(WASHINGTON DC) – South Sudanese applicants seeking visas, green cards, citizenship, or asylum in the United States are facing increased uncertainty after United States authorities paused the review of immigration cases from South Sudan and dozens of other countries, widening restrictions that came into effect at the start of 2026.Continue Reading
(UNITED STATES) – South Sudan has been listed among African countries with relatively high welfare participation rates among immigrant households in the United States, according to a dataset recently reshared by United States President Donald Trump, renewing debate over immigration policy and its financial implications. The dataset ranks countries byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Africa recorded some of its most expensive and disruptive internet shutdowns in 2025, with South Sudan listed among the ten most affected countries, according to the latest data compiled by Top10VPN and published by Business Insider Africa. The report highlights the growing economic impact of deliberate internet disruptionsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Zain South Sudan has expanded its mobile data network in Juba County and other parts of Central Equatoria State, strengthening internet capacity in areas that host a large share of the country’s business, public administration and service activity. The company said the expansion includes additional sites delivering anContinue Reading
(DODOMA) – The release of Tanzanian truck driver Juma Maganga after months in custody in South Sudan has drawn renewed attention to the legal and financial risks facing cross border transport operators who supply goods into the South Sudan market. Maganga was detained from February 14, 2025, following a roadContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Kenya Revenue Authority has announced plans to sell large consignments of sugar originally destined for South Sudan through a public online auction scheduled for February 9 to 13, 2026. The move follows the failure by importers to clear and remove the goods from customs custody within theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of Central Equatoria State has approved a new tax rate for the issuance of yellow fever vaccination cards, a move aimed at covering vaccine costs while tightening controls on illegal documentation, according to an official statement issued in Juba on Wednesday. The decision was reached duringContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of National Roads and Bridges, Peter Lam Both, has announced a new business focused vision to develop South Sudan’s road infrastructure by 2026, aimed at accelerating trade, improving connectivity and supporting economic growth. Speaking on the government’s plans, the minister said the strategy will rely onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba Electricity Distribution Company Limited has announced that all its service centres will remain operational during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, a move aimed at supporting households and businesses that rely on continuous electricity services in the capital. In a customer notice issued on 24 DecemberContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba Electricity Distribution Company Limited has issued a public invitation to qualified and reputable insurance companies to submit bid proposals for the provision of medical insurance services and comprehensive motor vehicle insurance for the year 2026. The move reflects the growing use of structured procurement by major serviceContinue Reading
