South Sudan sets primary, secondary school exam dates
South Sudan’s National Examination Council has released the 2026 examination timetables for candidates sitting the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) and secondary school national examinations. According to the timetables, primary school examinations will begin on Monday, November 16, and end on Friday, November 20, 2026. Secondary school national examinations are scheduled to start on Monday, […]
South Sudan court rejects Machar’s request to present video evidence
A special court in Juba has rejected a request by former First Vice President Riek Machar to present video footage of public statements made by senior government officials before and after his arrest. The ruling was delivered on Friday during the 123rd session of the Special Court on the Incident of Nasir, where Machar and […]
South Sudan health ministry faces test on budget reform promises
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health faces the task of addressing gaps in budget planning, spending, transparency and financial monitoring identified during a four-day assessment in Juba. The assessment, conducted from October 20 to 23, brought together government officials, civil society organisations and the WISH II programme to review the management of resources allocated to healthcare. […]
Kiir hands new officials a fresh mandate to improve service delivery
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sworn in five newly appointed government officials, urging them to strengthen institutional performance, improve public service delivery and contribute to peace and national stability. The swearing-in ceremony took place in Juba on Friday, following their appointments to various government positions. Those sworn into office include Presidential Advisor on International Relations […]
