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…]
Education
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…]
Well-wishers to construct memorial school in a name of late William Amoi
By Hou Akot Hou Leaders and former students taught by the late veteran teacher, Ustaz William Amoi, have pledged to honor him by constructing a school in his name. These promises were made following his burial in Ariath, Aweil North County. Ustaz Amoi, who died earlier this month at the[Read More…]
Over 3000 Pupils sit for Primary Leaving Examination across Jonglei State
By Peter Kuol Kuch At least 3,266 Primary Eight candidates are undertaking Certificate for Primary Education across Jonglei State on Monday. During the official Bell ringing ceremony in Bor, Hon. Samuel Adoor, the state minister for Education in Jonglei expressed that among the 3,266 Candidates, 2,084 are boys while 1,[Read More…]
Uphold highest standard of professionalism-VP Lagu tells examination stakeholders
By Lodu William Odiya Vice President Josephine Lagu Joseph has urged stakeholders involved in the administration of the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) uphold professionalism during the process. Vice President Lagu on the event of examination bell ringing at Juba One Boys primary school emphasized that there should be no[Read More…]
Give candidates time for preparation ahead of exams- Education Minister
By Hou Akot Hou The Minister of Education in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has urged the parents and guardians to let candidates prepare ahead of the slated examinations that will kick off on Monday. Minister Akoon Diing Angok told the parents to give ample time to the learners particularly[Read More…]
Morobo County Secures centre for 2025 Certificate of Primary Education
By Lodu William Odiya Morobo County authorities have confirmed that 130 primary candidates will sit for the 2025 Certificate Primary Education (CPE) within the county, ending earlier uncertainty over possible relocation. According to a statement issued by the county press department yesterday, the examinations will be administered at St. Charles[Read More…]
By James Innocent Yei River county of Central Equatoria state has graduated at least 120 teachers. The Principal of Yei Teachers Training Institute, Kepo James, has announced the successful graduation of more than 126 teachers. The graduands earned both diplomas and certificates. The institution’s 11th anniversary ceremony held in Yei[Read More…]
SSNEC release official National examination date
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The South Sudan National Examination Council (SSNEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2025 Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) and Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations. Speaking at a press briefing in Juba on Thursday, Minister of General Education and Instruction Kuyok Abol Kuyok announced[Read More…]
Teacher’s Union decry salary delay
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Teacher’s professional union has decried the inadequate and delay of salary payment stating it impact the teaching profession Speaking during the commemoration of the international teacher’s day on Monday in Juba under theme “teachers make lives better”. Garang Deng Chol, chairperson of the National teachers Union[Read More…]