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$15M Biometric Drive: South Sudan Lays Foundations for Digital Public Infrastructure to Purge ‘Ghost’ Workers

By Kei Emmanuel Duku In the quiet corridors of Juba’s ministries, a digital revolution is unfolding one fingerprint at a time. For years, the Republic of South Sudan has wrestled with a “ghost” that haunts its national treasury: a payroll bloated by non-existent workers, duplicate names, and systemic inefficiencies. Armed[Read More…]

NEC Reaffirms Commitment to 2026 Elections Amid Security and Readiness Concerns

By Manas James Okony The National Election Commission (NEC) has reiterated its commitment to holding South Sudan’s general elections by December 2026. The Commission emphasized that preparations are well underway, with offices established across ten states and an official electoral timeline set to be released within two weeks. The renewed[Read More…]

Gender Minister Prioritizes Vulnerable Groups as Conflict and Poverty Persist

 By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare will prioritize women, children and persons with special needs, newly appointed minister Nuna Rhoda Rudolf Ndefu said, citing conflict, poverty and limited state capacity. Speaking in Juba during her first public address after assuming office, Nuna Rhoda framed[Read More…]