South Sudan Revenue Authority unveils tax institute

The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) on Tuesday launched the Institute of Revenue Administration and Non-Oil Revenue Mobilization and Accountability Phase II (NORMA-II) project to strengthen the collection of revenue. The US$14.31 million project …

Millions risk losing access to humanitarian food assistance amid funding slowdown in South Sudan

JUBA, South Sudan – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached over two million people with life-saving assistance in South Sudan so far this year. However, a severe funding shortfall threatens ongoing support, placing millions at risk of …

Local students put together thousands of school packs for South Sudan

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Local students are making a difference on a global scale.  At the Baird Center last week, over 100 middle school students recently helped assembled 3,000 school packs to be sent to South Sudan.  Over 4,000 people gathered at the …

Sudan is bleeding in silence: A humanitarian crisis the world cannot ignore

Since April 2023, Sudan has been locked in a devastating conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), two rival military factions whose struggle for power has plunged the country into a large-scale humanitarian …

South Africa remains a global hotspot for data breaches

During the second quarter of the year, user account leaks averaged one every minute, a record high. South Africa continues to be a target of cybercriminals, ranking 27th globally in the most breached countries in the second quarter of 2025, highlighting …

Violence in Sudan capital prevents residents from returning

Khartoum remains gripped by violence, theft, and insecurity as authorities push for the return of displaced people. While the committee for creating an environment for the return of residents to Khartoum state, chaired by Sovereignty Council member Lt Gen …

Why South Sudan should create supportive healthcare system for the elderly persons

By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon Ageing is apparently becoming the new focus of the global health initiatives. Owing to this new reality, South Sudan must move with the world and prioritize the health of its elderly population. Old people in South Sudan are among …

The Youth Must Unite Beyond Tribe to Save South Sudan

By Sebit Edward   South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, stands on a fragile edge. And while much has been said about the failures of political elites, far too little has been said about another silent, growing danger: the deepening division among young …

Opinion| Mobile money is now legal in South Sudan—but can the people trust it?

A critical look at the Bank of South Sudan’s policy, public realities, and what it will take to turn digital finance into a tool for national inclusion. The Bank of South Sudan’s decision to legalize mobile money marks a bold move toward modernizing the …

As the going gets tough in South Sudan, some artisans offer cheap footwear made from rubber tires