Education Minister promises reform in scholarship allocation after backlash
The National Minister of Higher Education, Madut Biar Yel, has promised to implement stricter measures to address corruption and unfair practices in South Sudan’s scholarship program. The announcement follows a meeting with the Speaker of Parliament, Jemma Nunu Kumba, and the Equatoria Students’ Union, where students voiced grievances about the unequal distribution of scholarships. During […]
OPINION: Help raise awareness on US travel restrictions affecting South Sudanese students
This morning, I received a deeply troubling letter from a South Sudanese student who has been admitted to Columbia University on a fully funded scholarship. He shared the distressing news that during his recent U.S. visa interview, he was placed under administrative processing. The reason? He was told that his country—South Sudan—is under certain travel […]
Markaz Al Salam leads renewed push for enactment of youth empowerment Laws
Despite making up almost three-quarters of South Sudan’s population, young people are often excluded from the national conversations that shape their future. Markaz Al Salam, a dedicated non-profit organization, is working to change this by creating a platform for youth voices in national policymaking. In line with its focus on peace-building, education, and health, Markaz […]
Par pressures Kiir to appoint his SPLM-IO loyalists to vacant government positions
The Juba-based SPLM-IO faction led by interim chairperson Stephen Par Kuol is mounting pressure on President Salva Kiir to appoint loyal members of the group to vacant positions within the transitional government. In a resolution issued at the close of a high-level leadership meeting on August 3, Par’s SPLM-IO leadership called on Kiir to immediately […]
Gunmen kill 8 in cattle market raid near Juba
At least eight people were reportedly killed and eight others injured in a deadly raid on a cattle market in Mogiri village, located just outside South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Tuesday evening. The attackers, believed to be unidentified armed men, struck around 7:30 PM, targeting traders, mainly from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area who had […]
Will Central Bank’s auction revive South Sudan’s troubled economy?
The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has announced a new round of foreign exchange auctions for Thursday, August 7, 2025. The move is part of efforts to reassert control over the currency market and reduce reliance on black market dollar trading. According to the official notice, banks with access to the Refinitiv platform are required […]
Stay away from politics, Ministry warns Youth associations
The National Ministry of Youth and Sports has warned Youth Associations in Juba and the states to stay away from engaging in political activities. The warning issued on Tuesday followed an accusation from Awan Youth Union leadership in Juba that Vice President and Chair of Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, had ordered the arrest […]
