(WAU, WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has launched construction work on a new passenger terminal at Wau Airport, marking a key step in the country’s ongoing efforts to expand and modernise its aviation infrastructure. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by senior government officials,Continue Reading
(NIMULE) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards, known as SSNBS, has introduced new laboratory equipment at the Nimule Border Station in a move aimed at improving border inspection services, reducing cargo delays, and strengthening consumer safety controls. The agency said the upgrade forms part of ongoing efforts toContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has held high level talks with the leadership of Central Equatoria State aimed at addressing rising commodity prices and easing pressure on consumers facing worsening economic conditions. The meeting, held in Juba on May 21, brought together the National MinisterContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Arab Emirates has temporarily suspended the issuance of new visas for nationals of South Sudan, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo as part of new measures aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola. The restrictions, which took effect on June 6, 2026, also blockContinue Reading
(JUBA) – East African Community member states have approved new measures aimed at strengthening regional trade and industrialisation, in a move expected to improve business activity across East Africa, including South Sudan’s growing import and manufacturing sectors. The reforms were agreed during a meeting of regional ministers and focus onContinue Reading
(WAU COUNTY) – The Mayor of Wau Municipal Council in Western Bahr el Ghazal, Hon. Joseph John Andrea, has issued a provisional local order for the collection of house local rate fees for 2026. The move sets out a clear framework for residential property charges across the municipality. According toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance and Planning and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have agreed to strengthen cooperation to support food security and agricultural investment, as the country prepares for the upcoming farming season. The Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Bak Barnaba Chol, convened aContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s communications regulator has established a new oversight body to manage the country’s international gateway services and national data centre, a move aimed at improving governance and strengthening control over a critical part of the digital economy. The Director General of the National Communication Authority, RizigContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new initiative to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war was officially launched in the capital on 15 January 2026. The Mine Action and Cluster Munitions Programme Phase Three brings together the National Mine Action Authority and three international organisations including Danish Church Aid, the Danish RefugeeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba has officially launched a service robot named Ayen to its food and beverage department. The hotel management stated on 14 January 2026 that the robot is designed to assist staff by delivering food and drinks to guests. This technology uses advanced sensorsContinue Reading
