South Sudan

South Sudan to appeal Vivacell’s US$1bn claim

Officials confirm it will challenge a decision by the International Court of Arbitration.
Michael Malakata
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3:20
Nov 10, 2022

MTN in new broadband alliance in South Sudan as Africa considers capacity, coverage strategies

MNO looks to improve network capacity and strengthen connectivity to enterprises.
1:40

South Sudan ups its connectivity game with new fibre deal

Country has announced an MoU with Djibouti to lay fibre network between the two countries via Ethiopia.
1:40
Jul 15, 2021

South Sudan launches locally-owned telecoms operator

Digitel Network is the result of a public-private partnership with government and aims to address connectivity in under-served areas.
1:30
Feb 24, 2020

Liquid Telecom announces first fibre service in South Sudan

First phase of an agreement that covers 300km fibre backbone linking Uganda to Juba.
2:10
Jul 1, 2019

Liquid spearheads South Sudan's first fibre network

Country connected to 'One Africa' broadband network.
2:00
May 29, 2019

South Sudan launches first international voice gateway

Public-private Partnership in place to facilitate planned introduction of data gateway.
1:40
Mar 29, 2018

South Sudan's Vivacell shut down

Action reportedly taken over US$60 million tax dispute.
1:50
Mar 30, 2016

Pressure mounts on MTN South Sudan

Company executive confirms staff cuts, cancellation of projects.
3:20
Jan 28, 2016

MTN South Sudan denies wage dispute

Mobile operator responds to allegations of compensation discrimination.
1:30
Aug 18, 2014

Mobile app development training launched in South Sudan

Mobile network Zain and UNESCO partner to support and fund the initiative.
0:50
Mar 3, 2014

South-Sudan, Uganda border town gets MTN boost

Thousands of travellers moving through the border town of Nimule now have a telecoms centre.