September deadline nears as Ateny says gov’t may stay beyond
South Sudan’s transitional unity government may remain in office beyond the 22 September 2026 dissolution deadline, with government spokesperson Ateny Wek Ateny saying the process could instead take place in October. Ateny linked the possible delay to President Salva Kiir’s expected attendance at the United Nations General Assembly in New York later this month. “On […]
Youth urged to reject tribal politics ahead of 2026 elections
The Secretary General of the South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU), Emmanuel William, has urged young people to reject tribal politics, vote-buying and political leaders who exploit ethnic divisions ahead of the country’s 2026 elections. Mr William made the call during his opening remarks at a one-day Bi-Annual National Youth Dialogue on Electoral Preparedness, Democratic […]
OPINION: South Sudan needs trust based leadership
Politics must never become a place where morality is punished, cunning is rewarded, and ruthless individuals are elevated while honest and patriotic citizens are excluded from decision-making. South Sudan stands at a critical crossroads. We must begin rebuilding the broken walls created by greed, deceit, corruption, impunity and institutional weakness. Our nation cannot progress when […]
