Breaking News: Bahr El-Ghazal University shuts down amid student protests
The University of Bahr El-Ghazal has declared an immediate closure following heated protests over tuition hikes earlier today. The decision was reached during a crucial board meeting chaired by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr. Kuel Muail Jok. Students have been ordered to vacate the campus and hostels starting today. The protests erupted in the morning, with […]
NEC prepares Central Equatoria for 2026 elections with new office
National Elections Commission (NEC) has inaugurated its Central Equatoria State High Elections Office, a move to prepare groundwork for the upcoming polls. Speaking during the inauguration, Paulino Lukudu Obede, acting governor of Central Equatoria State, said the new office represents a significant milestone in strengthening democratic institutions within the state. Lukudu further stated that the […]
Opposition divisions cast uncertainty over South Sudan’s legislative future
South Sudan’s parliament is set to reopen in June 2025, but deepening political divisions threaten the stability of legislative proceedings. The ongoing crisis, particularly within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO), has disrupted parliamentary functions, raising concerns about governance and the future of the peace process, according to an activist. Civil society leader […]
Above-normal rains threaten South Sudan with renewed flooding crisis
After grappling with successive years of floods, South Sudan is once again on the edge of imminent flooding, as a new seasonal weather outlook indicates a likelihood of above-normal rainfall, particularly in eastern parts of the country. The forecast, released by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) during the 70th Greater Horn of […]
