‘All tools available’ US threatens sanctions against South Sudan
The United States has warned South Sudan’s transitional government that it could face sanctions and visa restrictions over what Washington says are continued obstacles to humanitarian assistance in the country. In a statement issued on September 20, the US Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs accused officials at national, state and local levels of […]
Five VPs gone: Power sharing at a crossroads
The removal of South Sudan’s five vice presidents is not merely a reshuffling of political figures. It is one of the clearest signs yet that the political architecture created by the 2018 peace agreement is coming to an end. President Salva Kiir’s dissolution of the Transitional Government of National Unity and the removal of First […]
Kiir tells parties: dialogue must not alter election path
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has told political parties that the Inter-Party Dialogue on election-related matters must not be used to renegotiate the country’s electoral path. He said the dialogue should instead help build consensus around peaceful and credible elections. Kiir made the remarks on Thursday, September 24, 2026, while officially launching the dialogue in Juba, […]
South Sudan steps up national push for early childhood development
South Sudan has stepped up efforts to strengthen early childhood development by bringing government institutions, civil society organisations, development partners and other stakeholders under a new national coordination network. The South Sudan National Early Childhood Development Network (SSNECDN) was established in Juba on Tuesday during a high-level forum attended by representatives from all 10 states […]
Lam Akol puts election readiness on the spot as polls near
National Democratic Movement (NDM) leader Dr. Lam Akol has questioned whether South Sudan is creating the political conditions needed for free and equitable elections, with less than three months remaining before the scheduled December 22 polls. Speaking ahead of the elections, Akol pointed to the limited visibility of political campaigns and questioned why candidates from […]
