South Sudan leaders ‘pretend’ to honor peace deal, U.S. warns
The United States on Monday accused South Sudan’s leaders of “pretending” to uphold the 2018 peace agreement while detaining opposition figures and continuing military strikes against civilians. Acting U.S. Representative Dorothy Shea told the UN Security Council that the peace accord “cannot be considered in effect while First Vice President Riek Machar is under house […]
President Kiir hands daughter Adut senior envoy role
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed his daughter, Adut Kiir Mayardit, as Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes, a position previously held by the current Vice President, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel. The post has long been considered influential, serving as a bridge between the presidency and key national programmes. Bol Mel held it before being […]
Political stalemate fuels armed violence across South Sudan – CEPO
South Sudan is grappling with a surge in armed confrontations across several regions, raising fears that the fragile peace achieved under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) could collapse. Reports indicate that Western Equatoria, Central Equatoria, and parts of Greater Upper Nile have witnessed fresh clashes involving government […]
Over 11,000 students left behind in 2024 exams
More than 11,000 students have failed the 2024 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations in South Sudan, raising concerns about persistent gaps in the country’s education system. According to the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, 11,378 candidates, representing 23.7 percent of those examined, did not meet the minimum pass requirements. The figure includes 6,573 […]
South Sudan releases 2024 secondary exam results
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has officially released the long-awaited results of the 2024 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations. “I am delighted to inform the nation that the South Sudan National Examinations Council has finally processed the results of the 2024 exams. I profoundly apologize for the unprecedented delay and pledge that […]
CES governor proposes special courts to handle powerful land grabbers
Central Equatoria State, governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has proposed a plan to establish a special court to deal with land grabbing and other land disputes in the state. This was revealed after a meeting between Governor Mujung and Chief Justice Baak Deng on Tuesday, where key concerns of land issues and social crimes topped their […]
Egypt pledges more scholarships, training support to South Sudan
Egypt has pledged to increase scholarships and training opportunities for South Sudanese students and professionals as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and build national capacity. The commitment was announced during a farewell meeting in Juba between Egypt’s outgoing Ambassador, Moataz, and South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Michael Makuei […]
After dismissal, deputy finance minister says he leaves ‘grateful and wiser’
Former National Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Bec George Anyak, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him, stating that he leaves office feeling both grateful and wiser than when he entered the finance docket. Anyak, a member of the SPLM-IO Party and a loyalist to Dr. Riek Machar, was relieved of his duties […]
South Sudan remains one of the most dangerous countries for humanitarian workers
As South Sudan commemorates Humanitarian Day alongside the global community, it remains one of the most dangerous places for humanitarian workers, ranking second in danger this year, according to the Aid Worker Security Database. “On World Humanitarian Day, we honor humanitarian workers in South Sudan and worldwide, remembering those who have lost their lives in […]
South Sudan economist warns of economic paralysis as cash dries up
A Senior South Sudanese economist is warning that the economy risks grinding to a halt unless the central bank acts quickly to address the country’s worsening cash shortage. Sunday Manyang Agok said, the poor fiscal discipline and weak monetary management have drained liquidity from the system, leaving businesses struggling and families unable to afford daily […]
