No warning, just decrees: Kiir keeps the country guessing
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday evening issued a fresh series of presidential decrees that triggered significant changes across South Sudan’s security, academic, and civil service institutions, once again keeping the public and political observers guessing about the direction of governance and power dynamics in the country. The most notable change came within the powerful […]
Warrap, NBG, WBG convene in Wau for cattle movement talks
Delegations from Warrap State, Northern Bahr El Ghazal (NBeG) State, and Western Bahr El Ghazal (WBeG) State have convened in Wau for the Annual State Pre-Seasonal Cattle Movement Conference. The three-day forum aimed at promoting peaceful cattle migration and strengthening coexistence among pastoralists, farmers, and host communities across the Greater Bahr El Ghazal region. Opening […]
South Sudan’s climate vulnerability report calls for $100 billion support
South Sudan will require an estimated $100 billion to protect itself from the escalating impacts of climate change, according to Joseph Africano Bartel, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Bartel emphasized that the country is already experiencing a climate crisis despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions. The remarks were made in […]
Kiir, allies approve peace changes without Machar’s SPLM-IO
The Presidency in Juba unanimously endorsed changes to key peace agreement clauses to pave the way for elections, proceeding without Machar-led SPLM-IO. The Juba session brought together the Presidency and allied parties but went ahead without Machar’s SPLM-IO, raising concerns over inclusivity and consensus. According to a communiqué drafted following last week’s Presidency meeting, the […]
Over 800 youths graduate in vocational, peacebuilding skills
More than 800 youths have graduated after completing short-term vocational and peacebuilding courses at the Kuggi Community Learning Center, in a milestone aimed at promoting self-reliance and strengthening grassroots peace in Central Equatoria State. The graduation ceremony, held on Tuesday under the theme “Inclusive Peace for All,” brought together government officials, community leaders, trainers, and […]
