Updates
GOVERNMENT APPROVES SSP 7 TRILLION BUDGET FOR 2026
The Government of South Sudan has formally approved a SSP 7 trillion national budget for the 2026 fiscal year, signaling a renewed push toward...
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT WARNS AGAINST FAKE DOCUMENTS CIRCULATING ONLINE
The Office of the President of the Republic of South Sudan has issued an official statement warning the public about the circulation of doctored...
Ending Oil Dependency, Building Our Economy
South Sudan's economy relies on oil for nearly 90% of its national income. This is dangerous and unsustainable. A drop in oil prices or...
Agricultural Investments Aim to Boost Food Security
The South Sudanese government has committed SSP 62 billion to support agriculture in the 2025-2026 season. This investment aims to enhance food production and...
Wind and solar power are even more expensive than is commonly...
South Sudan has vast untapped renewable energy potential. With over 300 days of sunshine and vast open landscapes, the country can lead in solar...
Land Belongs to People, Not the Powerful
In South Sudan, land is sacred. It is where we build our homes, farm our food, and bury our ancestors. Yet land grabbing and...
Governance Challenges Amid Arms Embargo Debates
The UN Security Council faces pressure to renew the arms embargo on South Sudan, as evidence mounts of war crimes and human rights violations...
Democracy Under Strain as Peace Deal Falters
Recent reports indicate a resurgence of violence in South Sudan, with government forces accused of launching barrel bombs in Upper Nile state. These actions...
Education Crisis Deepens Amid Climate Shocks
South Sudan's education system faces mounting challenges. In February 2025, extreme heatwaves forced the closure of schools for two weeks after students collapsed due...
Fighting Corruption Starts with Accountability
Corruption is the cancer that has hollowed out our institutions, impoverished our people, and fueled conflict.
Every year, billions are lost to ghost projects, inflated...
