(JUBA) – Hello Mustapha, I have been having trouble with my car’s electric windows lately. They move very slowly or sometimes get stuck halfway. On a few occasions, I have had to push them up manually. Could this be caused by dust from Juba’s roads or rainwater from the currentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Republic of South Sudan has rolled out a digital platform that allows foreign nationals to apply for visas online, streamlining the process for visitors seeking entry into the country. The e-visa service, managed by the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration under the Ministry ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation since its independence on 9 July 2011, offers travellers a unique mix of natural beauty, cultural depth and adventure. Located in north eastern Africa and bordered by eight countries, it remains largely undiscovered by tourists but holds great potential as a growingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has published a detailed update on the visa types available for foreign nationals wishing to enter South Sudan, alongside the launch of a new government eServices Portal designed to simplify applications and access to public services. The visa policies andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan continues to maintain an active diplomatic presence across the world through a network of embassies and consulates. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, as of July 2025, the country has over 30 official missions across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. TheseContinue Reading
(BOR) – Dr John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology in Bor, Jonglei State, remains closed due to a prolonged food shortage that has disrupted the start of the 2025 academic year. A student leader has blamed the crisis on delayed payments to the institution’s feeding contractor by theContinue Reading
(ABUYONG) – MTN South Sudan, in partnership with the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF), has launched a new network site in Abuyong, Lakes State. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to bring mobile and internet services to remote and rural areas that have long lacked basicContinue Reading
(NAKURU) – The South Sudanese community in Nakuru County, Kenya, is preparing to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the Republic of South Sudan’s Independence on Wednesday, 9th July 2025. The event is expected to bring together South Sudanese citizens, cultural groups and local leaders in honour of the country’s journeyContinue Reading
(CAIRO) – A fresh wave of scrutiny has emerged over the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) after international credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded the bank’s long term credit rating, citing concerns over sovereign lending to several African countries including South Sudan. Moody’s Investors Service announced it had cut Afreximbank’s long termContinue Reading
(Disclaimer: Net worth figures are intended to satisfy curiosity and have never been easily verifiable, even by Forbes or Bloomberg. All assets and liabilities referenced here are based on open source intelligence and public information. Use financial information at your own risk.) (Juba) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir seemsContinue Reading
