President Kiir seeks stronger diplomacy amidst challenges

President Salva Kiir is pressing Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Monday Semaya Kumba, to intensify efforts in strengthening international relationships. The call, made during a meeting at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, comes as South Sudan faces diplomatic challenges. A key concern that has strained bilateral relations is the recent decision by […]
Pressure mounts on Gov’t to release Dr. Machar, reschedules R-JMEC sitting

Leading embassies have expressed concern over the stagnation of peace efforts in South Sudan, urging the government to take immediate action to facilitate dialogue. In a joint statement Thursday, the embassies of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the Delegation of the European Union, highlighted the ongoing […]
A Diplomatic U-Turn: South Sudan Reverses Deportation Decision for Mr. Makula Kintu

By Jeniffer J. Ogawi In a surprising diplomatic move, the Government of South Sudan has reversed its previous decision regarding Mr. Makula Kintu, a South Sudanese national who was denied entry at Juba International Airport on April 5 and 6, 2025. This unexpected reversal comes after two days of uncertainty, as Mr. Kintu was left […]
Juba Reacts with Disappointment Over U.S. Visa Ban Linked to Deportee Incident

By Jenifer J. Ogawi The government of South Sudan has expressed disappointment and concern over the United States’ decision to revoke visas for South Sudanese nationals and suspend new visa issuance, following a recent deportation incident involving a misidentified individual. Speaking to the media on Monday, Ambassador Apuk Mayen, the Director General for Consular Affairs, […]