UN Women Hosts Forum to Address Challenges in Reporting GBV in South Sudan
The United Nations Women Organization (UN Women), in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, held a one-day panel discussion to...
Over 50,000 Students Begin Secondary Certificate Exams in South Sudan
More than 50,000 students across South Sudan began their Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) exams today. The exams commenced with the Christian Religious Education...
Refugees Face Barriers to Education in Egypt
Tens of thousands of refugees and asylum-seeking children in Egypt are unable to access education due to bureaucratic hurdles, high costs, and discrimination, Human...
East African Leaders Convene in Arusha to Strengthen Economic Resilience and Regional Integration
Leaders from the East African Community (EAC) gathered in Arusha for a crucial summit focused on charting a sustainable path toward economic resilience, regional...
Landslides in Eastern Uganda Claim 13 Lives, More Feared Dead
At least 13 people have died, and dozens remain unaccounted for after landslides buried 40 homes in six villages in Uganda’s eastern Bulambuli district....
Bright Star Junior Team Ready for AFCON U-17 CECAFA Qualifiers
South Sudan’s Junior Bright Star U-17 team is gearing up to compete in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-17 Qualifiers for the...
South Sudan Journalist Honored Among Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women
South Sudan journalists Veronica Lucy Gordon has been named one of Africa's 100 Most Influential Women by the African Women Awards Ethiopia 2024. This...
Women Leadership Conference Held in Upper Nile Ahead of 16 Days of Activism
Hundreds of women, including rural leaders, convened in Upper Nile State this week to raise awareness about gender-based violence (GBV). The event, held on...
Information Minister Defends Telecom Tariff Hike Amid Currency Woes
South Sudan’s Information Minister, Michael Makuei, has defended recent increases in mobile network tariffs, attributing the hike to the depreciation of the South Sudanese...
Unity State Graduates Union Elects New Leadership
The Unity State Graduates Union (USGU) has successfully elected its new leadership, with Yoal Manyang Riek emerging as the Chairperson in a closely contested...