(JUBA) – Zain South Sudan has expanded its mobile data network in Juba County and other parts of Central Equatoria State, strengthening internet capacity in areas that host a large share of the country’s business, public administration and service activity. The company said the expansion includes additional sites delivering anContinue Reading
(RENK COUNTY, UPPER NILE STATE) – South Sudan is facing growing economic and humanitarian pressure following sharp reductions in international aid, including a major cut in funding from the United Kingdom, at a time when the country is hosting more than one million people fleeing the conflict in neighbouring Sudan.Continue Reading
(UNITED STATES) – Many South Sudanese working abroad in the transport sector face a unique balance of freedom, long hours, and loneliness, according to Akoon, a South Sudanese truck driver operating across the United States. In an interview reflecting his day-to-day experience, Akoon described truck driving as a rare professionContinue Reading
(BADINGILO NATIONAL PARK) – African Parks, in collaboration with local communities, the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism (MWCT), and donor partners, has developed an artisanal honey initiative in Lafon, Badingilo National Park. The initiative aims to provide sustainable income opportunities while supporting wildlife and ecosystem conservation. The partnership, establishedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is facing growing tension with international donors over delays and disputes in its fragile peace process, raising fears that the country could return to the widespread violence seen in 2013 and 2016. Concerns centre on the continued detention of key opposition figures, including suspended First Vice-PresidentContinue 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
(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
(VERMONT, US) – South Sudanese families resettled in Bennington, Vermont, are facing significant challenges in finding stable employment and accessing support services, a roundtable discussion hosted at the Bennington County Multicultural Community Center (BCMCC) revealed. Since October 2022, when Bennington was designated as a refugee resettlement site, about 205 refugeesContinue Reading
(KUPYANSK, KHARKIV OBLAST) – Ukrainian forces have destroyed a pipeline used by Russian troops to infiltrate the northern outskirts of Kupyansk, disrupting a concealed route that allowed enemy units to move personnel and build up forces away from direct fire control. The operation was carried out by the 429th SeparateContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has cautioned mobile users across the country about a fake online link that is circulating on social media, urging the public to avoid engaging with it. According to the company, the link invites users to answer several questions before pushing them to a WhatsApp page.Continue Reading
