South Sudan steps up Ebola prevention measures at borders and airports
South Sudan says it has intensified Ebola prevention and surveillance measures at border entry points and airports following reported outbreaks of the deadly virus in neighboring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement was made in a press statement issued by Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, who also chairs the Service Delivery Cluster. […]
Uganda’s Museveni begins another five-year Presidential term
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was officially sworn in for another five-year term, extending his decades-long rule over the East African nation until 2031. The inauguration ceremony, held in the capital Kampala, was attended by regional leaders, senior government officials, diplomats, security chiefs, ruling party supporters, and invited guests from across Africa and beyond. Museveni, who […]
Kiir and Museveni hold strategic talks on security and power
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday held high-level talks with Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between South Sudan and Uganda. The meeting focused on key political, economic, and security issues affecting the two neighboring countries and the wider region. According to officials, the two leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation […]
South Sudan signs deal with regional drivers to restore cargo movement
The South Sudan government and regional long-distance truck drivers have signed an agreement aimed at ending a two-week strike that disrupted cargo transportation and trade along the vital Juba–Nimule Highway. The agreement followed three days of negotiations between a high-level government delegation and representatives of transport unions from across the region, raising hopes for the […]
South Sudan, Kenya agree to ease trade barriers, fast-track cross-border road
South Sudan and Kenya have agreed on a series of measures to dismantle key trade barriers and accelerate construction of a major cross-border road linking the two countries. The measures were agreed after a five-day bilateral meeting in Juba. The talks, which brought together senior government officials from both nations, focused on improving trade flows, […]
South Sudan clears stranded trucks at Nimule border, supplies expected in Juba
Stranded cargo trucks at the Nimule border have been cleared following an intervention by the South Sudan Revenue Authority, with supplies expected to reach Juba soon. The delegation, led by SSRA Deputy Commissioner General Solomon Ariik, arrived in Nimule on Sunday and conducted inspections at several key customs facilities, including the Nimule Customs Division and […]
Nile Basin States mark Nile Day, call for inclusive regional cooperation
Nile Basin countries on Sunday renewed calls for inclusive regional cooperation as they marked Nile Day, emphasizing collective leadership, climate action, and equitable management of shared water resources across the basin. Speaking during the 20th Regional Commemoration of Nile Day in Juba, Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga urged Nile Basin states to strengthen collaboration to […]
SSRA, URA mull cooperation on cross-border trade issues
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in an effort to curb smuggling, illegal dumping, and tax evasion that affect cross-border trade between the two neighboring countries. The agreement follows a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, at the URA headquarters in […]
UN report accuses Uganda of violating arms embargo in South Sudan
A newly released United Nations report has accused Uganda of violating the 2018 arms embargo on South Sudan by sending troops and military equipment across the border, beginning in March 2025. The deployment coincided with renewed fighting between government forces and fighters loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar. Machar’s recent arrest and ongoing trial […]
CES security committee demands immediate withdrawal of UPDF from Kajo-Keji
The Central Equatoria State Security Committee has demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) from parts of Kajo-Keji County following reports of fresh incursions into South Sudanese territory. The resolution was reached during a high-level security meeting chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on Tuesday at Rajaf Payam, Juba […]
