(JUBA) – South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has made two official trips to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year, the latest ending this past Tuesday, in a diplomatic and economic effort to ease the country’s deepening crisis. President Kiir’s latest visit began on 22 June and lasted over twoContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Driving barefoot is a common practice for some motorists in South Sudan, especially in rural areas where people often hop behind the wheel after farming or walking barefoot at home. But is it illegal? And more importantly, is it safe? According to South Sudan’s current traffic regulations, thereContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé, a luxury vehicle designed with both comfort and performance in mind, is making its way into South Sudan’s premium car market. With a top speed of 260 km/h and a suite of intuitive digital features, this high end car appeals to motorists whoContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has seen major growth in internet and mobile phone usage, with new data from the National Communication Authority (NCA) showing significant progress toward digital inclusion. The number of internet users in the country has grown from 1.3 million in 2024 to 1.9 million in 2025, pushingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Car ownership is becoming more attractive to many South Sudanese, especially as transport costs rise and private mobility becomes a sign of stability. But for many, the road to owning a vehicle begins with a loan and ends in unexpected financial difficulty. Take the story of Simon Maluach,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – For over 11 years, James Kenyi, a car enthusiast from Juba, has kept his 1999 Toyota Caldina in near perfect condition through a strict personal maintenance routine. His unwavering discipline in car care, combined with a refusal to share the vehicle with anyone, not even close family, hasContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON/JUBA) – The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Trump administration, allowing the deportation of eight foreign nationals with serious criminal records to South Sudan, a country currently facing ongoing insecurity and humanitarian challenges. The men originally from Cuba, Vietnam and Mexico, had been held atContinue Reading
(JUBA) – As South Sudan continues to battle its longest running cholera outbreak since gaining independence in 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged the critical assistance provided by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and WHO Standby Partners. This joint support has significantly boosted the country’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Vice President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel, who also chairs South Sudan’s Economic Cluster, met with a delegation from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Thursday to update them on the country’s peace and development progress. The meeting took place in Juba, as the IGAD team continues itsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MoICTPS) has begun discussions on introducing a licensing system for radio and television stations to support its growing operational and salary costs. The proposal which was tabled during the Ministry’s 12th leadership meeting held on Thursday aims to improveContinue Reading
