Lebanese Community Seeks Trade and Investment Ties With Central Equatoria Government

Lebanese Community Seeks Trade and Investment Ties With Central Equatoria Government

2025-12-05

(JUBA CITY) – The Lebanese community in South Sudan has congratulated Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on his re-appointment and discussed opportunities to strengthen trade and investment links in Central Equatoria State. The meeting, held on 4 December 2025, was led by Consul Ali Myree and included key community members. ConsulContinue Reading

South Sudan Introduces Temporary Passports for Urgent Travel

South Sudan Introduces Temporary Passports for Urgent Travel

2025-12-04

(JUBA) – South Sudan has introduced temporary passports and emergency travel documents to assist citizens with urgent travel needs, particularly for medical treatment abroad, amid a nationwide shortage of regular and diplomatic passport booklets and nationality cards. Director General of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration, Major General Elia Costa,Continue Reading

Oil and Mining Contracts Require Parliamentary Ratification as Oversight Tightens

Oil and Mining Contracts Require Parliamentary Ratification as Oversight Tightens

2025-12-04

(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Parliament will now scrutinise all oil contracts and may veto agreements that do not meet regulatory and environmental standards, a senior lawmaker announced on 3 December 2025. Oliver Mori Benjamin, Chairperson of the Specialized Committee on Information, made the statement during a workshop organised by theContinue Reading

Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap Targeted for .5 Million Climate Fund

Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap Targeted for $52.5 Million Climate Fund

2025-12-04

(JUBA) – South Sudan has secured 52.5 million United States Dollars in climate funding to strengthen resilience in flood-prone areas, the government announced on 3 December 2025. The funding package includes 50 million USD from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and 2.5 million USD from co-financing partners, according to MinisterContinue Reading

South Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti Secure AfDB Funding for Vital Transport Corridor

South Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti Secure AfDB Funding for Vital Transport Corridor

2025-12-04

(JUBA) – The African Development Bank Group has approved 214.47 million United States Dollars to support the second phase of the South Sudan Ethiopia Djibouti Transport Corridor, strengthening one of the most important regional trade routes in East Africa. The funding is drawn from the African Development Fund, the BankContinue Reading

Eastern Equatoria Launches New Registration Rules for Businesses

Eastern Equatoria Launches New Registration Rules for Businesses

2025-12-04

(TORIT, EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – The State Revenue Authority in Eastern Equatoria has announced the start of the Annual Aliens Control and Registration Exercise, which will begin in Torit Town on 1 December 2025. The initiative is carried out together with the Criminal Investigation Department and Torit Municipal Council. OfficialsContinue Reading

Trade Ministry Seeks Fresh Investment With Turkiye and UNCTAD Partners

Trade Ministry Seeks Fresh Investment With Turkiye and UNCTAD Partners

2025-12-04

(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has returned to the country after completing two major international engagements aimed at opening new markets and strengthening economic partnerships. The Minister travelled first to Istanbul to attend the Turkiye Africa Business and Economic Forum, held under theContinue Reading