Lou Nuer chief challenges Nyadak’s Jonglei governorship bid over Warrap marriage ties
A Lou Nuer paramount chief in Uror County, Jonglei State, has petitioned the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) leadership to review Rachel Nyadak Paul’s eligibility for the party’s governorship ticket, citing her marital and family connections to Gogrial East County in neighbouring Warrap State. In a letter dated November 9 and addressed to SPLM Secretary-General […]
South Sudan gives citizens 14 days to register for 2026 elections
South Sudanese citizens will have 14 days to register as voters ahead of the country’s upcoming 2026 General Elections, following an announcement by the National Elections Commission (NEC). In a press statement issued on Friday, November 13, NEC Chairperson Gabriel Bol Deng announced that voter registration will commence on November 14 and close on November […]
Veteran South Sudanese journalist Veronica Lucy killed in road ambush
Veteran South Sudanese journalist Veronica Lucy Gordon has been shot and killed along the Lui–Mundri road in Western Equatoria State while travelling from Lui Payam in Mundri East County to Mundri West town on Thursday night. Gordon was among delegates heading to Mundri West for the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) primaries and congresses. She […]
Gunmen kill two, leave several missing in attack on SPLM delegates in Mundri
At least two people have reportedly been killed and several others remain missing following a gun attack on a vehicle carrying Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) delegates travelling from Lui in Mundri East County to Mundri West County on Thursday night. The attack reportedly occurred at around 9:00 PM Central Africa Time in Miri Loko […]
