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In Kenya, 52% of journalists earn less than about KSh 50,000 (US$385) a month. In South Sudan, most journalists earn less than $100 monthly. That's quite a contrast. The financial reality of journalism in South Sudan is undeniably among the harshest in the region. A journalist here wakes up every morning facing the temptation to quit because of poor pay. That's how difficult it can be to keep going. @StandardKenya

Putin said Russia is helping Africa break free from Western neo-colonialism at Russia-Africa summit.

President Salva Kiir has invited Russian investors to explore opportunities in South Sudan's economy at the Russia-Africa Summit. Subsequently, Juba and Moscow reached a preliminary agreement to transfer Petronas' former 40% stake in DPOC and 30% shares in GPOC to Russia's state-owned Zarubezhneft.

South Sudan has signed a preliminary agreement to transfer former PETRONAS shares in the DPOC and GPOC oil consortia to Russia’s state-owned Zarubezhneft. The Memorandum of Understanding and Letter of Acceptance were signed on Thursday, October 29, in Moscow, on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Summit, in the presence of South Sudan’s Petroleum Minister Awow Daniel Chuang and his Russian counterpart Sergey Tsivilev. The proposed transfer would bring a Russian company into two of South Sudan’s major oil-producing consortiums.

South Sudan’s liberation pioneer Joseph Lagu Yanga has died in Juba at 94, President Salva Kiir announced on Tuesday. Lagu led the Anyanya rebel movement during the first Sudanese civil war and played a key role in the 1972 Addis Ababa Agreement, which ended the war and granted southern Sudan regional autonomy. Kiir declared national mourning and ordered flags across South Sudan and at diplomatic missions abroad to fly at half-mast until Lagu’s burial. He also said he would personally bid the late general a state farewell.

Sultan Lam Tungwar Kueigwong, Undersecretary at South Sudan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, said the country is seeking technical expertise and partnerships to strengthen its capacity to manage water resources and address development needs. theradiocommunity.org/south-…

Flood fears are rising in Bentiu, Unity State, as persistently high water levels and the threat of El Niñoheavy rains put displaced families at risk. Government and UN officials warn that urgent action is needed to protect communities and strengthen flood defences. 📸 @TobsIbasi theradiocommunity.org/el-nin…

South Sudan is among 11 countries targeted for more than $50 million in United Nations emergency funding to prepare for El Niño, as government planning scenarios warn of potential drought and flooding affecting millions of people. theradiocommunity.org/south-…

The United Kingdom has announced £2.35 million (about $3.15 million) to help South Sudan prepare for El Niño risks, as government planning scenarios identify millions of people potentially exposed to drought and flooding. theradiocommunity.org/uk-ann…

President Kiir has fired long-serving Cabinet Affairs Minister Martin Elia Lomuro and replaced him with Bol Wek Agoth.

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir’s office has condemned a Sudanese Armed Forces drone attack on Amiet Market in the disputed Abyei area on October 19 that killed more than 200 people. The office called for an investigation, accountability for those responsible and an end to attacks on civilians. It also urged communities to remain calm and reject retaliation.

#Update: The death toll from Monday’s Sudanese army drone attack on Amiet Market in the disputed Abyei Area has risen to 220, with 19 people injured, local authorities say. Recovery efforts are continuing, and the toll could rise further.

South Sudan has summoned Sudanese Ambassador Isam Mohamed Hassan Karar over Monday’s deadly drone attack on Amiet Market in the disputed Abyei Area. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Agnes Adlino Orifa Oswaha conveyed Juba’s strong protest, urging measures to prevent further attacks and escalation.

South Sudan’s December polls: A train without a track? An overview of South Sudan’s scheduled December 2026 elections and the critical questions surrounding the country’s readiness. With key electoral, constitutional and security preparations still incomplete, can South Sudan deliver credible, inclusive and peaceful elections? Courtesy: @IGADLeadership, South Sudan Team Contributors: @matikkuethwieh, @Maura_Ajak89, @DanielGarang9 @DanielMwaka and Betty Zachariah

South Sudan is exploring cooperation with South Korea’s K-water on hydropower development, particularly the proposed Fula Dam on the White Nile, alongside water infrastructure projects. Senior Presidential Envoy Adut Kiir met with K-water’s president in Seoul to discuss opportunities to develop South Sudan’s hydropower potential. #SouthSudan #FulaDam #Hydropower