The national government has approved the installation of two new telecommunications towers in Jonglei State as part of efforts to improve communication and strengthen security across the region. Despite this progress, South Sudan remains one of the least connected countries globally, with limited infrastructure, high costs, and significant rural–urban disparities in access. Michael Makuei Lueth, Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, has pledged this upon receiving a. South Sudan obtains $20m to solarise its telecommunications towers The Energy Inclusion Facility (EIF) and the Finnish Industrial Cooperation Fund (Finnfund) are awarding $20 million in financing to asset manager Communication & Renewable Energy Infrastructure (CREI). The approval was granted on Friday.
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