(JUBA) – South Sudan remains among the lowest ranked countries on the Africa Visa Openness Index, highlighting ongoing challenges for business travel, trade and regional integration, according to a joint report by the African Development Bank and the African Union Commission. The index measures how open African countries are toContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON DC) – South Sudan has been placed under full United States travel restrictions following an expansion of US entry rules announced on 16 December 2025, a move expected to affect business travel, education links and diaspora engagement at a sensitive time for the country’s economy. The new measures, issuedContinue Reading
(JONGLEI COUNTY) – A new aerial survey across the Great Nile Migration Landscape has recorded encouraging shoebill activity, offering renewed confidence in conservation efforts for one of Africa’s most elusive bird species. The survey, carried out over Gwom Swamp within the wider Boma Badingilo National Park system, documented thirty fourContinue Reading
(BOMA, BADINGILO) – African Parks hosted a delegation of four European ambassadors over the weekend at Boma and Badingilo National Parks in South Sudan. The ambassadors represented the European Union, France, the Netherlands, and Germany. The visit highlighted ongoing conservation and eco-tourism initiatives and showcased the commitment of African ParksContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – On 28 November 2025, 106 new wildlife rangers graduated in Bor, Jonglei State, following a comprehensive Law Enforcement Training Programme designed to enhance conservation and anti-poaching efforts across South Sudan. The training programme was delivered jointly by African Parks and the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The vehicle parking expansion project at Juba International Airport has reached an important stage as engineers begin marking the upgraded parking area. The work is being carried out under the supervision of the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, which aims to improve the airport’s capacity and overall passengerContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Senior officials at the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority say the country is entering a new phase of aviation development as they work with the Ministry of Transport to strengthen safety, improve airport facilities and gain full control of national airspace. During a high level meeting atContinue Reading
(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
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has launched a major capacity-building initiative by sending a team of Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) engineers to France for specialized Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) training. The programme began on 1 November 2025 and will conclude on 28 November.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – A five day training programme on geographic information systems has been completed in Juba, bringing together government officers, university students and conservation partners to build skills needed for effective wildlife management and land use planning across South Sudan. The training was held at the Ministry of Wildlife, ConservationContinue Reading
