(JUBA) – South Sudan continues to grow its fish exports, supplying significant quantities to neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fish remains one of the country’s main export products, alongside scrap iron and plastic building materials. In 2023, dried, salted, smoked, or brined fish ranked as the thirdContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The leadership of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) called for stronger teamwork and stricter policy discipline during a high-level meeting held on Monday, 5 January 2026. Directors General and Department Directors attended the session, which focused on improving the implementation of monetary policy and internal governance. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Hon. William Anyuon Kuol, recently visited the Anti-Smuggling Unit and Customs Revenue Division to evaluate the units’ performance, achievements, and operational challenges. The Anti-Smuggling Unit is responsible for preventing the illegal movement of goods into and out ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS), working with local authorities and security personnel, safely disposed of 2,000 cartons of spoiled chicken products at a designated dumping site in Rajaf Payam, Juba County, Central Equatoria State on 2 January 2026. The consignment was referred from the SSNBSContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of Trade and Industry of South Sudan, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, met with the Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Hon. William Anyuon Kuol, on January 5, 2026. The meeting focused on advancing trade facilitation across the country and ensuring efficient cross-border operations.Continue Reading
(WASHINGTON DC) – South Sudanese applicants seeking visas, green cards, citizenship, or asylum in the United States are facing increased uncertainty after United States authorities paused the review of immigration cases from South Sudan and dozens of other countries, widening restrictions that came into effect at the start of 2026.Continue Reading
(UNITED STATES) – South Sudan has been listed among African countries with relatively high welfare participation rates among immigrant households in the United States, according to a dataset recently reshared by United States President Donald Trump, renewing debate over immigration policy and its financial implications. The dataset ranks countries byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Africa recorded some of its most expensive and disruptive internet shutdowns in 2025, with South Sudan listed among the ten most affected countries, according to the latest data compiled by Top10VPN and published by Business Insider Africa. The report highlights the growing economic impact of deliberate internet disruptionsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Zain South Sudan has expanded its mobile data network in Juba County and other parts of Central Equatoria State, strengthening internet capacity in areas that host a large share of the country’s business, public administration and service activity. The company said the expansion includes additional sites delivering anContinue Reading
(DODOMA) – The release of Tanzanian truck driver Juma Maganga after months in custody in South Sudan has drawn renewed attention to the legal and financial risks facing cross border transport operators who supply goods into the South Sudan market. Maganga was detained from February 14, 2025, following a roadContinue Reading
