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How civil wars in Sudan and South Sudan jeopardise Africa’s security
The ongoing civil wars in Sudan and South Sudan are among the most complex and interconnected conflicts in the world today. Though distinct in their origins and dynamics, they are increasingly intertwined. This convergence is not merely a matter...

On Liquidity Crisis and Cashless Economy in South Sudan
By Ajith Ajith Pioth, Juba, South Sudan Monday, 30 June 2025 (PW) — Since its independence on 9th July, 2011, South Sudan’s economic trajectory has been characterized by a series of senseless violent conflicts, one after the other, that have...

Veteran South Sudanese politician Teresa Cirisio dies at 67 in Cairo
Author: Alhadi Hawari | Published: 7 hours ago Late Teresa Cirisio was a staunch advocate for women's rights and a prominent figure in national politics and civil society|Courtesy A veteran South Sudanese politician, Teresa Cirisio, has died at...

Peacepedia launches student corps exchange program in Juba
A youth-led nongovernmental organization (NGO), Peacepedia, last week officially launched its Student Corps Exchange Program (SCEP) aimed at fostering educational and cross-cultural exchanges among students from diverse communities across Africa....

Captain Ajak: Old ways, bad laws hurt South Sudan’s women economically
Captain Ajak Anthony Akol during the Women's Leadership Conference held from 25th to 27th June in Juba. (Courtesy of Concern) JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – South Sudan’s first female maritime captain, Ajak Anthony Akol, has said women in the...

Building a strong health system in fragile and conflict affected South Sudan
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon South Sudan is ranked among the fragile states in the world. According to American research firm Fund for Peace and the Foreign Policy magazine (in its annual 2024 report), placed South Sudan third among the most fragile...

South Sudan, Nigerian college sign pact to strengthen aviation sector
The partnership comes on the direct orders of President Salva Kiir, who mandated the Director-General of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, Hon. John Eliana, to seek technical support from NCAT By Emmanuel Mandella The aviation sector holds...

South Sudan, Nigeria partner to enhance aviation sector
By Lodu William Odiya Nigeria expresses readiness in building capacity of South Sudanese to develop and reinforce the country’s Aviation sector. Director and Chief Executive officer of Nigeria College of Aviation Technology, Dr. Danjuma Ismaila...

South Sudan to embrace AI, Space Science to drive development
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 1 hour ago Key members of the South Sudan ICT delegation attended the Saint Petersburg conference on June 24, 2025. Discussions focused on leveraging tech for national development. (Photo credit: Ministry of...

South Sudan hosts 10th East Africa health and scientific conference
South Sudan’s Vice President for the Service Cluster, Josephine Lagu Yanga, on Wednesday opened the 10th East Africa Health and Scientific Conference in Juba, welcoming delegates from East African Community (EAC) member states to promote...

South Sudan Partners NCAT To Boost Aviation Training
June 24, (THEWILL) – The Civil Aviation Authority of South Sudan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, to support manpower development in its aviation sector....
South Sudan celebrates second anniversary of Great Nile Landscape Success
The Republic of South Sudan and African Parks on Wednesday celebrate the anniversary of their landmark 10-year agreement to manage Boma and Badingilo National Parks and the wider Great Nile Migration Landscape (GNML). In August 2022, African Parks...

Chinese doctors offer medical aid to university students in South Sudan
JUBA, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The 12th batch of the Chinese medical team on Friday offered free medical services to university students in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. Chinese doctors visited the main campus of the University of Juba, with Kong...

KALW Almanac - Wednesday July 9, 2025
Today is Wednesday, the 9th of July of 2025 July 9 is the 190th day of the year 175 days remain until the end of the year. 75 days until autumn begins Sunrise at 5:56:19 am and sunset will be at 8:33:45 pm. We will have 14 hours and 37 minutes of...

Students learn engineering through Build a Hut camp
Nebraska Extension of Madison County’s annual Build a Hut summer camp competition seeks to teach sixth to eighth graders about STEM and engineering. Leonardo Gonzalez, Extension educator, said the goal of the camp — which is in its third year — is...

South Sudan looks towards Russia to revamp its digital economy
By William Madouk As the four-day Russian International Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg comes to a close, South Sudan has expressed its wish to navigate its digital economy to leverage its revenue. Eng. Thomas Gatkuoth Nyak, Telecommunication...

Opinion | Is South Sudan’s law clear on the crime of rape?
I have recently come across a disturbing video that, based on discussions I saw on social media, I can conclude many people have seen. The video shows a girl being raped. Reading comments from a number of people on the issue has compelled me to...

Opinion | South Sudan will not be rebuilt through access politics
South Sudan is not only enduring a political and economic crisis—it is suffering from a deeper crisis of political imagination. As institutions weaken and elite fragmentation intensifies, two fundamentally different approaches to national reform...

South Sudan to spend $385,000 on regional scientific conference
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan will host the 10th East African Regional Health and Scientific Conference in Juba from June 25th to 27th, with the government allocating $385,000 for the event. Ben Gideon Mabor, the Undersecretary for the East...

The Digital Mob: How Hate Speech is tearing South Sudanese apart, Online
By Isaac Chol Aguer “The internet gives voice to the voiceless — and unfortunately, also to the brainless.” Last week on 18th June the world marks the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, the United Nations warns that biased algorithms...