(PORT SUDAN) – South Sudan’s government has conducted a high level visit to oil companies and the oil loading terminal at Port Sudan, highlighting efforts to secure the country’s crude oil exports to international markets. The delegation was led by Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, Minister of Foreign Affairs andContinue Reading
(UNITY STATE) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum has confirmed that the government is working closely with Sudanese authorities to increase oil production at the Block 5A oil field in Unity State. Dr. Chol Deng, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum, made the remarks while speaking on the state-run SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism has launched a new hotel classification system aimed at improving hospitality management and aligning the country’s standards with those of the East African Community (EAC). The system uses a one to five star rating for hotels, lodges, and other accommodationContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan remains among the lowest ranked countries on the Africa Visa Openness Index, highlighting ongoing challenges for business travel, trade and regional integration, according to a joint report by the African Development Bank and the African Union Commission. The index measures how open African countries are toContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON DC) – South Sudan has been placed under full United States travel restrictions following an expansion of US entry rules announced on 16 December 2025, a move expected to affect business travel, education links and diaspora engagement at a sensitive time for the country’s economy. The new measures, issuedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has committed to fast tracking food subsidy measures and strengthening quality control oversight in Lakes State, following high level discussions aimed at easing pressure on consumers and improving market stability. The meeting, held in Juba on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, broughtContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s central bank has outlined key priorities for strengthening the country’s financial sector as it prepares for reforms planned for 2026, signalling a continued focus on institutional development, technology upgrades and skills building across the banking system. The Steering Committee of the Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial SectorContinue Reading
(JOHANNESBURG) – Cooperation among emerging economies in the Global South is gaining renewed attention as India, Brazil and South Africa move to strengthen the IBSA Dialogue Forum, a trilateral platform that seeks to promote inclusive growth and fair global governance outside traditional Western dominated institutions. In a world where economicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has reinforced its role in the country’s sports economy and digital infrastructure by recognising top performers in the South Sudan Premier League and by expanding its 4G plus network coverage to Wadweil in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The company marked the twelfth week ofContinue Reading
(WAU) – Traders in Jou Market, located in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, have praised the state government’s decision to deploy police officers in the market. The move aims to curb theft and protect vendors, particularly ahead of the Christmas season, when market activity increases. SeveralContinue Reading
