(MAGWI COUNTY) – Authorities in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, have formed a multi sector committee to enforce a ban on illegal charcoal export and logging, a move aimed at protecting forest resources and improving local revenue control. The committee was created under Local Order No. 05 of 2025, issuedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A decision by British defence company BAE Systems to withdraw support for a key aircraft type has disrupted humanitarian flights to South Sudan and other crisis affected countries in East and Central Africa, raising concerns for aid delivery and regional business activity linked to logistics and aviation. BAEContinue 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) – The leadership of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has completed a series of management review meetings aimed at assessing institutional performance and setting priorities for the coming year, in a move that has implications for trade, consumer protection, and business confidence in South Sudan. The meetingsContinue Reading
(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
