Construction has officially commenced on a 59 kilometre feeder road connecting the villages of Loka, Limuro, Koyoki, and Birigo in Lainya County, Central Equatoria State. The project, initiated last week, is a community driven initiative in response to government inaction over the years. The road is expected to enhance accessContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has graduated 60 airport security officers after completing a five day intensive training programme at Juba International Airport. The training, led by SSCAA Director General John Woja Elinana, was designed to strengthen aviation security, improve safety standards, and align South Sudan’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has announced the resumption of the Bahr el Ghazal highway project, which had been on hold for nearly two years. Minister of Roads and Bridges, Hon. Simon Mijok Mijak, presented a comprehensive strategic report to Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr Benjamin BolContinue Reading
(TORIT COUNTY) – A United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeeping unit from Bangladesh has cleared a major road obstruction on the Torit–Liria supply route, restoring a key lifeline for trade and humanitarian assistance in Eastern Equatoria State. According to UNMISS, two commercial trucks had become stranded on theContinue Reading
(JONGLEI STATE, BOR COUNTY) – The town of Bor has been without electricity for nearly a week following the shutdown of its main power station for scheduled maintenance, leaving residents, businesses and public services struggling to adapt. The blackout which began on Monday has now entered its sixth day. ManyContinue Reading
(RUMBEK NORTH COUNTY, LAKES STATE) – Heavy seasonal rains have once again cut off much of rural South Sudan, but peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently made their way through mud, swollen tracks, and near impassable roads to reach isolated communities in Rumbek North. SlidingContinue Reading
(KHARTOUM) – Sudan has asked South Sudan to strengthen border security to prevent alleged cross-border supply routes to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, a senior South Sudanese official said on Monday. The request was made in Juba by Malik Agar, Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, during discussions withContinue Reading
(ELEGU, AMURU COUNTY) – Uganda’s northern trade gateway to South Sudan is set for a major transformation with the launch of the Elegu Climate Resilient Cross-Border Market Project. The initiative aims to expand regional trade while addressing climate-related challenges that have historically disrupted commerce. Situated along the strategic Elegu–Nimule corridor,Continue Reading
(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
