Dr. Machar’s trial adjourned to January 5 after fifth witness testimony
The Special Court established to try First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven other senior SPLM/A (IO) detainees on charges linked to the Nasir Incident on Monday adjourned its proceedings to January 5, 2026, following the conclusion of testimony by the prosecution’s fifth witness. The adjournment came at the close of the 34th session […]
South Sudan to hold 2026 elections using 2010 constituencies, without a census
After a 16-year gap without a national population census, South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has confirmed that the country will conduct its long-awaited 2026 general elections using the geographical constituency boundaries established during the 2010 elections. The announcement was made Monday in Juba by NEC Chairperson Professor Abednego Akok Kacuol, who said the decision […]
Election watch flags missed electoral deadline on constituency announcement
A civil society leader has raised alarm over what he described as the first major violation of South Sudan’s electoral timeline, warning that the failure to announce geographical constituencies by the legally mandated deadline threatens the credibility of the country’s planned 2026 elections. Speaking under the Election Watch initiative, the Chief Executive Officer of the […]
South Sudan churches call for end to war, release of political detainees
South Sudan’s church leaders have issued a strong Christmas and New Year appeal calling for an immediate end to war, the release of political detainees, and the opening of a new chapter of genuine, inclusive dialogue to rescue the country from deepening violence, economic hardship, and public despair. The message was delivered by The Most […]
