(JUBA) – A major road corridor project that will link South Sudan to the sea via Ethiopia and Djibouti has moved forward, while separate trade talks with Ethiopia aim to speed up cross border goods movement. The Ministry of Trade and Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the MinistryContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The International Civil Aviation Organisation has approved the creation of the Juba Flight Information Region, a decision that transfers full control of South Sudan’s airspace from Sudan to Juba. The approval came after a formal submission led by the Director General of the South Sudan CivilContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Renovation works on the Terminal 3 building at Juba International Airport are nearing completion, with a high level delegation from the Office of the President visiting the site to inspect progress. The delegation included Minister of Presidential Affairs Africano Mande Gedima, Minister of Transport Rizik ZakariaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Heavy trucks and commercial vehicles have been banned from crossing Kapuri Bridge with immediate effect after engineers found the structure could fail, threatening the main road link between Juba, Luri and Mundri. The Ministry of Roads and Bridges issued the order on 25 June. A recent technical inspectionContinue Reading
(BENTIU, UNITY STATE) – A newly built airstrip in Leer has been inspected and found ready to support humanitarian flights, opening a vital supply route for communities cut off by poor roads and seasonal flooding. The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority and the World Food Programme carried out the jointContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON DC) – The United States Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to end temporary legal protections for South Sudanese migrants, a ruling that could expose thousands to possible deportation. The decision gives the president broad power to cancel Temporary Protected Status, a programme that hasContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s aviation regulator is stepping up oversight of facilities across the country, with teams deployed to monitor operations at Malakal Airport while preparations continue for the opening of a new passenger terminal in the capital. The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, led by Dr. Ayiei Garang DengContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to license the country’s first group of air traffic controllers under a new national certification system. The move is designed to improve aviation oversight and bring South Sudan into line with international standards. This announcement follows the recent launchContinue Reading
(JUBA) – For South Sudanese entrepreneurs and students seeking to travel abroad for trade, study or medical care, the rising cost and complexity of visa applications across Africa has become a pressing business concern. An investigation into VFS Global, the Indian outsourcing giant that manages visa processing for 71 governmentsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is set to submit the Boma Badingilo Migratory Landscape for consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site next month, in a move that could strengthen the country’s tourism sector, conservation profile and international cultural standing. The announcement was made by the Minister of Culture, Museums andContinue Reading
