(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – More than 60 poachers in Jonglei State have given up hunting as local authorities increase efforts to protect wildlife, officials said. Major General Zackaria Atem, Director of Wildlife in the state, said some people hunt bush meat because of hunger. He warned that commercial poaching, oftenContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The authorities of Yei River County held a one-day dialogue on land rights and urban planning on 12 January 2026, bringing together county officials, traditional leaders, elders, and landowners. The meeting focused on land ownership, distribution, and planning in Yei. Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme, Commissioner ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has officially moved its headquarters to a new location in Juba. The agency, which plays a key role in setting and monitoring standards across industries in South Sudan, will now operate from the Tongpiny South Area, in the building formerlyContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – Electricity has officially reached Nimule municipality in Eastern Equatoria State following the energising of a power transmission line importing electricity from neighbouring Uganda. Conex Energy Corp announced that the main transmission line supplying the border town has been switched on, bringing grid based electricity to the local distributionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Congestion at the Port of Mombasa is creating growing challenges for regional trade, with direct implications for South Sudan businesses that rely heavily on the Kenyan port for imports. A rising backlog of empty containers is blocking the smooth handling of containerised cargo, pushing up freight costs andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s business environment continues to reflect both deep structural risks and significant long term market opportunities, according to an overview of economic and investment conditions in the country. Analysts note that the world’s youngest nation remains shaped by years of conflict, weak institutions, and heavy dependence onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Bitcoin Cash (BCH) will host a community meetup in Juba on 24 January 2026 from 12:00 to 14:00 UTC. The event, titled the BCH South Sudan Meetup 2026, aims to provide a forum for discussion on recent developments in the cryptocurrency sector and regional adoption trends. The sessionContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA COUNTY) – The organising committee of the Mudari Cultural Festival has carried out an official visit to Lake Joor as part of final preparations for the upcoming cultural event scheduled to take place later this month in Terekeka County in Central Equatoria State. The visit took place on Friday,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Red Cross has opened a new National Warehouse at its headquarters in Juba, a move expected to strengthen logistics management and improve the efficiency of humanitarian operations across the country. The facility was officially opened during a ceremony attended by the leadership of the SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan has reaffirmed the importance of strong internal discipline, teamwork and adherence to banking regulations as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s central banking institution. On Friday, the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Yeni Samuel Costa, addressedContinue Reading
