(JUB) – The South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN) has called for decisive action from the nation’s leadership and public institutions to tackle systemic corruption, stating it actively obstructs development, peace, and human rights across South Sudan. The appeal was made today, December 9, 2025, to mark International AntiContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan Faces Education Funding Crisis South Sudan’s education sector is facing a severe funding crisis as the government continues to fall short of its legal obligations, according to a coalition of civil society groups and lawmakers. The government has failed to allocate the legally required 10%Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has launched the 13th African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Essay Competition for 2025/2026. The competition invites higher education students across South Sudan to submit essays on the role of harmonised standards in reducing technical barriers to trade and promoting fairContinue Reading
(RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE AREA) – The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces have confirmed that the country’s oil infrastructure remains secure and production continues as normal, despite the Rapid Support Forces taking control of the Heglig oil area across the border in Sudan on Monday. Heglig, located in West Kordofan State, hostsContinue Reading
(UNITY STATE) – The Rapid Support Forces have taken control of the Heglig oil area in West Kordofan State, pushing the conflict in Sudan closer to South Sudan’s vital oil lifeline. Heglig is a key oil hub which supports crude exports from South Sudan through Sudan to Port Sudan. VideosContinue Reading
(UNITY STATE) – Reports from the border area state that the Rapid Support Forces entered the Heglig oil field early Monday. Sources say Sudanese army forces moved away from the area into South Sudan. The oil field, which lies in Sudan near Ruweng and Unity State, is vital for bothContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Transport has announced plans to recruit more than 230 new staff for its Railways and River Transport Departments over the next two weeks. The recruitment aims to address staffing shortages and strengthen operational capacity in these strategic sectors. The announcement followed a meeting of aContinue Reading
(HEGLIG, UNITY STATE BORDER REGION) – The Rapid Support Forces say they have captured the Heglig oil fields from the Sudanese Armed Forces, raising fresh concern over the stability of crude exports that pass through Sudan from South Sudan. An engineer working at the facility said RSF personnel arrived onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The new Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Ateny Wek Ateny, has announced a nine pillar plan focused on increasing internet penetration across South Sudan, signalling a renewed push to expand digital infrastructure and communication services. The announcement was made on 6 November 2025 at a welcoming ceremonyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has officially opened applications for the National ARSO Essay Competition 2025/2026, inviting higher education students across the country to participate. The contest offers a platform for students to explore the role of harmonised standards in facilitating trade and promoting economicContinue Reading
