(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Road rehabilitation work has officially started in Yei town, with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) funding and supporting the initiative. The project was launched on Wednesday morning at the county’s main gate, marking the start of repairs on the airport road. Yei RiverContinue Reading
The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MOICT&PS) of South Sudan, in collaboration with the World Bank, has revealed plans to commence the installation of a fibre optic cable linking Kenya to South Sudan in early 2026. This initiative is anticipated to enhance internet connectivity in the countryContinue Reading
Government officials in South Sudan are working diligently to secure funding for important infrastructure projects, particularly in the realm of road construction. The aim is to improve connectivity across the nation and drive economic expansion. The authorities have underlined that the development of new road networks will increase access toContinue Reading
The Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a warning that force will be used to remove containers and businesses illegally occupying land at Juba International Airport if they do not voluntarily vacate. In a press conference held last Friday in Juba, John Woja Elinana stated thatContinue Reading
(RUMBEK COUNTY) – The municipal council of Rumbek in Lakes State has begun rehabilitating key feeder roads within the town, responding to years of complaints from residents and traders about the poor state of infrastructure, particularly during the rainy season. The project officially commenced on Saturday and is being implementedContinue Reading
(RAJA COUNTY) – Communities in Raja County, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, are facing a worsening humanitarian and economic crisis as a combination of regional conflict, damaged roads and poor infrastructure continue to isolate the area from the rest of South Sudan. The situation has raised alarm among local leadersContinue Reading
(MOMBASA) – A labour strike by casual workers at the Port of Mombasa has caused major disruptions to humanitarian shipments bound for South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with tonnes of essential goods now stranded due to the work stoppage. The workers, mainly loaders at warehouses in theContinue Reading
(WAU) – Business owners in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, are calling on the national government in Juba to urgently honour a compensation agreement following the demolition of 43 shops in 2021 to make way for the construction of the Clement Mboro Bridge. The traders, whose shops were destroyedContinue Reading
(BOR) – Traders at Leudiet Market in Bor welcomed Jonglei State Governor Dr Riek Gai Kok on Thursday with songs and praise as he visited the site to inspect ongoing plans for infrastructure improvement. The governor’s visit came amid state efforts to modernise key markets and improve facilities for traders.Continue Reading
(ABYEI) – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has continued to assist communities in Abyei through a series of infrastructure projects aimed at improving daily life and access to essential services. These efforts also carry significance for regional stability, including in neighbouring South Sudan, which shares aContinue Reading
