Political decisions on elections needed by August to avert delays-NEC
The National Elections Commission (NEC) is sounding alarm over rapidly diminishing time available to prepare for South Sudan’s anticipated 2026 general elections, warning that urgent legal and political decisions must be finalized by the end of August to avoid delays. Speaking during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Juba on Thursday, NEC Secretary General Gabriel Bol […]
Analyst questions effectiveness of China-based education training for South Sudanese officials
An analyst has voiced concerns regarding the effectiveness of sending South Sudanese teachers and ministers to China for educational training. Dr. Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Principal of the Graduate College at the University of Juba, argues that the concepts and technology learned in China are not applicable to the realities of classrooms in South Sudan, rendering […]
Floods ravage Payinjiar county, thousands displaced in Unity State
Persistent rains have triggered catastrophic flooding in Payinjiar County, Unity State, submerging entire villages and displacing thousands of residents. According to the report from the ground, homes, schools, and farmlands have been destroyed, forcing families to flee with nothing but the hope of survival. Local authorities alleged that many villages are completely cut off, with […]
Rise in suicide cases troubles Central Equatoria State
Central Equatoria State is experiencing a surge in suicide rates, with twelve incidents reported in the past week alone. This alarming figure was revealed by Leon Abe Brown, the State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency, following a security meeting chaired by Governor Emmanuel Mujung on Wednesday. “Over the past one week alone, […]
