South Sudan Faces Declining Academic Standards Among Top Students

South Sudan Faces Declining Academic Standards Among Top Students

2025-12-05

(JUBA CITY) – South Sudan’s education system is facing growing concern as top-performing secondary school students struggle to cope with university coursework, particularly in engineering and medicine. General Education and Instruction Minister Kuyok Abol Kuyok, who also lectures at the University of Juba, said that many of the nation’s highestContinue Reading

South Sudan Women Entrepreneurs Face Cultural and Financial Barriers

South Sudan Women Entrepreneurs Face Cultural and Financial Barriers

2025-12-05

(JUBA CITY) – Women entrepreneurs in South Sudan continue to face a complex mix of cultural barriers, structural bias, and limited access to finance, preventing many from growing their businesses. These challenges were discussed at a one-day event in Juba themed “Dismantling Structural Barriers to Enhance Women’s Participation in TradeContinue Reading

Illegal Gold Extraction Draws Security Intervention at Jebel Iraq

Illegal Gold Extraction Draws Security Intervention at Jebel Iraq

2025-12-05

(JUBA COUNTY) – The Ministry of Mining has instructed the National Security Service (NSS) and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) to take coordinated action against illegal mining in Jebel Iraq, following violent clashes that left four artisanal miners dead and three injured. The directive, issued on Monday, targetsContinue Reading

Penalties Announced for Hiring Foreign Nationals Without Permits

Penalties Announced for Hiring Foreign Nationals Without Permits

2025-12-05

(JUBA CITY) – The Ministry of Labour has issued a nationwide directive requiring all organisations, companies, NGOs, and business entities in South Sudan to strictly follow regulations governing the employment of foreign nationals. The circular, signed by Undersecretary Deng Kenjok, comes into immediate effect and reinforces the government’s commitment toContinue Reading

Lebanese Community Seeks Trade and Investment Ties With Central Equatoria Government

Lebanese Community Seeks Trade and Investment Ties With Central Equatoria Government

2025-12-05

(JUBA CITY) – The Lebanese community in South Sudan has congratulated Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on his re-appointment and discussed opportunities to strengthen trade and investment links in Central Equatoria State. The meeting, held on 4 December 2025, was led by Consul Ali Myree and included key community members. ConsulContinue Reading