(JUBA) – New United States travel restrictions on several African countries, including South Sudan, could significantly reduce business travel, trade engagement, and investment flows between African firms and US partners, according to business analysts tracking the policy shift. The United States has expanded travel restrictions affecting citizens from multiple AfricanContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – The Mayor of Nimule Municipality in Eastern Equatoria State, H.W. Caesar Longa Fuli, has called on South Sudan’s National Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism to strengthen management of wildlife in Nimule National Park and other national parks across the country. In a recent interview with the SouthContinue Reading
(TONJ SOUTH COUNTY, WARRAP STATE) – Triple A Hotel in Tonj Town has announced a new date for its official grand opening, a development that reflects growing private sector activity in Warrap State. The hotel will now officially open on Sunday, 21 December 2025, following a change to the earlierContinue Reading
(BOMA AND BADINGILO) – African Parks South Sudan has showcased its conservation work at the 15th International Scientific Conference held by the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) from 3 to 5 December 2025. The conference theme focused on “Innovation in Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Tourism: Navigating the Future in aContinue 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
(JONGLEI COUNTY) – A new aerial survey across the Great Nile Migration Landscape has recorded encouraging shoebill activity, offering renewed confidence in conservation efforts for one of Africa’s most elusive bird species. The survey, carried out over Gwom Swamp within the wider Boma Badingilo National Park system, documented thirty fourContinue Reading
(BOMA, BADINGILO) – African Parks hosted a delegation of four European ambassadors over the weekend at Boma and Badingilo National Parks in South Sudan. The ambassadors represented the European Union, France, the Netherlands, and Germany. The visit highlighted ongoing conservation and eco-tourism initiatives and showcased the commitment of African ParksContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – On 28 November 2025, 106 new wildlife rangers graduated in Bor, Jonglei State, following a comprehensive Law Enforcement Training Programme designed to enhance conservation and anti-poaching efforts across South Sudan. The training programme was delivered jointly by African Parks and the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation andContinue Reading
