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30/09/2026

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30/09/2026

GOGRIAL: A CULTURE OF COMMUNITIES (NAMES AND SYMBOLS)

By Nhomturuk Media

Culture is not a label but a thing that is lived through families, history, language, identity, stories and symbols passed from one generation to another.

A creative artwork designed by Lino Gap presents us with a visual representation of several communities associated with Gogrial, where the word “Gogrial” is placed at the centre with each of the five names surrounding it in a unique manner through an animal or bird.

Mayardit — The Shoebill

On top is Twic Mayardit represented by a shoebill called Adunguak in Dinka, a big African bird known for its distinctive long bill and its imposing appearance. This adds to the African identity of the artwork with the use of animals and birds to represent the community character and symbolism.

Mourkuau — The Fox

To the left is Awan Mourkuau represented by Awan, which is a fox known symbolically in many cultures to represent alertness, adaptability and cleverness. It also brings a sense of uniqueness to the community which is the intended purpose of showcasing each of the names in this artwork.

Kuei — The Bald Eagle

To the right is Agouk Kuei represented by a bald eagle know as Kuei, a bird widely known to represent power, vision, freedom and leadership. Its presence adds to the value of this artwork and the intention to show the community pride through animals.

Ayok — The Tiger

To the lower left is Kuac Ayok represented by a tiger as called Kuac, an animal internationally associated with power, courage, determination and strength. Once again the intention is to add a unique visual feature to the overall artwork that represents the Gogrial community.

Lithdit — The Hawk

To the lower right is Apuk Lithdit epresented by a hawk known as Lith, a bird traditionally associated with keen eyesight, vision and being able to spot things from a distance. As part of the creative aspect of the design, the hawk adds another layer of symbolism to the overall meaning of this artwork.

More Than Five Names

The aforementioned can be seen in the artwork as a visual representation of the community diversity in a larger Gogrial family. Each of the five names takes up a different space, but all are linked together by the word Gogrial.

It is also important to draw a distinction between the symbols presented in this design and the actual traditional meanings of the five names. The artwork showcases the animals, but it is not necessarily a documentation of the etymology related to Mourkuau, Kuei, Ayok, or Lithdit. Therefore, their true meanings should be left to Dinka oral traditions, cultural historians and community elders who can bring their documented knowledge to explain these names.

Ultimately, the purpose of the design reminds us that the identity of a community can be found in its names, stories, nature and symbols. Preserving such representations can help future generations to understand the diversity and the cultural heritage related to Gogrial and South Sudan.

Design: Lino Gap

Feature: Nhomturuk Media

29/09/2026

Bush Buse returns government vehicle after leaving office

Former Central Equatoria State Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Bush Buse says he has returned the government vehicle he used while serving as minister.

Buse said he handed the vehicle to the ministry’s head of drivers for delivery to the Secretariat, saying it remains government property and should be available for incoming officials.

He said he is now returning to private pursuits, including consultancy work and business, while continuing to follow the inter-party dialogue.

29/09/2026

SOUTH SUDAN SUFFER RECORD 5-0 LOSS TO EGYPT IN AFCON 2027 GROUP B QUALIFIER

The hosts were beaten 5-0 by Egypt at Juba Stadium as Ziko, Marmoush (2), Ibrahim Adel and Hamza Abdelkarim scored the goals for the Pharaohs.

29/09/2026

𝐔𝐉𝐨𝐒𝐒, 𝐍𝐏𝐀 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐚

On 29th September 2026, the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJoSS), with support from Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), has reportedly launched its second Training of Trainers (ToT) cohort for female journalists in Juba.

The two-day training, running from 29–30 September, brings 25 female journalists from different media houses together under the theme, “Empowering Women Journalists in South Sudan to Become Media Trainers.”

The programme will focus on facilitating training, adult-learning methods, communication, presentation and mentorship skills, with the goal of building a pool of female media trainers who are able to share their knowledge within newsrooms and communities.

The initiative is also reportedly aimed at promoting women’s participation, leadership and professional development in South Sudan’s media sector.

29/09/2026

Marial Baai Secondary School Officially Opens

Marial Baai Secondary School has officially opened its doors to students, with classroom lessons beginning last week in September 2026.

The school was established through the VAD Foundation, founded by educationist Valentino Achak Deng Nyibek, to expand access to quality education in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State.

Students, communities, and school management welcomed the development with excitement, describing it as an important step toward improving education opportunities in the state.

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28/09/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗨𝗗𝗔𝗡'𝗦 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗨𝗠

Stakeholders are reportedly holding discussions on the integration of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) into South Sudan's national curriculum, while considering the development of digital learning materials for Junub Academy.

The discussions are taking place under a workshop titled “Stakeholders Dialogue on CSE Curriculum Integration and Digital Learning Content.”

According to the workshop brief, the engagement seeks guidance from the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) on how CSE should be incorporated into the national curriculum and seeks stakeholder endorsement of a preferred video format for CSE e-learning materials.

The brief says Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), working with national stakeholders, has implemented CSE programmes in schools and communities in Budi, Kapoeta South, Torit, Juba and Wau since 2023.

An evaluation conducted in 2026 reportedly found inconsistencies in how CSE was being delivered, with schools using different approaches, including co-curricular sessions and integration into subjects such as Science and Social Studies.

The findings reportedly prompted stakeholders to call for greater involvement of MoGEI and curriculum developers to clarify the position of CSE within the national curriculum and strengthen its implementation.

📚 Key issues under discussion

The workshop is expected to examine:

Which subjects and grade levels should incorporate CSE.

How CSE should be integrated into the national curriculum.

Measures needed to improve the quality and consistency of implementation in schools.

The appropriate approach for delivering CSE in different learning environments.

The preferred video format for digital CSE learning materials.

How digital learning through Junub Academy can support access to CSE content.

The workshop brief further states that stakeholders approved CSE content for digital learning in August 2026, after which Educare prepared a number of video-format options for review and approval.

🎯 What stakeholders are expected to decide

The dialogue is expected to seek agreement on the status and scope of CSE within the national curriculum, identify priority actions to address implementation gaps, and endorse a preferred video format for Junub Academy's digital learning materials.

If agreed, the outcome would provide an approach for integrating CSE into the curriculum while identifying measures to strengthen its implementation in schools.

The discussions come as stakeholders continue to consider how curriculum integration and digital learning can contribute to more inclusive education in South Sudan.

This report is based on the workshop brief provided and describes the proposed discussions and expected decisions; it does not imply that the stated policy decisions have already been formally adopted.