By Sabri Dibaco The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio, Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has officially launched an e-learning program at St. John Paul Institute of Philosophy in Yabongo. This marked a significant step toward strengthening academic excellence and advancing digital education within Catholic higher learning institutions in Western Equatoria[Read More…]
Education
Community appeals for government support to upgrade Wunrok primary school
By Deng Athian Residents of Wunrok in Twic County, Warrap State, have appealed for government support to strengthen Wunrok Nursery and Primary School, a community-run institution currently serving more than 500 learners. The school, which employs 14 university-trained teachers, is regarded by locals as an important centre for education and[Read More…]
Delay of school meals affects attendance in Aweil East
By Deng Athian The Aweil East County education authority has expressed concern over delays in the delivery of school meals by the World Food Programme (WFP) and its implementing partner, ForAfrika, saying the situation is negatively affecting school attendance and disrupting learning activities across the county. According to the authority,[Read More…]
Yei authorities raise concerns over rising school fees and requirements
By James Innocent County authorities and parents in Yei River County have raised concerns over what they describe as increasing financial pressure on families from some private schools through additional charges and the frequent requirement for students to provide reams of paper each academic term. Speaking during a meeting with[Read More…]
Wunrok school appeals for support to expand learning facilities
By Deng Athian The management of Wunrok Nursery and Primary School has appealed to the Office of the Vice President and Chair of Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, and the National Ministry of General Education and Instruction to support the construction of additional classrooms and the improvement of learning facilities[Read More…]
Low school attendance worries education stakeholders in Maaji settlement
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Low school attendance has been reported in Maaji Refugee Settlement in Adjumani District as schools reopen for the new term, prompting education stakeholders to appeal to parents to ensure their children return to class. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, the headteacher of one of the[Read More…]
Inside Examination Council’s Certificate of Secondary Education results for 2025
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has officially released the 2025 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examination results, announcing an overall pass rate of 80.7 percent among candidates who sat for the national examinations. In a statement that was released by the MoGEI on Tuesday,[Read More…]
Why Examination Council nullifies results for 87 students from Nimule Model School?
By Yiep Joseph The National Examination Council (NEC) has nullified the results of 87 candidates from Nimule Model Secondary School for violating examination rules and regulations. The body made the decision as it announced the top performers in the 2025 South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (SSCSE). Dr. Kuyok[Read More…]
Officials raise alarm over textbook shortages and illegal sales
By Lodu William Odiya The Northern Bahr El Ghazal state Director General in the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Christopher Athian Door, has raised concerns over persistent challenges affecting the distribution and management of learning materials. He warned that the situation continues to undermine the quality of education across[Read More…]
V.P Hussein, UK envoy pledge cooperation to strengthen health and education sectors
By Sabri Dibaco The Vice President and Chairperson of the Services Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, and the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, have pledged cooperation to strengthen the health and education sectors. This step was reached during a meeting that discussed ways to improve service delivery, with[Read More…]
Education: President Kiir approves Yei University establishment
By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit has approved the establishment of a new university in Yei following a briefing from Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony. On Thursday, Governor Adil briefed President Salva Kiir Mayardit and provided an update on the general situation in Central Equatoria State. The[Read More…]
WES governor offers scholarships to vulnerable students
By Sabri Dibaco In a landmark event marking the opening of a new secondary school in Yambio, the governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu, has awarded scholarships to 10 students from vulnerable backgrounds. Speaking during the inauguration of St. Paul Secondary School, Governor Badagbu said the scholarships are intended[Read More…]
Community urges greater investment in education and security
By James Innocent Leaders and residents of the Logo community in Yei River County are calling on authorities to strengthen security and invest more in education, warning that ongoing challenges continue to hinder young people’s future prospects. Community members say that insecurity and limited access to basic services have contributed[Read More…]
Bishop Hiiboro warns teachers against aiding exam malpractice
By Sabri Dibaco The Catholic Bishop of TomburaYambio Diocese, Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has called on teachers across South Sudan to refrain from assisting students in examination malpractice. He cited that such behavior undermines the future of the nation. Speaking during the opening of the new ECSS St. Paul Secondary School[Read More…]
Rajaf Secondary Administrators See Hope Restored as New Funding Tackles Sanitation Crisis
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The leadership of Rajaf Secondary School is celebrating a major turning point in student dignity and health following a targeted infrastructure investment that has ended a long-standing sanitation crisis. According to the Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) website and social media platforms, hope has been restored[Read More…]
Parents urged to Send Children to School
By James Innocent Parents in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have been encouraged to send their children to school amid growing concerns over school dropouts and child labour. The call was made by Alice Ciama, Chairlady of the Yei River County Women Association, who said many children are spending[Read More…]
Commissioner Urges School Enrollment as Terekeka County Recruits 25 New Teachers
By Kei Emmanuel Duku As the reopening of schools edge closer, the commissioner of Terekeka County has taken a bold step to bridge the chronic educational gap in Central Equatoria, Dr. Emmanuel Loku Lodu, has issued a rallying cry for parents to enroll their children in school this February, backed[Read More…]
”Expansion of Engineering Programs at the Public Universities in South Sudan.”
By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol The public universities in South Sudan currently lack engineering fields at the master’s, professional studies, and Doctor of Philosophy levels. This observation is based on case studies conducted at the University of Juba, founded in 1975, Upper Nile University, the University of Bar El[Read More…]
UN Agencies Target Hunger and Dropouts with School Meals in South Sudan
By Alan Clement UNICEF and WFP have formalized a UN-to-UN agreement under Global Partnership for Education (GPE) support to deliver homegrown school meals to 6,000 children in South Sudan, linking nutrition directly to education access. According to a UNICEF/WFP South Sudan statement, the programme will source food locally from smallholder[Read More…]
South Sudan Gripped by Humanitarian Crisis as Refugee Numbers Hit 600,000
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan is staggering on the edge of an educational catastrophe as the nation’s refugee population nears the 600,000 mark, leaving an entire generation of displaced children at risk of being lost to the streets. New data reveals that while registration systems are filled with the[Read More…]