(JUBA) – The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in South Sudan has officially announced that applications for the 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) are now open. This initiative offers South Sudanese high school graduates and university students an opportunity to study in China. Applicants are encouraged to visitContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Three South Sudanese education professionals have been selected to take part in an international training programme in India aimed at strengthening institutional planning and leadership in the education sector. The participants are Charles Michael Machiek Raw, Alfred Angasi Dominic Oliha and Joice Chandia Mathew Lubayi. They will attendContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY, JONGLEI STATE) – The Governor of Jonglei State, Dr Riek Gai Kok, has urged religious organisations and citizens to promote unity, peace and faith as key values for the recovery and development of the state and South Sudan as a whole. Speaking during a church service in BorContinue Reading
(CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE) – Zain South Sudan has announced the expansion of its 4G network and the introduction of new sites offering an advanced 4.75G service across parts of Central Equatoria State. The company, one of the main telecommunications providers in the country, made the announcement on 2 January 2026.Continue Reading
(RENK, UPPER NILE) – The UK has been accused of breaking its promise to provide critical foreign aid to Sudan and South Sudan after support reaching the neighbouring country, hosting more than 1.3 million refugees, was drastically reduced. When the UK announced in February 2025 that its aid budget wouldContinue Reading
(BIEH COUNTY, JONGLEI STATE) – The Ghana Formed Police Unit One (GHFPU 1), Rotation Nine, has delivered medical supplies and food to Bieh Community Hospital in South Sudan. The initiative aimed to provide immediate relief and strengthen cooperation between peacekeepers and the local community during the Christmas season. The outreachContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenya Revenue Authority has announced plans to auction large quantities of sugar that were destined for South Sudan after importers failed to clear the consignments within the required customs period. The public auction will run from February 9 to February 13, 2026, through the authority’s official online auctionContinue Reading
(OPINION | Arch Bishop Elias Taban Parangi) In a nation as diverse as South Sudan, where 64 tribes live side by side, our true strength should come from unity, not from tribal identity. We must move beyond tribal loyalties and avoid making political choices based on tribal interests. The revivalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of Central Equatoria State has announced the death of Hon Osman Loku Wani, a Member of Parliament representing Terekeka County at the National Legislature, with tributes highlighting his service to the people of South Sudan and his role in public life. In a condolence message issuedContinue Reading
(KAJO KEJI COUNTY) – The Kajo Keji Expo 2025 brought together residents, leaders and artists in a major cultural gathering that showcased peace, unity and shared identity in one of South Sudan’s border communities. The event was widely viewed as more than a public exhibition, serving as a symbol ofContinue Reading
