U.S. shifts South Sudan visa processing to Uganda
The United States has ended routine visa services at its Embassy in Juba and shifted visa processing for South Sudan to regional centres, with Kampala, Uganda designated as the processing hub. The change took effect on August 1, 2026, as part of a broader restructuring of U.S. visa operations across Africa that affects 25 diplomatic […]
South Sudan responds to Canada’s embassy move to Ethiopia
South Sudan says it will maintain diplomatic engagement with Canada after Ottawa temporarily suspended operations at its embassy in Juba. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it was aware of the decision by the Canadian side and would continue working with the Canadian government through existing […]
South Korea faces international scrutiny over religious freedom
South Korea is facing growing international scrutiny over religious freedom and freedom of expression following a press conference in Seoul by several international rights and religious-freedom organisations. Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF), CAP Liberté de Conscience, FOREF, CESNUR and Bitter Winter raised concerns about the treatment of religious minorities and the detention of elderly religious […]
Former finance minister Kosti Manibe dies in Nairobi
Former South Sudan Finance Minister Kosti Manibe Ngai has died in Nairobi after a prolonged illness related to heart disease, his family confirmed on Tuesday. Manibe died at M.P. Shah Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment after undergoing an operation. “He underwent an operation and was admitted to the hospital on July 28 and […]
