(JUBA) – The United States has introduced new travel restrictions and visa bond requirements affecting citizens from 39 countries, including South Sudan, as part of tighter border and immigration controls that took effect from 1 January 2026. The policy, signed on 16 December 2025, expands the previous list of 19Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is projected to achieve the fastest economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa in 2026, as the country recovers from years of economic contraction and resumes oil exports. The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report estimates the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will expand by 48.8 percentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Chinese smartphone maker TECNO has opened its first flagship retail store in South Sudan, marking a rare private-sector investment in the country’s technology sector. The launch on January 13, 2026, reflects growing demand for smartphones as essential tools for communication, mobile money, and digital services despite challenges suchContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Construction has started on the Wuluturu Bridge in Yei River County, a project expected to improve trade routes, support local businesses, and enhance connectivity across Central Equatoria State. The bridge, which collapsed nearly ten years ago, has been a significant barrier for residents, traders, and transportContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A two day financial management training programme for local government officials has begun in Yei River County, aimed at improving public finance systems and strengthening service delivery at the county level in Central Equatoria State. The training, which started on January 14, 2026, is organised byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered the National Revenue Authority to intensify tax collection and ensure full enforcement of existing tax laws, as the government seeks to strengthen domestic revenue and reduce pressure on public finances. The directive was issued after a briefing by the Commissioner General ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National Security Service is under legal scrutiny following allegations that officers unlawfully seized and sold scrap copper wire valued at more than 36.89 billion South Sudanese Pounds, equivalent to about 5.2 million US Dollars, according to court documents and investigations by Radio Tamazuj. The case centresContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has been briefed on the resumption of oil and gas production at key oil fields and the payment of staff salary arrears at the national oil company, underlining the sector’s importance to South Sudan’s economy. The briefing took place on January 14th, 2026, whenContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Bureau of Statistics of South Sudan has reported notable progress in data collection, skills development, and strategic planning during 2025, while also launching a new official website aimed at improving public access to national statistics. The Bureau announced the launch of its upgraded website at www.nbs.gov.ss,Continue Reading
(KIGALI, RWANDA) – South Sudan is taking steps to strengthen its statistical capacity through a new partnership with Rwanda. The Director General of the South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) visited Kigali on January 12, 2026, meeting with Rwanda’s Director General of the National Institute of Statistics, Ivan Murenzi,Continue Reading
