(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the country’s Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Marial Dongrin Ater, just one year after his appointment. The decision was announced on state television late on Thursday, with no explanation provided. Dr Ater, who took office in July 2024, has been replacedContinue Reading
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the South Sudan Peoples’ Defence Forces (SSPDF) have affirmed their commitment to working together in addressing recent security incidents along the shared border, according to a statement from the Directorate of Defence Public Information at Uganda’s Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA).Continue Reading
Media professionals are stressing the importance of increased media freedom and unrestricted press access as South Sudan prepares for elections in December 2026. They have also urged social media users to use the platforms responsibly and avoid causing harm. Chuol Jany, the Editor in Chief of the Catholic Radio Network,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Lawmakers in South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have expressed concern that the United Nations arms embargo is leaving the country militarily weak and exposed to threats from neighbouring states. The debate came after renewed clashes along the borders, including a recent incident in Kajo-Keji County, CentralContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed his daughter, Adut Salva Kiir, as Presidential Envoy on Special Programmes, a move that has generated fresh debate in political and public circles. The announcement was made on Wednesday evening through the state owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The position hasContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has released the 2024 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examination results, naming the top ten performers, best schools, and giving a state-level performance breakdown. The release, delayed for months due to financial constraints, marks one of the most anticipated education announcementsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of General Education and Instructions, Kuyok Abol Kuyok, has confirmed that the 2024 Senior Four examination results will be officially released on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. The announcement came during a briefing with Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga in Juba on Tuesday. Minister Kuyok was joinedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Finance and Planning held a reception on Tuesday 19 August 2025 to welcome its newly appointed Deputy Minister, Hon. Yien Gach Ruey. The event took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Juba and was attended by senior government officials, dignitaries from Upper Nile State andContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services of South Sudan has signed a three year agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support media development, freedom of expression, and access to information across the country. The signing took place on Tuesday 19 August 2025Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Ladu Saeed has been re-elected unopposed as the Commissioner General of the South Sudan Scout Association (SSSA), marking his second consecutive term as the top national scout executive. The announcement was made following elections held on Saturday 16 August 2025 in the capital, Juba. Saeed will beContinue Reading
