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 […]
Rejaf’s new farming project puts women, youth at the center

On the fertile banks of Rejaf East’s Gbuduge village, the sound of hoes striking the earth carries more than the promise of crops, it signals a new chapter for women and youth determined to fight hunger and reclaim their future through farming. At the launch in Tokiman East, State Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Forestry, […]
Why UNSC should support AU’s call for inclusive leadership dialogue in South Sudan

A prominent civil society leader is urging the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to fully support the African Union’s (AU) call for an inclusive leadership dialogue in South Sudan, as the country faces heightened political and security tensions that threaten to derail the fragile peace process. In a statement on Monday,Edmund Yakani, executive director of […]
Youth urged to lead ‘Second Liberation’ through education and unity

South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Aketch, has called on the nation’s young people to lead a “second liberation,” this time not through conflict, but through education, peace, and unity. Dr. Geng made the appeal during International Youth Day celebrations at Rock City Playing Ground over the weekend. The event was […]