(YIROL WEST COUNTY, LAKES STATE) - Adut Kiir Mayardit, the daughter of President Salva Kiir, has encouraged students of Panekar Secondary School in Yirol West to value education as a foundation for future opportunities. Speaking during a visit to the school, she shared her personal journey in learning and reminded students that determination and focus remain the key to success.

(JUBA COUNTY) – Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes, Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit, has pledged to focus on service delivery, transparency and inclusiveness in her new role, saying her appointment comes at a time when South Sudan faces major social and economic challenges. Adut returned from Europe on Thursday and was officially welcomed at a reception in Juba. She told guests that her mission was to help reconnect leadership with citizens through tangible services in education, healthcare, tourism and community development.

(JUBA) – The Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programmes, Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit, has pledged to prioritise services in education, health, tourism and hospitality, saying these sectors are essential to strengthening trust between government and citizens. She made the remarks on Friday after taking her oath of office at the State House in Juba. Envoy Adut was sworn in alongside two newly appointed finance officials and Joseph Mum Majak, who now serves as the Minister of Investment.

(YAMBIO COUNTY) – A Catholic seminary in Western Equatoria has introduced an unusual but practical solution to help students stay in school despite South Sudan’s worsening economic crisis. The St John Paul II Institute of Philosophy now allows students to pay tuition with charcoal, goats, chickens, and farm produce instead of cash. The new system was launched after the seminary observed that many seminarians were unable to afford tuition, which is set at about 950,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) per semester.

Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit, has announced her commitment to prioritising services in key sectors such as education, health, tourism, and hospitality to strengthen the relationship between leadership and the general public. Following her swearing-in ceremony at the State House on Friday, Envoy Adut highlighted the significance of these sectors in narrowing the gap between the government and the people.

Egypt, Nile Leaders and the Water Sharing Dispute The meeting between Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and other Nile Basin leaders in Uganda highlights the deep, long standing dispute over how to share the Nile’s water resources. Purpose of the summit The gathering in Entebbe was convened to address the Nile Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA), also called the Entebbe Agreement. This agreement seeks to establish a legal and institutional framework for the fair sharing of Nile waters.

UAE–South Sudan Agricultural Cooperation: Promise for a Regional Breadbasket The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Sudan are exploring cooperation in sustainable development, particularly in agriculture and irrigation systems. Similar models of collaboration have been seen between the UAE and Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, where agriculture and water management are key priorities. Context of UAE–South Sudan CooperationDiplomatic background…

South Sudan’s UAE Currency Deal: Promise and Peril The deal between South Sudan and the United Arab Emirates has two very different sides. One looks promising, the other risky. The potentially positive sideTechnical and security benefits: The UAE has advanced currency printing and anti-counterfeiting technology. This could improve the physical quality and security of the South Sudanese pound (SSP), reducing counterfeiting and helping restore public trust.

Israel and South Sudan Deepen Ties Through Sustainable Development Sustainable Development Cooperation, MoUs and Sectoral CollaborationIn July 2023, Israel and South Sudan signed a broad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering ten sectors. These included development cooperation, education, agriculture, water, health, environmental protection and green consumption, among others. Relations between the two countries go back decades. In 2012, Israel supported South Sudan with water infrastructure projects, including desalination, irrigation, purification and the creation of a model farm using drip irrigation technologies.

(JUBA) – South Sudan’s economy remains heavily reliant on oil revenues, with little diversification. To meet budget shortfalls, the government frequently seeks loans from international financial institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, as well as from bilateral partners. Recently, the Bank of South Sudan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Central Bank to cooperate on payment systems and security printing.

South Sudan–Djibouti Deal: A Strategic Lifeline By Malek Deng Arop 1. Strategic Significance For South Sudan, a landlocked nation: Gains an alternative to Port Sudan, diversifying sea access options. Potentially reduces dependency on unstable transit routes through Sudan, especially amid Sudan’s political and security crises. Strengthens its ambition to become a logistics hub in the Great Lakes region. Establishment of…

(JUBA) - South Sudan’s banking system, taxation regime and revenue collection continue to suffer from weak institutional links to the Central Bank, fragmented taxation, corruption, border leakages and constant reshuffles. Below is a practical blueprint for action. What the data showsForeign exchange and inflation shocks have repeatedly eroded purchasing power. After unifying exchange rates in 2021, the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) still suffered sharp depreciation in 2024, with very high inflation projected for 2025.

(TOKYO) – Japan and South Sudan have reaffirmed their cooperation following high level talks at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), where Japan outlined plans to increase support for Africa’s critical mineral development and strengthen bilateral ties with South Sudan. The three day conference, which opened on Wednesday in Yokohama, brought together leaders from across Africa and Japan to discuss economic partnerships.

