President Salva Kiir Mayardit Approves Release of 2025 S.4 Examination Results ‎

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President Salva Kiir Mayardit has approved the release of the 2025 South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (S.4) examination results after receiving a briefing from the Ministry of General Education and Instruction on Monday.  ‎ ‎The approval comes as thousands of students across the country have been anxiously awaiting their results, which were delayed for several months after the examinations were conducted in December 2025.  ‎ The delay had affected many candidates seeking admission to universities and other higher learning institutions within and outside South Sudan. ‎ ‎According to the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, the results were finalized and presented to the President before receiving the official authorization for public release.  ‎ The ministry had earlier assured candidates and parents that the results would be announced before the end of May. ‎ ‎Education officials said the release of the results will allow successful candidates to pro...
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Nuer Community Launches Customary Law Reform at Juba Conference

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‎Juba, South Sudan, October 5, 2025 

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‎In a landmark three-day conference held over the weekend in Juba, the Nuer community initiated a comprehensive effort to harmonize its customary laws across regions, addressing long-standing inconsistencies in practices around marriage, dowry, and compensation. 

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‎Key Outcomes & Resolutions

  • ‎The conference convened elders, chiefs, legal scholars, youth representatives, and members of the diaspora to review and revise existing customary practices. 
  • ‎Nuer leaders committed to a unified legal framework that would apply consistently across both eastern and western sections of the community. 
  • ‎A major point of contention was the escalating cost of dowries. Traditionally set between 25 and 35 cows, dowry expectations in some areas have surged to 120–200 cows, or a cash equivalent, placing immense pressure on young grooms. 
  • ‎To rein in the trend, the conference proposed a standard rate of $200 per cow and urged communities to keep dowry demands within reasonable bounds. 
  • ‎Delegates rejected the idea of adjusting dowry based on how much parents invested in raising or educating their daughters, asserting that parenting investment should not become a bargaining tool. 

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‎Next Steps & Broader Engagement

‎James Hoth Mai, Chair of the Nuer community in Juba, emphasized that the reforms adopted in Juba serve as a founding draft. The process will extend to nationwide consultations across Nuer territories and within diaspora networks. 

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‎Organizers intend to draw from historical customary codes, including the original 1942 Nuer customary law and later versions developed during the liberation movement, combining them with expert input and community feedback. 

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‎The finalized version of the unified customary law will be a living document, open to revision over time to reflect evolving social norms and circumstances. 

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‎Significance & Challenges Ahead

‎This reform initiative aims to reduce confusion, inequality, and social tension arising from inconsistent customary practices. 

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In tightly knit communities where customary law plays a central role, harmonization can strengthen social cohesion and provide clarity in legal disputes. 

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However, achieving broad consensus among diverse Nuer sub-communities, balancing tradition with modern values, and ensuring fair enforcement will be significant challenges.

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