South Sudan opens Global Logistics convention as stakeholders push regional integration
South Sudan has opened the three-day Global Logistics Convention 2026 in Juba, with regional and international stakeholders calling for stronger transport networks, improved trade facilitation and deeper cooperation to unlock Africa’s economic potential. The convention, hosted at the Pyramid Continental Hotel under the theme “Transport and Logistics as a Catalyst for Africa’s Integrated and Sustainable […]
Juba Global Logistics Convention adopts resolutions to boost trade
A three-day Global Logistics Convention in Juba has adopted a series of resolutions aimed at reducing trade barriers, improving transport infrastructure and accelerating digitalisation in South Sudan’s logistics sector. The convention brought together logistics and transport experts from across Africa and beyond, alongside government officials, policymakers, private-sector representatives and industry leaders to discuss challenges affecting […]
Nyamini land demarcation declared null and void as community warns buyers
The Yangwara-Pojulu Tijor Community has declared the ongoing demarcation and allocation of plots in the disputed Nyamini area “null and void”, warning buyers and investors against developing land acquired through what it describes as unauthorised transactions. The community says Nyamini is ancestral land belonging to the Yangwara people, particularly the Napija Clan of Ku’da Boma […]
Central Equatoria halts Juba community sports after violent incidents
The Central Equatoria State government has suspended all community sports tournaments in Juba with immediate effect following a series of violent incidents at local playgrounds. The suspension was announced in Ministerial Order No. 97/2026, issued on Monday, 17 August, by the State Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Bush Buse. The order cited recent incidents […]
Youth leaders, activists clash with interior minister over youth day venue change
Youth leaders and civil society activists have clashed with South Sudan’s Interior Minister, Gen. Aleu, over the decision to change the venue for the country’s International Youth Day celebration. The celebration had been expected to take place at the Dr John Garang Mausoleum, a site of major historical significance to South Sudan, but was moved […]
MTN launches Shabab Nation to connect and empower South Sudan’s youth
MTN South Sudan has launched a new youth-focused initiative aimed at connecting, empowering and creating opportunities for young people across the country. The telecommunications company unveiled MTN Shabab Nation on 13 August 2026, coinciding with International Youth Day, describing it as a youth community and lifestyle platform targeting people aged between 15 and 25. MTN […]
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 Sudan name N’sengi Biembe as Bright Stars coach
South Sudan have appointed Belgian coach N’sengi Biembe Christian as head coach of the senior national football team, the Bright Stars. The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) announced the appointment after signing a one-year contract with the Congolese-born Belgian coach. The agreement includes an option for renewal by mutual consent. Biembe will oversee the senior […]
Gen. Olony’s Agwelek-Kitgwang group joins SPLM in Juba
The Agwelek-Kitgwang group led by Gen. Johnson Olony has formally joined the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), with more than 500 members welcomed into the ruling party at a ceremony in Juba. The event brought together senior SPLM officials, including the party’s Secretary-General, Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, Upper Nile State Governor Gen. James Koang and […]
Changing minds, changing lives: How sport is redefining disability in South Sudan
South Sudan is increasingly looking beyond sport as competition and embracing it as a tool for peacebuilding, disability inclusion and youth empowerment. That ambition gained fresh momentum during a national workshop in Juba, where government officials, sports leaders and disability advocates launched the second phase of the blind sports project while calling for stronger investment […]
