South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has reaffirmed a policy requiring all officials holding constitutional positions to obtain his personal authorization prior to any international travel. This directive reinforces President Kiir’s control over the movement of high-ranking government members. The measure appears intended to maintain oversight of officials and potentially curb unsanctioned activity while abroad. While the reasons behind this renewed emphasis on pre-travel approval haven’t been explicitly stated, it suggests a desire for greater management of official representation. This policy impacts officials across the government of South Sudan, placing a significant degree of travel authority directly in the hands of the President. It remains to be seen how this will affect the day-to-day operations of government business requiring international engagement. The implementation of this rule will likely face scrutiny regarding transparency and potential delays in crucial foreign engagements.