(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
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has welcomed its new Deputy Commissioner General, Hon Moses Rou Ayii, during an official ceremony held in Juba on Wednesday. The event also marked the farewell of outgoing deputy head John Mading Bol, who served a ninety day term. Commissioner General William AnyuonContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan plans to introduce its first Data Protection Bill in 2026 as part of efforts to create a safer and more organised digital environment for businesses and consumers. The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Service said the new law will support the country’s growing digitalContinue Reading
(HEGLIG, SUDAN BORDER) – A senior military source confirmed that three South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) soldiers were killed on Tuesday after a drone strike by the Sudanese army targeted the Heglig area. The soldiers were part of a South Sudanese contingent deployed to the Heglig oil field underContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A ten day training programme for procurement officers from various government institutions has concluded in Juba, with participants urged to implement the core principles of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDAA). The training, organised by the PPDAA, brought together officers from multiple government agencies inContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – Six Trucks Rejected for Failing South Sudan Quality Standards. The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) at Nimule has rejected six consignments between 26 November and 8 December 2025, after they failed to meet the country’s national quality standards. The shipments included four trucks of maize grainsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony of Central Equatoria State and Governor James Al Taib Berapai of Western Equatoria State have committed to enhancing cooperation between their states, focusing on unity, development, and security. The meeting took place in Juba on 8 December 2025. Governor Al Taib visited Central EquatoriaContinue Reading
