(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism has launched a new hotel classification system aimed at improving hospitality management and aligning the country’s standards with those of the East African Community (EAC). The system uses a one to five star rating for hotels, lodges, and other accommodationContinue Reading
(NEW YORK) – The United Nations Security Council has reviewed an interim report on South Sudan, signalling growing international concern about the country’s political, security, and economic challenges. The report was submitted by the UN Panel of Experts on 11 November 2025 under resolution 2781 (2025) and briefed the CouncilContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan remains among the lowest ranked countries on the Africa Visa Openness Index, highlighting ongoing challenges for business travel, trade and regional integration, according to a joint report by the African Development Bank and the African Union Commission. The index measures how open African countries are toContinue 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
(JUBA) – South Sudan has opened a three day national conference bringing together ministers of information from more than ten states and three administrative areas, as the government steps up efforts to address hate speech and its impact on social cohesion and national stability. The conference, held in the capitalContinue 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 COUNTY) – South Sudan’s standards authority has launched a regional essay competition aimed at engaging young people in discussions on trade, quality and market access, as the country continues efforts to integrate more effectively into African and global markets. The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards announced the officialContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has committed to fast tracking food subsidy measures and strengthening quality control oversight in Lakes State, following high level discussions aimed at easing pressure on consumers and improving market stability. The meeting, held in Juba on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, broughtContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s central bank has outlined key priorities for strengthening the country’s financial sector as it prepares for reforms planned for 2026, signalling a continued focus on institutional development, technology upgrades and skills building across the banking system. The Steering Committee of the Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial SectorContinue Reading
(JOHANNESBURG) – Cooperation among emerging economies in the Global South is gaining renewed attention as India, Brazil and South Africa move to strengthen the IBSA Dialogue Forum, a trilateral platform that seeks to promote inclusive growth and fair global governance outside traditional Western dominated institutions. In a world where economicContinue Reading
