Poachers Kill Last Remaining Elephant in Badingilo National Park (JUBA) – Conservation authorities have confirmed that the final remaining elephant in Badingilo National Park was killed by poachers. The death of the 20 year old bull elephant marks the total disappearance of the species from the protected area. The park,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The United States has introduced new travel restrictions and visa bond requirements affecting citizens from 39 countries, including South Sudan, as part of tighter border and immigration controls that took effect from 1 January 2026. The policy, signed on 16 December 2025, expands the previous list of 19Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has ordered all aircraft operators at Juba International Airport (HJJJ) to remove grounded or unserviceable planes within 30 days. The directive was issued in an official circular dated 10 January 2026. The move comes under the Civil Aviation Authority ActContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – More than 60 poachers in Jonglei State have given up hunting as local authorities increase efforts to protect wildlife, officials said. Major General Zackaria Atem, Director of Wildlife in the state, said some people hunt bush meat because of hunger. He warned that commercial poaching, oftenContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA COUNTY) – The organising committee of the Mudari Cultural Festival has carried out an official visit to Lake Joor as part of final preparations for the upcoming cultural event scheduled to take place later this month in Terekeka County in Central Equatoria State. The visit took place on Friday,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan Tightens Airside Access at Juba International Airport The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has issued a public notice restricting access to the airside area of Juba International Airport (JIA). The authority said the move is aimed at ensuring safety, security, and orderly operations at theContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON DC) – South Sudan has again been placed under the highest United States travel warning, a move that reflects ongoing security concerns and continues to shape perceptions among investors, aid agencies, and international partners operating in the country. The United States Department of State has issued a Level FourContinue Reading
(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
(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
(BOMA COUNTY, BOMA NATIONAL PARK) – The South Sudan Wildlife Service recently held a high level meeting in Pibor with Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) government officials and traditional leaders to strengthen wildlife conservation. The gathering, supported by African Parks, aimed to reinforce customary laws regulating hunting and wildlife protection.Continue Reading
