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03/06/2026

The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has reported significant progress in the latest secondary school certificate examinations despite operational challenges. Out of 46,153 registered students, 377 candidates were absent from the fourth-year exams, which ran for nine days starting in early December. Minister Kuyok Abol Kuyok noted that male candidates outperformed their female counterparts, recording an 81% pass rate compared to 79.2% for females.

03/06/2026

Global Voices Organisation South Sudan (GVO), in partnership with Danish Church Aid (Actalliance) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (Danida), has launched a three-day training workshop on women’s legal entitlements, protection issues, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) legal frameworks, and referral mechanisms. Roselyn Oboy has more details.

03/06/2026

The Minister of Local Government in Central Equatoria State,, Leon Abe Brown, has announced that the state security committee strongly condemns the rise in criminal activities reported in Jebel Ladu and along the Juba–Rokon Road. Speaking during an ordinary security meeting, Abe emphasized that critical transit routes require immediate, regular security patrols to safeguard passengers and traders. He specifically highlighted the need for an increased security presence on the outskirts of Juba, as well as along the vital Juba–Torit Road, to restore safety and ensure the protection of all road users

03/06/2026

Jamus SC has confirmed the team will be in Rwanda on July 17th for the CECAFA kagame cup.

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03/06/2026

The Director-General for Information and Media Compliance at the Media Authority, Sapana Abuyi, has urged journalists to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools responsibly when reporting to prevent the spread of misinformation. Speaking on the growing integration of technology in newsrooms, Abuyi emphasized that while AI offers innovative ways to streamline news gathering and production, upholding editorial accuracy must remain the top priority for media professionals.

03/06/2026

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the governors of Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria, and Lakes states to strengthen security, promote peaceful coexistence, and accelerate preparations for the country's upcoming general elections. The directive followed separate briefings at the Presidential Palace on Monday, where the three state executives updated the President on the security, development, and governance situations within their respective territories. President Kiir emphasized that maintaining regional stability and implementing effective electoral frameworks are critical prerequisites to ensuring a peaceful, smooth democratic process across the nation.

03/06/2026

The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has officially released the 2025 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examination results, revealing a national pass rate of 80.7 percent. Announcing the results at a press conference in Juba on Tuesday, the Minister of General Education and Instruction, Kuyok Abol Kuyok, stated that 36,950 out of the 45,776 candidates who sat for the exams successfully passed. A total of 46,153 candidates initially registered for the examinations, which were conducted between December 1 and 9, 2025. However, 377 candidates were absent. Demographically, male candidates achieved an 81 percent pass rate, slightly outpacing the 79.2 percent recorded by female candidates. Minister Kuyok noted distinct performance trends across academic subjects, with Christian Religious Education (CRE), Agriculture, and Biology showing the greatest improvement. Conversely, General Science, Citizenship, and Commerce registered the weakest performances.

03/06/2026

The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmond Yakani, has warned that June 22, 2026, marks a critical deadline in South Sudan’s electoral roadmap that the nation risks missing due to severe financial constraints. By law, the National Elections Commission (NEC) is required to publish the final list of registered voters on June 22, a step that will officially determine who can participate in the general elections scheduled for December 2026.

03/06/2026

The Deputy Minister of General Education and Instruction, Martin Tako Moyi, has attributed the delayed release of the Senior Four examination results to the country’s ongoing economic challenges. Speaking in Juba on Tuesday, Moyi stated that managing the examination process becomes increasingly difficult each year due to limited resources and tight financial constraints within the education sector. Despite these hurdles, Moyi explained that staff at the National Examination Council worked tirelessly throughout the marking and processing phases to ensure the results were successfully finalized. The Deputy Minister emphasized that achieving the timely release of future examination results will require broader, macroeconomic improvements across the country, rather than just targeted support for the Examination Council alone.

03/06/2026

South Sudan's Minister of Public Service, Ambassador Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, stated that the government represents all 64 tribes in the nation and provides protection to all South Sudanese citizens and foreign residents alike.

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