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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…]

OIL: Flow resumes

 By Chol D. Johnson  South Sudan government through Ministry of Petroleum has announced the resumption of   oil shipments after attacks on energy facilities in Sudan. Recently oil companies operating earlier this week shuttered production after targeted drone attacked on oil facilities in Sudan. The suspension was triggered by two separate[Read More…]

Rising Threats to Journalists Trigger Renewed Pressure on Government to Act

 By Alan Clement At the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, speakers called for urgent action to halt growing attacks, online harassment, and legal pressures undermining press freedom in South Sudan. Held under the theme “United for Journalists’ Safety in South Sudan: Ending Impunity in the Digital[Read More…]

South Sudan Youth and Regulators Spotlight Digital Divide at Global Telecom Summit

By Alan Clement South Sudan’s National Communication Authority (NCA) is making its presence felt at the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC‑25), where officials and youth envoys press for affordable, inclusive connectivity to shape the nation’s digital future. The conference, convened by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the theme[Read More…]

 Foreign Affairs Confirms Repatriation of 27 South Sudanese Youth from Ethiopia

By Chol D. Johnson The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has confirmed the repatriation of 27 South Sudanese youth who had been in custody in Ethiopia’s Mezan Prison in the southwest region. In a statement issued Sunday, Ministry Press Secretary Apuk Ayuel Mayen said the group; originally from[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The Government of South Sudan has unveiled a major initiative to reduce youth unemployment and strengthen the country’s public sector through the newly introduced Young Professional Programme (YPP). Supported by the World Bank, the programme aims to recruit and develop young graduates and early-career civil servants[Read More…]

Government Intensifies Border Surveillance as Marburg Threat Looms

By Alan Clement South Sudan has heightened border surveillance and activated emergency preparedness measures following Ethiopia’s confirmation of a deadly Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in Jinka Town. At a public health briefing on Monday, the Ministry of Health warned that porous crossings and high cross-border movement pose a serious[Read More…]

Leaked letters reveal $2.5 billion advance requests tied to future crude sales

By Alan Clement Confidential government documents have surfaced online revealing that the Ministry of Petroleum requested advance payments totalling $2.5 billion from two foreign oil companies, with repayment tied directly to South Sudan’s future crude oil entitlements. The leaked letters, dated October 27 and October 31, 2025, were allegedly signed[Read More…]