(Aweil) – Star International University has graduated 90 students from its campuses in Aweil and Juba during its fourth commencement ceremony, marking another step forward for higher education in South Sudan. The ceremony, attended by families, university staff, and senior government officials, celebrated the achievements of students who completed theirContinue Reading
(Juba) – The new Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has pledged to eliminate corruption and prioritise transparency and good governance during his time in office. His message came during the first official State Council of Ministers’ meeting under his leadership, held on Thursday in Juba. Appointed recentlyContinue Reading
(Kuajok) – A group of armed men has looted 300 head of cattle in Tonj North County of South Sudan’s Warrap State, police confirmed, as intercommunal tensions continue to threaten security and livelihoods in the region. The raid took place on Wednesday in Abiriu Boma, Rual-bet Payam. According to localContinue Reading
(Gogrial) – A 45 year old man was killed by a hippopotamus near the riverbank in Mayen Payok payam, Gogrial West County, Warrap State, in an incident that has raised growing concerns about human wildlife conflict in South Sudan’s flood prone regions. The victim, Bak Wol Koor, was fatally attackedContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Government of South Sudan has approved a $9 million (approx. 11.8 billion South Sudanese Pounds at current rates) budget to begin the design phase of a nationwide fibre optic infrastructure project. The move marks a significant step towards improving digital connectivity and modernising the country’s limited andContinue Reading
(Yuai) – The education system in Uror County, Jonglei State, is facing a growing crisis, as unpaid teachers, lack of school buildings, and ongoing insecurity continue to deprive thousands of children of safe and regular access to learning. Local leaders say the situation is deteriorating rapidly. Of the more thanContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has renewed its commitment to banking reform and modernisation, highlighting transparency, digital innovation, and team-based leadership as key themes during a high-level internal staff meeting held at its Juba headquarters on Friday, 27 June 2025. The meeting brought together employees from acrossContinue Reading
(Juba) – Basic food and household items in Juba have become significantly more expensive, causing concern among residents who say they are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living. According to commodity prices collected between 16th and 22nd June 2025, nearly all essential goods have seen sharp increases,Continue Reading
(Moscow) – South Sudanese and other African women are reportedly being recruited under false pretences to work in Russia’s growing drone production facilities, with many ending up in harsh, secretive, and potentially dangerous jobs. Investigations reveal that women from South Sudan, Uganda, Mali, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, and Botswana haveContinue Reading
(Nairobi) – South Sudan is continuing to strengthen its role in Africa’s continental standardisation efforts by actively participating in the 31st General Assembly of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO), held on 26 June 2025. The event brought together member states to review policies, elect new leaders, and set theContinue Reading
