(WEST POKOT COUNTY) – Kenya-South Sudan Link Road Upgrade Aims to Boost Trade and Connectivity Work is advancing on the Kenya-South Sudan Link Road in West Pokot County, a project designed to strengthen transport connections between Kenya and South Sudan. The programme, supported by the Government of Kenya and theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – U.N. investigators have accused South Sudanese authorities of misusing state funds, including payments of $1.7 billion (SSP 12.07 trillion) to companies linked to Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel for road projects that were largely unfinished. The report by the U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan highlightsContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt Gen Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, and the National Minister of Roads and Bridges, Hon Simon Mijok Mijak, have completed a joint inspection of Juba’s key roads that has revealed the scale of investment required to modernise the city’s transport network. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The longstanding alliance between South Sudan and Uganda built on trade, security cooperation and cross border ties is under pressure following deadly clashes along their shared frontier in mid July. On 15 July 2025, Ugandan authorities reported that South Sudanese troops crossed into Fitina Mbaya village in Uganda’sContinue Reading
This business commentary contains updates from the Ministry of Health, Republic of South Sudan. (FASHODA COUNTY) – Essential medical supplies have been successfully delivered to Fashoda County in Upper Nile State under the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), marking a major step in addressing access challenges in one of SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – A high level delegation from the Office of the President of the Republic of South Sudan visited Juba International Airport on 10 September 2025 to review ongoing infrastructure development and operational enhancement projects. The visit was led by Ambassador Sebit B. Kamonde who stressed the government’s commitmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has taken a major step forward in aviation development with the successful completion of its first night flight at Juba International Airport. The landmark test took place on the evening of 5 September 2025, when an Air Congo Boeing 737 safely departed at 10:15 PM enContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has awarded medals to 191 peacekeepers from the Bangladeshi Force Marine Unit, alongside personnel from ten other nations, for their service in maintaining secure waterways and supporting national development. These peacekeepers have played a critical role in safeguarding rivers andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan and Ethiopia have agreed to accelerate a major road connectivity project as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. The announcement followed high level discussions in Juba on Tuesday between Vice President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel, who chairs South Sudan’s EconomicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Ministry of Trade and Industry held a follow-up meeting on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to discuss priority areas where international support is being sought to strengthen trade and economic growth in South Sudan. The discussions were chairedContinue Reading