(WAU) – Wau Airport, serving Western Bahr el Ghazal State, continues to provide vital air links for South Sudan’s north-western regions. Its scheduled services mainly connect Wau with Juba, supporting domestic travel, trade, and humanitarian operations. Below is the updated schedule for arrivals and departures on Saturday, 23 August 2025, along with information on top routes and nearby airports. ✈️ Arrivals – Saturday, 23 August 2025…

(MALAKAL) – Malakal International Airport, the main gateway to Upper Nile State and one of South Sudan’s busiest airports outside the capital, continues to play a vital role in connecting the country’s northern regions to Juba and beyond. Below is the updated schedule of today’s arrivals and departures for Saturday, 23 August 2025, along with details on top routes and nearby airports serving the Upper Nile region.

(JUBA) – Juba International Airport, the busiest gateway in South Sudan, continues to handle a steady flow of passenger and cargo flights connecting the country to major cities across Africa and beyond. Below is today’s updated schedule of arrivals and departures for Saturday, 23 August 2025, alongside key operational information on aircraft currently on the ground, top routes served from Juba, and nearby regional airports.

(ADJUMANI DISTRICT, UGANDA) – Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Thursday, 21 August 2025, forcefully expelled South Sudanese cattle belonging mainly to the Dinka Bor community from Adjumani District, sending the animals back across the border into South Sudan. South Sudanese herder Daniel Khang Garang said UPDF soldiers ordered all cattle owned by foreign herders to be removed, and any individuals without Ugandan national identification or passports to be deported.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially sworn in several senior government officials at a ceremony held at the State House in Juba. The President directed the newly appointed officials to collaborate in order to stabilise the economy and enhance services for the people of South Sudan. Key appointments include Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit as the Presidential Envoy on Special Programmes, Athian Diing Athian as the Minister of Finance and Planning, and Joseph Mum Majak as the Minister of Investment.

(CENTRAL EQUATORIA) - Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has unveiled plans to build a new health facility in Sunyu village, Kajo-Keji County, in response to the recent clashes that have caused significant displacements in the region. The facility is set to serve internally displaced persons (IDPs) as well as host communities in the area. In light of the growing health needs, MSF has already ramped up the provision of medicines and equipment to Bori and Sokare Primary Health Care Centres.

(JUBA COUNTY) - The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has raised fresh flood alerts after reporting high water levels across major monitoring stations on the Nile and its tributaries. The latest update, released on 21 August 2025, shows several locations in South Sudan remain at or above alert thresholds, raising fears of flooding in the coming weeks. At Mangala Station along the Bahr el Jebel, water levels measured 14.91 metres, a figure that remains within the high flood category.

(LAKES STATE) - Patients receiving medical services at the Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital in Rumbek,  Lakes State, are expressing their appreciation for the quality of care they are receiving. They have described the facility as a vital resource for the health and well-being of mothers and children. The hospital, which reopened this year after being closed due to civil conflict, has become a reliable referral centre in the state, offering patients access to essential medicines and consistent medical attention.

Residents in the capital of South Sudan, Juba, have expressed concern after heavy rainfall on Friday morning resulted in harvested rainwater appearing black in colour, sparking worries about health and the environment. Following intermittent downpours since Thursday evening, residents were surprised to find dark, almost charcoal-coloured rainwater in containers and drainage systems across the city. Opiew Opiew Gilo, a resident of the Referendum suburb, remarked, "It has been raining throughout the night, which is normal.

(JUBA) – South Sudanese politics has given us many things. Reshuffles that come faster than boda boda tyres wear out, officials who treat criticism like witchcraft, and now, the latest episode featuring Ambassador Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel Ayuel vs. broadcaster Ajak Deng Chiengkou. South Sudanese politics has always been a theatre. Public officials expect applause but never questions. It began harmlessly enough.

(JUBA) - Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, Governor of Central Equatoria State, received a detailed progress report from the State Ministry of Roads and Bridges on Thursday. The report was presented by Hon. Clement Maring Samuel, Minister of Roads and Bridges. Governor Mujung commended the Ministry’s leadership for its efforts to improve road infrastructure across Central Equatoria. He affirmed the State Government’s full support for the Ministry’s work and encouraged staff to accelerate the implementation of key projects to ensure timely completion.

(WESTERN EQUATORIA) - A South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) officer was tragically killed in an attack by armed groups in the Maringi area of Tambura County, local officials have reported. Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge informed media that the conflict occurred on Wednesday, resulting in a fierce exchange of gunfire between government forces and unidentified armed assailants. He stated that another officer was injured from a gunshot wound to the leg.