• South Sudan signs partnership with MTN South Sudan and Educare to expand digital learning in schools.

• Program will connect schools to the internet, provide free access to educational platforms, and train teachers in ICT.

• Internet penetration in South Sudan stands at only 15.7%, among the lowest rates in Africa.

MTN South Sudan announced on March 10 that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Educare South Sudan and the Ministry of General Education and Instruction to support the development of digital education in schools. The initiative aims to increase access to technological tools within the national education system and to encourage students and teachers to use online educational resources.

Big step for digital education! ?@MTNSSD has signed an MoU with Educare Organization South Sudan and the Ministry of General Education and Instruction to connect schools through zero-rated learning platforms & empower teachers with digital skills.#DigitalInclusion #Education pic.twitter.com/dqPLO6HySK

— MTN South Sudan (@MTNSSD) March 10, 2026

Under the agreement, the partners will connect several schools to the internet and provide free access to multiple digital learning platforms. Students will be able to consult educational materials without incurring data charges. In addition, the program includes training sessions for teachers designed to strengthen technical skills and support the integration of digital tools into daily classroom practices.

Beyond infrastructure deployment, the project aims to improve the learning experience through modern technology. The partners believe that this collaboration will support the transformation of South Sudan’s education system. By promoting digital immersion at the school level, the initiative seeks to prepare younger generations for an increasingly connected economy.

The program comes as South Sudan continues to face major digital infrastructure constraints nationwide. According to the “Digital 2025”report by DataReportal, internet penetration reached only 15.7%of the population at the beginning of the year, one of the lowest levels on the continent.

In this context, authorities view school connectivity and teacher training as strategic tools to modernize education and reduce long-term disparities in access to knowledge.

This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum