The Boma–Badingilo Migratory Landscape has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming South Sudan’s first World Heritage Site in recognition of one of the world’s largest intact wildlife ecosystems and the planet’s biggest terrestrial mammal migration. The announcement of the inscription was made on Saturday by the government ofContinue Reading
(ARUA CITY, UGANDA) – Uganda and South Sudan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening border security, expanding trade and promoting peaceful coexistence along their shared border following a high-level joint meeting held in Arua District, Uganda. The Sixth Uganda-South Sudan Joint Border Meeting on Economic and Security Cooperation, West NileContinue Reading
(ARUA CITY, UGANDA)- South Sudan and Uganda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening peace, security, and cooperation along their shared border, as delegates from both countries continued bilateral discussions in Arua City, Uganda. The second day of the Cross-Border Peace and Security Coordination Meeting, held on Friday, 24th July 2026,Continue Reading
(JUBA) -South Sudan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation on key areas of mutual interest. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Honorable Ambassador Dr. James Pitia Morgan, held talks with the United States Ambassador to South Sudan, His ExcellencyContinue Reading
(ARUA CITY, UGANDA) – Authorities from Central Equatoria State and neighbouring districts in Uganda’s West Nile region are holding bilateral talks following renewed clashes between the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, or UPDF, and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces, the SSPDF The confrontation occurred on July 14th in Liwolo PayamContinue Reading
The announcement by the National Elections Commission (NEC) that general elections are scheduled for 22 December 2026 has reignited political debate across South Sudan. Among members of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), the prospect of elections has generated renewed excitement and optimism. In a previous opinion article, IContinue Reading
(TOKYO, JAPAN) -The Association for Media Development in South Sudan, AMDISS, has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing a new JICA-supported project aimed at promoting freedom of expression and access to information in South Sudan. Speaking during the Joint Coordinating Committee meeting in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, AMDISS Executive Director AyaaContinue Reading
(JUBA) -The Embassies of Canada, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States have called for increased public funding to strengthen South Sudan’s health sector following the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the region. In a joint statement released on 21st July, the diplomatic missions expressed concernContinue Reading
(JUBA)-Business Community to reduce fuel prices across the country in a move aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens. The decision was reached during a meeting between the Sub-Committee of the Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reform and representatives of the Somali Business Community. The meeting was chaired byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has officially begun implementing the Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and protecting the country’s democratic process ahead of the December general elections. The implementation follows Presidential Directive Number 03 of 2026. On 16 July, theContinue Reading
