(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
(JUBA) – South Sudan has been widely cited as the world’s fastest growing economy in 2025, with projections suggesting growth of 24.3 percent. However, closer examination of the data shows that these claims require caution, particularly for investors and policymakers tracking the country’s real economic outlook. The forecast was publishedContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Members of the Mahad Juba Al Elmi Alumni Association visited Al Sabah Children’s Hospital in Juba on Saturday, providing food and support to mothers and children who spent the Christmas holiday at the facility. The visit formed part of a Christmas outreach programme aimed at assisting familiesContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – The European Union funded One Stop Border Post (OSBP) project in Nimule, Eastern Equatoria, is advancing steadily as South Sudan strengthens its position as a regional trade hub. The initiative aims to modernise border operations, facilitate trade with Uganda, and support broader economic growth. A high level meetingContinue Reading
(NEW DELHI, INDIA/JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Health is pursuing a strategy to strengthen the national health sector through a combination of traditional medicine integration and international collaboration. Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, Minister of Health, represented South Sudan at the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional MedicineContinue Reading
(BRUSSELS, BELGIUM) – The countries of the European Union have agreed to provide Ukraine with 90 billion euros, equivalent to approximately 105.5 billion US dollars, in financial support for the period covering 2026 and 2027, according to a statement by the President of the European Council, António Costa, on 19Continue 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) – South Sudan’s public broadcaster SSBC has outlined significant funding and infrastructure needs as the government begins to assess preparedness for the 2026 general elections, highlighting the role of nationwide media access in supporting a credible electoral process. The Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Ateny WekContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Roads Authority (SSRA) has signed a contract with Ethiopian-based Stadia Engineering Works Consultant to prepare the concept design for the Pagak–Maiwut–Paloch Road. The announcement was made on the SSRA’s official online portals on Monday, marking the start of the preliminary engineering phase of the project.Continue Reading
(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE) – Communities from Yei River County have urged Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony to prioritise road repairs and investment in local coffee farming schemes to boost trade and economic growth. The visit took place on 13 December 2025 at the Governor’s residence in Juba. Delegates congratulated GovernorContinue Reading
