(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
(WASHINGTON DC) – A United States federal judge has temporarily blocked a move by President Donald Trump to end temporary protected status for South Sudanese immigrants, a decision with potential economic and social implications for South Sudan and its citizens living abroad. The ruling allows hundreds of South Sudanese nationalsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Interior has formally cancelled a set of disputed traffic directives, a move that is expected to ease uncertainty for transport operators, vehicle owners and businesses across South Sudan. The decision follows growing concern from the public and commercial sector over recent enforcement measures affecting vehicleContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry of South Sudan has launched an investigation into Shaba General Trading Company following reports of unauthorised shisha imports. The inspection, conducted by Minister Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk on December 18, 2025, was unscheduled and included the Undersecretary Hon. Ustaz Yel LuolContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Traffic Police have issued a nationwide directive requiring motorists and public transport operators to comply with specific vehicle standards within seven days, a move that is expected to affect daily transport operations and related business activity across the country. Major General Kon John Akot, Director GeneralContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Lawmakers in South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly have criticised new traffic charges, calling them illegal and an additional burden on citizens. The controversy emerged during a session of the TNLA on Tuesday, where MPs said recent orders from the Traffic Police Director violated laws passed by parliament.Continue 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) – The head of the South Sudan Revenue Authority has issued a firm warning to staff and the wider business community about improper tax exemptions and rising smuggling cases, saying these practices are putting pressure on the country’s fragile economy. Commissioner General William Anyuon Kuol delivered the message duringContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan plans to introduce its first Data Protection Bill in 2026 as part of efforts to create a safer and more organised digital environment for businesses and consumers. The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Service said the new law will support the country’s growing digitalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has reminded businesses and individual taxpayers across the country to file and pay their November 2025 tax obligations by 15 December 2025. The Authority said all monthly returns must be submitted on time to avoid financial penalties for late filing or delayed payments.Continue Reading
