Officials at a joint technical meeting

(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has officially begun implementing the Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and protecting the country’s democratic process ahead of the December general elections. The implementation follows Presidential Directive Number 03 of 2026. On 16 July, theContinue Reading

President Kiir in a joint Meeting with State SPLM Chairpersons in a meeting in Juba. Photo Credit: Press Unit office of the President

(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed senior Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) leaders to strengthen peace, security and community engagement ahead of South Sudan’s general elections scheduled for December this year. Speaking during a meeting with SPLM chairpersons from the states and administrative areas on Friday, President KiirContinue Reading

H.E Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan. Photo Credit-Press Unit, Office of the President

(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a presidential directive establishing and operationalizing three public universities in Central Equatoria, Warrap, and Northern Bahr el Ghazal states. According to a press release issued by the Office of the President on 17th July 2026, the directive aims to expand access toContinue Reading

President Salva Kiir Maryardit. File Photo. Credit Press Unit, Office of the President

(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a presidential directive establishing and operationalizing three public universities in Central Equatoria, Warrap, and Northern Bahr el Ghazal states. According to a press release issued by the Office of the President on 17th July 2026, the directive aims to expand access toContinue Reading

NCA and Partner officials in a group photo-NCA

(JUBA)-South Sudan is taking a major step towards faster and more reliable digital connectivity after the National Communication Authority, or NCA, concluded a two-day inception workshop on developing the country’s National Spectrum Management and 5G Strategy. The workshop brought together representatives from the Ministry of ICT and Postal Services, theContinue Reading

Health officials and Partner staff in a group photo. Credit: Isaac Boboya Lemi

(JUBA)- The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Health on Thursday hosted a delegation from Amref Health Africa in Juba to strengthen collaboration aimed at improving healthcare service delivery across the state. During the meeting, Amref Health Africa Project Manager, Modong Manuela, outlined the organisation’s ongoing support in South Sudan. TheContinue Reading

CES Cabinet during its weekly meeting in Juba on Friday. Photo credit: Press Unit, office of the governor

(JUBA) – The Central Equatoria State Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of an Institute of Cooperative and Rural Development aimed at strengthening cooperative societies and farmers’ groups across the state. The decision was reached during the State Cabinet meeting held on Friday, where ministers endorsed a memorandum presentedContinue Reading

Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony. Photo Credit: Press Unit Office of the Governor

(JUBA) – The Government of Central Equatoria State says it is working closely with the National Government to engage Ugandan authorities over what it describes as persistent incursions by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) into Kajo-Keji County. The matter dominated discussions during the State’s Ordinary Council of Ministers meetingContinue Reading

Koneta Hub and Gender officials Pose for a group photo at its project location in Yei. Credit: James Innocent

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Central Equatoria State Director General for Gender, Child and Social Welfare has commended Koneta Hub Initiative for its efforts in combating child malnutrition in Yei River County through a UNICEF-supported nutrition programme benefiting thousands of vulnerable children. Speaking during a visit to the organization’s officesContinue Reading