Western Bahr el Ghazal governor directs 10% school fee cut
The Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, Maj. Gen. Sharif Daniel Sharif, has directed all private schools in the state to reduce school fees by 10 percent for the 2026 academic year, following growing concerns from parents over the rising cost of education. The directive was issued after repeated appeals from citizens, with Governor […]
From grass thatch to modern classrooms: A new dawn for learners in Rubkona
Learners and teachers in Rubkona County, Unity State, are celebrating a significant milestone in education with the transition from fragile grass-thatched shelters to newly constructed modern classrooms. For years, pupils at Dengjaak Primary School endured harsh learning conditions, facing minimal protection from rain, heat, or strong winds. The completion of eight permanent classrooms, an administration […]
Mundri children pay price as renewed fighting cripples schools, safety
Renewed fighting between South Sudan’s opposing forces has left a generation of children in Mundri East County paying a heavy price. Since clashes erupted in late September, schools have been closed, communities displaced, and the safety of children severely compromised, leaving families and educators desperate for a return to peace. The clashes that began in […]
CSE pilot set for rollout as PHAF concludes teacher training in Juba
The Public Health Advocacy Foundation (PHAF) has completed a one-day intensive training for 22 teachers in Juba, marking a major step toward the rollout of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Pilot Programme in five primary schools across the city. Teachers from Munuki East 1, Munuki East 2, Libya 1, Gudele East 1, and Gudele East […]
South Sudan launches $17 million schools project targeting 200,000 children
South Sudan has launched a landmark education initiative aimed at protecting over 200,000 schoolchildren from the escalating effects of climate change, including floods, droughts, and extreme heat that continue to disrupt learning across the country. Speaking during the launch in Juba, Vice President Josephine Lagu described the project as “a promise to the children of […]
Libya One clinch double titles at inter-schools’ tournament
Jubilation filled Juba National Stadium on Wednesday as Libya One School achieved a remarkable double, winning both the boys’ and girls’ finals at the South Sudan Inter-Schools Football Tournament. The much-anticipated event drew crowds of students, parents, and football lovers, who cheered passionately as the young talents battled under the slogan “For Equality and Justice.” […]
High-level forum calls for action to empower young women in agriculture
Government officials, UN agencies, and development partners have urged stronger investments in young women’s participation in agriculture, calling it essential for food security, inclusive economic growth, and lasting peace. The High-Level Intergenerational Forum on Women in Agriculture, held in Juba under the theme “Empowering Young Women in Agriculture and Agribusiness: A Force Multiplier for Gender […]
Central Equatoria, WPDI launch third cohort of women’s livelihood project
The Central Equatoria State Government, in partnership with the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI), has launched the third cohort of the Women’s Livelihood Project. The project aimed at empowering underserved women in Juba City, Juba County, and Terekeka County through entrepreneurship and business management training. The program seeks to boost women’s economic participation by […]
Starford International College earns full University accreditation
The Government of South Sudan has officially upgraded Starford International University College to a fully accredited university, following the issuance of Ministerial Order No. (23) 2025 by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Madut Biar Yel. The order, issued in Juba on October 21, 2025, and signed by the Minister in his capacity […]
South Sudan’s youth equipped with tools for democratic future
As South Sudan moves toward its first democratic elections, the nation’s youth are being actively prepared with the tools necessary for meaningful political participation, ensuring their voices are critical for a peaceful and democratic future. On Thursday, October 16, 2025, a “Youth Dialogue on Practical Tools for Public Engagement,” held at the South Sudan Council […]
