(JUBA) – South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation since its independence on 9 July 2011, offers travellers a unique mix of natural beauty, cultural depth and adventure. Located in north eastern Africa and bordered by eight countries, it remains largely undiscovered by tourists but holds great potential as a growingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has published a detailed update on the visa types available for foreign nationals wishing to enter South Sudan, alongside the launch of a new government eServices Portal designed to simplify applications and access to public services. The visa policies andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan continues to maintain an active diplomatic presence across the world through a network of embassies and consulates. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, as of July 2025, the country has over 30 official missions across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. TheseContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Eight foreign nationals have been deported from the United States to South Sudan following a prolonged legal battle that escalated to the Supreme Court. The deportation was confirmed by the US Department of Homeland Security and South Sudanese airport officials after the aircraft carrying the men landed inContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON) – A legal dispute in the United States has drawn attention to South Sudan after eight foreign nationals faced deportation there under an immigration policy introduced during the Trump administration. On Friday, a Massachusetts judge refused to halt the deportations, even as a federal judge in Washington, D.C brieflyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan Fashion Week and Awards 2025 is set to take place on Saturday, 2 August at the Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba. The upcoming event marks the 10th edition of the annual celebration of fashion, culture, and creativity, and is expected to draw designers, models and fashionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The number of people killed in business jet accidents worldwide has increased significantly in the first half of 2025, with South Sudan recording one of the most deadly crashes this year, according to preliminary data from Aviation International News (AIN). A total of 18 fatal turbine business aircraftContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON/JUBA) – The United States Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favour of continuing the deportation of several immigrants to South Sudan, a country still struggling with the aftershocks of conflict and instability. The court’s decision overturned an earlier ruling by a federal judge that had delayed the flight carryingContinue Reading
(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
