(MALAKAL) – River transport between Malakal and Juba is expected to resume within a week, according to officials in Upper Nile State. The route is a vital link for goods and services in northern South Sudan and has been closed for several months due to widespread insecurity and unofficial taxContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, on Wednesday inspected ongoing rehabilitation works on key internal roads in Aweil Town. The visit focused on road sections linking the Aweil Teachers Training Institute and Northern Bahr el Ghazal University, as well as the roads thatContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Chinese government in partnership with the Government of South Sudan on Tuesday marked a major milestone in the development of South Sudan’s public health sector by celebrating the top out of the second phase of the China supported expansion of Juba Teaching Hospital. The project, led byContinue Reading
(Juba) – A major international partnership is set to transform education in conflict affected regions of South Sudan and Uganda through satellite-powered internet access, bringing unprecedented connectivity to underserved communities. Intelsat, a global operator of satellite and terrestrial networks, has joined forces with the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI),Continue Reading
(Juba) – Pigi County in Jonglei State is currently facing a serious shortage of goods and essential services as boats that normally supply the region remain grounded due to illegal taxation and harassment by armed groups along the River Nile. The main river route, which connects Juba to Upper Nile,Continue Reading
(Panrieng) – The government of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) has approved its budget for the 2025–2026 financial year following a high level Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Chief Administrator Stephano Wieu de Mialek. The meeting held on Friday, 27 June 2025 brought together newly appointed ministers to discuss theContinue Reading
(Juba) – Pilots operating at Juba International Airport have welcomed the fresh runway markings recently completed as part of ongoing improvements to aviation safety and infrastructure in South Sudan’s busiest air hub. The new lines painted with precision are designed to enhance aircraft movement and reduce the risk of incidentsContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry of South Sudan is considering the introduction of a new digital payment system that would modernise the country’s trade licensing process. The proposal was formally presented on Thursday, 26 June 2025, by a delegation from Crawford Capital to senior government officials inContinue Reading
(Kampala) – The Ugandan government has secured funding of Ush2.17 trillion (approximately $560.2 million) for the construction of its long delayed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line from Malaba to Kampala. This marks a major step forward in improving regional transport and trade along the Northern Corridor, with important implications forContinue Reading
