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Boost for tourism as Maruwa Hills Tourist Camp opens in Boma
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (382+ words) The Maruwa Hills Tourist Camp in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area's (GPAA) Boma County was officially opened on Thursday by South Sudan's Ministry of Wildlife, Conservation & Tourism (MWCT), in partnership with African Parks, a boost to the tourism sector. A…...
South Sudan remains dominant in Pattaya as another fighter is crowned champion
2+ week, 3+ day ago (317+ words) A third member of the South Sudan Kickboxing Federation (SSKF), Abednego Thon, popularly known as "Wizzy," has been crowned champion at the ongoing World Muay Thai Championship in Pattaya, Thailand. Wizzy, competing in the 68 kg category, won his debut international…...
Abyei FM receives equipment to resume broadcasting
2+ week, 4+ day ago (456+ words) A community radio station in the disputed Abyei region has received key broadcasting equipment that will allow it to resume operations after more than two years off air, station officials said Sunday. Abyei Information Radio Services (AIRS), which operates Abyei…...
Drivers in Torit call for increased highway security
2+ week, 6+ day ago (371+ words) Drivers in Torit town in Eastern Equatoria state are calling on authorities to increase security along key highways following a series of attacks on motorists and passengers. The drivers say incidents of robbery, assaults and killings have been reported along…...
Union calls for safety of detained artist Pioth Peace
3+ week, 3+ day ago (229+ words) The Artists" Union in Northern Bahr el Ghazal has called on the government to ensure the safety of popular musician Pioth Peace, who was reportedly taken to an unknown location in Juba by security forces believed to belong to the…...
South Sudan endorses nomination of Boma-Badingilo for world heritage status
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (448+ words) South Sudan on Monday officially endorsed the nomination of the Boma-Badingilo Landscape for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking a significant milestone in the country's conservation efforts. The endorsement comes after the signing of key documents by Minister…...
South Sudan hosts marathon to promote peace and unity
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (392+ words) South Sudan hosted a marathon Saturday in the capital, Juba, as part of the annual Nile Day celebrations aimed at promoting regional solidarity and peace. The weeklong festivities, which began earlier this week, brought together athletes, youth, and government officials…...
Aviation Authority orders removal of grounded aircraft at Juba Airport
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (165+ words) South Sudan's Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has ordered all operators at Juba International Airport to remove grounded, unserviceable, or abandoned aircraft from the airport within 30 days, citing safety and operational concerns. In a circular issued Monday, Director General Dr. Ayiei…...
Interior ministry suspends tinted vehicle fee after public backlash
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (302+ words) South Sudan's interior ministry on Friday suspended traffic charges on vehicles with tinted windows and reversed a rule merging vehicle ownership and insurance documents, following a public outcry. The order, issued by Acting Interior Minister Gen. Mangar Buong, cancels all…...
Yambio traffic police warn about numberless motorcycles
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (382+ words) The traffic police in the Western Equatoria State capital, Yambio, have issued a strong warning to people riding unregistered motorbikes, saying the practice endangers public safety and fuels crime in the town. Speaking during the election of the Western Equatoria…...