More than 10,000 young people are expected to benefit from vocational training and job skills under a new partnership between the Ministry of Labour and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Continue reading “Over 10,000 youth to benefit as Labour Ministry, IOM sign skills training deal”
Author: James Atem
Kiir assures AU of commitment to December 2026 elections
President Salva Kiir has assured the African Union that South Sudan remains committed to holding elections later this year and continuing the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Continue reading “Kiir assures AU of commitment to December 2026 elections”
Abyei declares Fridays public holiday for farming activities
The Abyei Special Administrative Area has declared every Friday a public holiday dedicated to agricultural activities during the rainy season. Continue reading “Abyei declares Fridays public holiday for farming activities”
South Sudan thrash Djibouti 6–0 to keep CECAFA U17 qualification hopes alive
South Sudan’s U17 women’s team kept their CECAFA qualification hopes alive with a dominant 6–0 victory over Djibouti in a Group B fixture. Continue reading “South Sudan thrash Djibouti 6–0 to keep CECAFA U17 qualification hopes alive”
Pibor MPs calls on Council of States to probe killing of Kapoeta East Commissioner
The Greater Pibor Administrative Area Parliamentary Caucus has called on the Council of States to take the lead in establishing a fact-finding committee to investigate the killing of the Kapoeta East Caretaker Commissioner. Continue reading “Pibor MPs calls on Council of States to probe killing of Kapoeta East Commissioner”
Gov’t, UN set 2026 resettlement target after assisting 28,000 since January
The Government of South Sudan and the United Nations have pledged to end displacement for 60,000 citizens by the end of 2026. The announcement follows the assistance of 28,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and refugees since January.
Continue reading “Gov’t, UN set 2026 resettlement target after assisting 28,000 since January”
Culture ministry disowns undersecretary’s claims on government payments
The Ministry of Culture, Museums and National Heritage has distanced itself from remarks made by its Undersecretary alleging that payments are prioritised using a special list from the Office of the President. Continue reading “Culture ministry disowns undersecretary’s claims on government payments”
Two killed, several injured in Raja violence
At least two people have been killed and several others injured following violence involving South Sudanese and Sudanese nationals in Boro Medina of Raja County, Western Bahr el Ghazal State. Continue reading “Two killed, several injured in Raja violence”
Governor Adil reshuffles state mining, insurance officials
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has dismissed and appointed several officials in the State Mining Authority and the State Insurance Regulatory Corporation. Continue reading “Governor Adil reshuffles state mining, insurance officials”
Participation of refugees, IDPs in upcoming elections yet to be determined – official
The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission says the participation of South Sudanese refugees and IDPs in the upcoming elections will depend on arrangements yet to be determined by relevant authorities. Continue reading “Participation of refugees, IDPs in upcoming elections yet to be determined – official”
