(NAIROBI) – South Sudan and Sudan have begun formal discussions on the delineation of their shared airspace and the future structure of the Juba Flight Information Region. The talks opened on Wednesday in Nairobi, bringing together aviation authorities, regional bodies and technical experts to support a process viewed as importantContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has joined a coalition of thirteen countries introducing new taxes on luxury air travel, including private jets and premium airline seats. The coalition aims to raise funds for climate action by asking passengers with the highest emissions per traveller to contribute more. The group, known asContinue Reading
(BOMA, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – Five young people from local communities have begun a six month practical training programme with African Parks (AP) in Boma National Park to gain hands on experience in building, welding and electrical work. The initiative is part of African Parks’ ongoing effort to equip youth withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism has announced plans to register and classify all hotels, tour operators, and travel agencies across South Sudan under the new Tourism Act 2024. Director General for Tourism, Laura Tete, said the registration process will ensure that all operators meet theContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA COUNTY) – The National Ministry of Roads and Bridges has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Road and Bridge Corporation to carry out a feasibility study for the construction of Tali International Airport in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria. Minister of Roads, Simon Majok Mijak, confirmed theContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON DC) – The United States government has announced that Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals will end on 5 January 2026, bringing to a close a residency arrangement that has allowed thousands of South Sudanese to live and work legally in the country for more than a decade.Continue Reading
(BOMA PARK) – South Sudan’s Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism Denay Jock Chagor has expressed strong support for new initiatives to strengthen conservation and tourism development following an aerial tour of the Jonglei – Badingilo – Boma landscape with African Parks Network. During the tour, the Minister witnessed theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The European Union has pledged stronger support for conservation and sustainable development efforts in South Sudan following a meeting between the EU Ambassador to South Sudan, H.E. Pelle Enarsson, and the Country Representative of African Parks South Sudan held in late October. The discussion focused on enhancing collaborationContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – A new recreational site known as Juba Dream Park is set to open to the public in December at the former location of Central Park near Modiria Roundabout in Juba. The project is expected to bring new life to the capital’s outdoor leisure space and promote tourismContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA), in partnership with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has made further progress in improving safety infrastructure at Juba International Airport with the construction of a new firefighting water tank facility. The development is part of a broader planContinue Reading
