(Juba) – The Government of South Sudan has launched an official investigation into reports of a rising number of birth defects, stillbirths, and miscarriages in areas where oil production is active. The Ministry of Petroleum announced that it is examining whether environmental pollution from oil operations could be contributing toContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan has called on the international community to create clear laws guiding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and space technologies. The call was made during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) held recently in Russia, where a delegation from South Sudan participated in discussions onContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan is facing a deepening food crisis that could soon reach famine levels if urgent action is not taken, according to Human Rights Watch. Armed conflict, attacks on civilians, political instability, and growing restrictions on aid access have pushed over half the population — about 7.7 millionContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan and Uganda have agreed to strengthen their joint efforts in tackling cross-border crime, international offenses, and human trafficking. The agreement follows a series of high-level discussions between the Inspector Generals of Police (IGPs) of both countries, aimed at improving cooperation between law enforcement agencies. Major GeneralContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan has taken a significant step toward improving how it manages labour migration. From February 3 to 5, 2025, a high level workshop was held in Juba to finalize the key components of the country’s new Labour Migration Policy. The event was organized by the Government ofContinue Reading
(Aweil) – An 18 year old South Sudanese youth, Mustafa Deng Akot Akot, originally from Angar Chuei Boma in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, is appealing to the public for help in finding his missing family, from whom he was separated during the ongoing conflict in Sudan.Continue Reading
(Juba) – A recent official notice issued by the University of Juba’s School of Computer Sciences and Information Technology has drawn public attention and criticism over multiple grammar errors, raising concerns about the quality of communication within higher education institutions in South Sudan. The notice, dated June 18, 2025, wasContinue Reading
(Juba) – Secondary school graduates across South Sudan are raising concerns over the prolonged delay in the release of their 2024 national examination results, more than six months after they sat for their final papers. Over 50,000 candidates sat for the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (SSCSE) examinations inContinue Reading
(Wau) – The State Ministry of General Education in Western Bahr el Ghazal has announced that over 1,000 teachers across Wau, Jur River County, and Wau Municipality will soon be issued official identification cards. The move is part of an ongoing effort to verify the presence and activity of educationContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Co-operative Bank of South Sudan has launched a public awareness message showcasing the convenience and security of its Visa card services. In a new promotional campaign, the bank is encouraging customers to use their Co-op Bank Visa cards for shopping and dining, whether in store or online,Continue Reading
