(WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – The Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Western Equatoria State has announced new registration fees for Primary Eight candidates preparing for the 2025 national examinations. According to Charles Ikpiro, the Director of Examinations, students from government, community, and faith-based schools will be required to payContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Wednesday unanimously adjourned a sitting that had been scheduled to discuss President Salva Kiir’s speech delivered during the opening of parliament last month. The adjournment was prompted by the absence of ministers, whose participation legislators deemed essential for the debate. LawmakersContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement on Wednesday, giving Abu Dhabi a role in South Sudan’s monetary operations, including the secure printing of currency. The memorandum of understanding, signed in the presence ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan and Israel signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation on Wednesday, while the South Sudanese government dismissed reports suggesting the country could host Palestinian refugees from Gaza. The agreement, signed in Juba by South Sudan’s Foreign Minister Monday Semaya Kumba and Israeli Deputy ForeignContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed several key allies of First Vice President Riek Machar from government positions, raising renewed doubts about the stability of the power-sharing agreement established under the 2018 peace deal. The agreement, signed by Kiir, Machar, and other leaders, ended a five-year civilContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Women Union of Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State has appointed interim chairpersons for five counties to oversee operations and prepare for upcoming elections. The appointments are effective from 11 August 2025 until 31 October 2025. The decision follows the amended Women Union constitution of February 2025 and was madeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates to strengthen cooperation in security printing, payment card systems, and technical banking training, Emirates News Agency reported. The agreement is part of a series of deals reportedly signedContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The United States has criticised Kenya for abuses, killings, and breaches of law, stating that respect for human rights declined sharply during the Gen Z protests in June and July 2024. A US report covering this period identified security officers as responsible for arbitrary killings, abuse, unlawfulContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The plan by President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga to compensate victims of demonstrations has stirred concern about its implementation and underlying political motives. Critics argue that the programme should be guided by established procedures for protecting victims rather than being introduced as part ofContinue Reading
(NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA) – Farmers in Kenya have several ways to determine if their cattle are pregnant. Traditional methods, such as observing weight gain, body shape changes, and behavioural shifts, are still commonly used. However, experts warn that these techniques are often unreliable. The country’s beef and dairy sectors contributeContinue Reading
