President Salva Kiir Mayardiit Briefed on Primary School Examination Results: A Step Forward for South Sudan’s Education ‎

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General Education Minister and President Salva Kiir.  ‎President Salva Kiir Mayardiit has been briefed by the Ministry of General Education and Instruction on the latest Primary School Examination results an important step in assessing the progress of South Sudan’s education system. ‎ ‎The official release of the results is expected next week, but early insights shared during the briefing paint a mixed picture. On the one hand, there’s reason for optimism.  ‎ ‎The Ministry reported improved performance in literacy and numeracy in areas like Central Equatoria, Western Bahr el Ghazal, and parts of Upper Nile.  These gains reflect recent efforts to strengthen the education sector and expand access to quality learning opportunities. ‎ ‎However, the challenges remain significant. Schools in remote or conflict-affected regions continue to face deep-rooted issues shortages of trained teachers, damaged infrastructure, limited resources, and inconsistent attendance due to displace...
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National Salvation Front (NAS) Said South Sudan Government Is Planning To Launch A Major Offensive Against NAS Forces

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Government forces are planning a major offensive against our forces in central Equatoria region, claim the National Salvation Front (NAS). 
NAS Spokesman Suba Manase said that “According to the NAS military intelligence, the SSPDF [South Sudan People’s Defense Force] is planning to attack NAS positions in the three (3) axis of Jebel Lado and Terekeka on the western bank of the Nile and Mangalla on the eastern bank.” 
NAS spokesman further said that they will defend their territory if the government decide to attack them. He also said that the looming government offensive was a result of the government failing to bring peace in the country.  
On 2nd August 2019 government forces attacked NAS Forces in Lowi Hills killing two civilians and injuring countless more.  
Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF spokesman said that “What happened in Jebel Lado last week was an attack by armed robbers, so we went there to protect the citizens. We don’t know that those armed robbers are loyal to NAS.”
General Lul reiterated the commitment of the government forces to protect civilians. 
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