(BOR COUNTY) – Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok of Jonglei State received a detailed briefing from the World Food Programme (WFP) Bor Field Office and its subcontractors on 22nd September 2025 about the state’s upcoming infrastructure programme. The initiative led by WFP in close collaboration with the Jonglei State GovernmentContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The High Level Committee appointed by President Salva Kiir Mayardit to manage land disputes and informal settlements in Juba has suspended all road construction in the Lokwilili residential area. The decision follows concerns over unauthorised opening of roads in the neighbourhood. The committee met on Wednesday atContinue Reading
(TORIT) – Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has launched a major community engagement initiative to rehabilitate the Torit-Kapoeta road, a key transport corridor in Eastern Equatoria State. The project aims to improve connectivity, support trade, and enhance access for local communities. The launch took place on 24 September 2025 at IlieuContinue Reading
(PANRIENG) – The Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area, Stephano Wieu de Mialek, has carried out an inspection of key roads linking Panrieng, Athony, and Nyokrial, stressing the importance of improved infrastructure for trade, agriculture and local development. The inspection took place on Saturday, 20 September 2025, and wasContinue Reading
(TORIT) – Drivers’ unions in Torit and Magwi Counties in Eastern Equatoria State are warning that worsening conditions along the Juba–Torit highway are driving up costs for transporters and traders. They cite insecurity, collapsed bridges and illegal fees as key challenges that are hurting both drivers and businesses that relyContinue Reading
(EASTERN EQUATORIA) – The Juba–Nadapal road project, a key route linking South Sudan to Kenya, is making steady progress despite fuel shortages and other challenges. The project, launched on 4 September 2025 by the Ministry of Roads and Bridges, is expected to ease the return of South Sudanese refugees fromContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Senior Presidential Envoy Adut Kiir met on Friday with Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi and a delegation of leaders from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) to discuss critical economic and infrastructure challenges facing the region. The talks placed particular focus on the Juba to Pibor road project, whichContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has held discussions with the leadership of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area on ways to strengthen trade and improve road access between Pibor and neighbouring Jonglei State. On 18 September 2025, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Atong Kuol Manyang, receivedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Athian Ding Athian, met on Thursday with the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Manager, Mr. Themba Bhebhe, to review ongoing projects and future areas of cooperation in South Sudan. The meeting, held in Juba on 18 September 2025, focused on AfDB’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has joined government institutions and international partners in launching the Nimule One Stop Border Post (OSBP) Project, which aims to strengthen cross border trade with Uganda. The launch and validation workshop, held on 16 September 2025 in Juba, was organisedContinue Reading
