Urban Markets Show No Relief for Shoppers in Juba

Urban Markets Show No Relief for Shoppers in Juba

2025-06-28

(Juba) – Basic food and household items in Juba have become significantly more expensive, causing concern among residents who say they are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living. According to commodity prices collected between 16th and 22nd June 2025, nearly all essential goods have seen sharp increases,Continue Reading

Pilots Applaud Runway Upgrade at Juba Airport

Pilots Applaud Runway Upgrade at Juba Airport

2025-06-27

(Juba) – Pilots operating at Juba International Airport have welcomed the fresh runway markings recently completed as part of ongoing improvements to aviation safety and infrastructure in South Sudan’s busiest air hub. The new lines painted with precision are designed to enhance aircraft movement and reduce the risk of incidentsContinue Reading

Tinted Car Windows Banned in Aweil Over Crime Concerns

Tinted Car Windows Banned in Aweil Over Crime Concerns

2025-06-27

(Aweil) – Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have imposed an immediate ban on the use of tinted car windows and vehicle spotlights, citing growing concerns over public safety and increased criminal activity linked to obscured vehicle interiors. The decision was announced by Colonel Gabriel Ungom Autiak, Acting DirectorContinue Reading

Lakes State Leads €36M Agriculture Transformation Plan

Lakes State Leads €36M Agriculture Transformation Plan

2025-06-27

(Rumbek) – A new €36 million (approximately 42.5 million US dollars) agriculture initiative has been launched in South Sudan, aiming to support climate resilient farming across four states. The Green and Resilience Agriculture and Climate Economy (GRACE) project will target more than 22,000 smallholder farmers and reach nearly 142,000 beneficiariesContinue Reading

Juba Sends Election Supplies to Bahr el-Ghazal State

Juba Sends Election Supplies to Bahr el-Ghazal State

2025-06-22

(Wau) – South Sudan’s National Elections Commission has delivered election materials and equipment to Western Bahr el-Ghazal as part of early preparations for the country’s much-anticipated December 2026 general elections. The handover marks a significant step toward establishing electoral readiness in one of South Sudan’s key states, though challenges remain.Continue Reading