(Tambura) – More than 700 children have dropped out of school in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, during the first term of the academic year, education officials confirmed this week. The figures highlight growing concern over the impact of conflict, displacement, and poverty on education in South Sudan. Mathew Kassiano,Continue Reading
(Aweil) – Star International University has graduated 90 students from its campuses in Aweil and Juba during its fourth commencement ceremony, marking another step forward for higher education in South Sudan. The ceremony, attended by families, university staff, and senior government officials, celebrated the achievements of students who completed theirContinue Reading
(Yuai) – The education system in Uror County, Jonglei State, is facing a growing crisis, as unpaid teachers, lack of school buildings, and ongoing insecurity continue to deprive thousands of children of safe and regular access to learning. Local leaders say the situation is deteriorating rapidly. Of the more thanContinue Reading
(Juba) – Thousands of young people in conflict affected areas of South Sudan are gaining access to digital learning for the first time through a new partnership between satellite communications company Intelsat and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI), a nonprofit founded by actor and peace advocate Forest Whitaker.Continue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan has signed a new cooperation agreement with Nigeria’s leading aviation training institution to build technical and professional skills in its civil aviation sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalised between the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT),Continue Reading
(YIROL WEST COUNTY, LAKES STATE) – Adut Kiir Mayardit, the daughter of President Salva Kiir, has encouraged students of Panekar Secondary School in Yirol West to value education as a foundation for future opportunities. Speaking during a visit to the school, she shared her personal journey in learning and remindedContinue Reading
