(JUBA) – A fragile security arrangement around Sudan’s main oil producing area has brought short term relief for South Sudan’s economy, but it has also underlined how deeply Juba’s public finances remain tied to instability north of the border. Last week, fighters from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces entered Heglig, aContinue 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
(PORT SUDAN) – South Sudan’s government has conducted a high level visit to oil companies and the oil loading terminal at Port Sudan, highlighting efforts to secure the country’s crude oil exports to international markets. The delegation was led by Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, Minister of Foreign Affairs andContinue Reading
(LAKES STATE) – The Women Empowerment Solution Initiative (WESI), a national organisation operating in the Bahr el Ghazal region, has concluded a 14-day training programme for water hand pump mechanics, hygiene promotion, and business skills in Lakes State. The training, held in Rumek, brought together 20 participants from the sevenContinue Reading
(UNITY STATE) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum has confirmed that the government is working closely with Sudanese authorities to increase oil production at the Block 5A oil field in Unity State. Dr. Chol Deng, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum, made the remarks while speaking on the state-run SouthContinue 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
(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
(NEW YORK) – The United Nations Security Council has reviewed an interim report on South Sudan, signalling growing international concern about the country’s political, security, and economic challenges. The report was submitted by the UN Panel of Experts on 11 November 2025 under resolution 2781 (2025) and briefed the CouncilContinue 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
