(CAIRO) – South Sudan’s deputy head of mission to Rwanda, Dominic Jok Deng Majak, has died in Cairo, Egypt, after battling a heart condition for nearly two years. He died on Tuesday night. A relative, Mustafa Biong, said Majak had suffered from the heart condition for almost two years. “DominicContinue Reading
(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
(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) – 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
(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE STATE) – Aerial control operations have been launched against Quelea bird outbreaks that are threatening cereal crops in Upper Nile State. The Quelea bird, also known as the Red-billed Quelea, is a small weaver bird that weighs about 20 grammes. It is described as the most destructiveContinue Reading
(PIBOR, GREATER PIBOR ADMINISTRATIVE AREA) – Fifty young women and men have taken part in a five day workshop in Pibor aimed at strengthening youth networks and expanding their role in peacebuilding, according to IOM South Sudan. The workshop was organised by IOM South Sudan and UNESCO South Sudan inContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – Western Equatoria State has renewed calls for armed youth to return home, with an amnesty offer extended to those willing to abandon violence. Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa made the appeal in Yambio, urging young people still in the bush to come home for dialogue.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba Electric Distribution Company (JEDCO) says it will interrupt electricity supply in parts of Juba City on Saturday, 17th October 2026. The company says the interruption will allow its operation team to connect new transformers to the grid. The first task will affect Feeder E. Power willContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – The Western Equatoria State caretaker Governor, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has announced plans to sponsor 25 students and provide 100 free application forms for prospective students seeking admission to Western Equatoria University. The governor also presented and introduced the university’s Vice Chancellor to the people of the state. HeContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Finishing works at the Juba County Headquarters in Kapuri are continuing after the project was launched last week by the Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Moulana Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo. The county office stated that the works aim to complete the county headquarters building. It said theContinue Reading
