(SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA) – South Sudan is exploring cooperation with South Korea’s Lee Tae Seok Foundation to expand artificial intelligence education, scholarships and medical training. The discussions covered the foundation’s Jolly Academy initiative, which provides structured lessons aligned with the national curriculum in English, mathematics, science and public health, accordingContinue Reading
(SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA) – South Sudan is exploring cooperation with South Korea in healthcare and pharmaceutical development, with a focus on access to medical products and building local healthcare capacity. The discussions took place during a visit by the Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Hon. Adut Kiir, to theContinue Reading
(SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA) – South Sudan has opened talks with South Korea’s state water agency to develop the long stalled Fula Dam and overhaul water infrastructure, with the proposed hydropower project carrying an estimated cost of $2 billion. The Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Hon. Adut Kiir, met K-waterContinue Reading
(SEOUL) – South Sudan is seeking to send 1,500 students to study in South Korea under a proposed government sponsored initiative, the Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Hon. Adut Kiir, has said. The plan would build on the National High School Sponsorship Programme, which has provided 1,500 scholarships forContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A delegation from Zambia has visited the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) to learn from the country’s experience in digital revenue collection and tax administration. The visit focused on electronic systems designed to improve transparency, accountability and revenue mobilisation. The delegation visited the SSRA headquarters on Wednesday, 14thContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Elections Commission has announced vacancies for 13 State and Administrative Area Returning Officers, one for each of South Sudan’s ten States and three Administrative Areas. Applications are open from 14th October until 21st October 2026. The Returning Officers will coordinate and supervise electoral operations in theirContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Dr. Moua Moti Moua Korok has been sworn in as the new Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. President Salva Kiir Mayardit presided over the swearing-in ceremony. The appointment comes as the ministry carries the responsibility of providing legal services, supporting constitutional affairs and contributingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s ruling SPLM party has directed all aspirants seeking its nomination to return to their constituencies and prepare for primary elections. The directive covers those seeking the party’s nomination for the presidency, national parliamentary seats, governorships, state assembly seats, chief administrator positions and seats in the legislativeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The University of Juba is set to establish a ground satellite station, as South Sudan and Israel move to deepen cooperation in emergency medical training and space science. A senior Israeli diplomat visited Juba this week to review progress on several joint initiatives, according to officials. The firstContinue Reading
(KAMPALA, UGANDA) – Uganda and South Sudan have signed a trade memorandum of understanding, with both sides pledging to ease border delays and costs facing traders along the route between the two countries. The agreement was signed on Wednesday in Kampala at the second Uganda-South Sudan Business Forum and Exhibition.Continue Reading
