A South Sudanese woman has made history with her appointment as a referee assessor for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers by FIFA. Akon Paul Ben Deng, the sole female referee instructor from South Sudan accredited at the continental level, will be participating in the World Cup qualifier between Namibia andContinue Reading
Lakes State government, in collaboration with partners, has initiated the distribution of the second dose of malaria and measles vaccines across Lakes State. The launch took place on Wednesday. The Minister of Cabinet Affairs in Lakes State, Stephen Mathiang Deng, commended the national Ministry of Health and health partners forContinue Reading
The Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has called on South Sudan’s Ministry of Higher Education to ensure fairness and transparency in the allocation of Ethiopian scholarships to South Sudanese students. These scholarships offer a valuable opportunity for young people in South Sudan to pursue higher education abroad, in aContinue Reading
(BOR) – Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok has launched the clearing and construction of a new wrestling ground aimed at promoting unity and strengthening traditional sport in the state. According to the Governor’s press unit, the state owned wrestling initiative was launched on Monday in Pakaw. The projectContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of General Education and Instructions, Kuyok Abol Kuyok, has confirmed that the 2024 Senior Four examination results will be officially released on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. The announcement came during a briefing with Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga in Juba on Tuesday. Minister Kuyok was joinedContinue Reading
(WARRAP STATE, TONJ SOUTH COUNTY) – Communities in Manyang-ngok Payam of Tonj South County have received humanitarian assistance from the office of the governor, fulfilling a pledge made during a recent peace tour in the conflict affected parts of Warrap State. The relief items were delivered over the weekend byContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – More than 5,000 displaced people living in the Gumbo refugee camp on the outskirts of Juba are now better protected from the rainy season after Salesian missionaries distributed waterproof tarpaulins to families. The intervention comes at a time when South Sudan continues to experience one of theContinue Reading
Hiyala FC emerged victorious in a recent match over Lokoya United FC in the Monyeimiji Football Tournament at the Juba National Stadium. This win marks the fourth triumph for Hiyala FC in the tournament’s history. The Monyeimiji Football Tournament is an annual competition that features teams primarily from Eastern EquatoriaContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – Magwi College of Agribusiness and Management Sciences (MCAMS) held its first graduation ceremony on Saturday, awarding diplomas to 37 students who completed a three year programme. The college, approved by the South Sudan government on 20 February 2019 and affiliated with the University of Juba, focuses onContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, presided over the reopening of the State Transitional Legislative Assembly on Monday, 11 August 2025, following a three month recess. The ceremony included the swearing-in of the new Speaker, Abuk Jiel Dhieu, along with seven new legislatorsContinue Reading
