserves
Addis Ababa Othow, Bank of South Sudan Governor. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at the Bank of South Sudan has lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 15% to 13%, and increased the Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) for...
Building NM's soil for future farmers a marathon, not a sprint
New Mexico farmers finding it more difficult to grow historic crops are taking up conservation techniques to meet the challenge. Drought, water scarcity, and extreme weather events combine to require growers to adopt new methods and modern tools....

New 3-Team Trade Proposal Sends Khaman Maluach To Lakers in 2025 NBA Draft
The LA Lakers don't have a lottery pick, but have been linked with Duke prospect Khaman Maluach. The South Sudanese big man is arguably the best prospect at center in the 2025 NBA draft. Widely projected to go between five to nine, Maluach could...