Kiir fires, appoints new ministers and commissioners in Central Equatoria
The President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, has issued a series of presidential decrees relieving and appointing several officials in the government of Central Equatoria State, in a sweeping leadership reshuffle affecting state ministers, advisors, commissioners and heads of independent commissions. The decrees, which take immediate effect, restructure key positions within the […]
Kiir drops major reshuffle in Western Equatoria State government
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a series of presidential decrees announcing a major reshuffle in the government of Western Equatoria State, relieving and appointing several state officials. The decrees, read on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation on Friday evening, affected ministers, advisors, commission chairpersons, and county commissioners within the state administration. Among those […]
South Sudan to announce election date in June
South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has revealed that the official date for the country’s long-awaited general elections will be announced in June, as preparations gather pace ahead of the planned polls in December 2026. The update came during a meeting between President Salva Kiir and the Chairperson of the National Elections Commission, Professor Abednego […]
“Power struggle” – SPLM admits role in 2013 conflict
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has publicly acknowledged its role in the devastating 2013 conflict that plunged South Sudan into years of violence and suffering, describing the war as a “power struggle within the party” and offering an apology to the citizens affected by the crisis. Speaking during a major party gathering in Juba, […]
Court rejects defense bid to access phones in Dr. Machar Nasir trial
The special court on Wednesday denied the defense request to open the phones of seven co-accused of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar in the ongoing Nasir incident trial. Presiding Judge James Alala Deng said the defense could only review hash values, digital codes used to confirm data integrity, provided by the prosecution’s forensic […]
UN peacekeepers hold position in Akobo despite evacuation order
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has announced that its peacekeepers will remain in Akobo to continue protecting civilians despite an evacuation directive issued by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) ahead of planned military operations in the area. In a press release issued on March 9 from Juba, the mission said […]
Adil calls for transparency as revenue officials take oath
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has urged newly appointed officials of key revenue institutions to uphold transparency, integrity, and accountability as they assume their duties in office. Speaking during a swearing-in ceremony held at the State Government Secretariat in Juba, the governor called on the new leadership of the State Revenue […]
South Sudan clears stranded trucks at Nimule border, supplies expected in Juba
Stranded cargo trucks at the Nimule border have been cleared following an intervention by the South Sudan Revenue Authority, with supplies expected to reach Juba soon. The delegation, led by SSRA Deputy Commissioner General Solomon Ariik, arrived in Nimule on Sunday and conducted inspections at several key customs facilities, including the Nimule Customs Division and […]
Iran names Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as supreme leader
Iran’s clerical body, the Assembly of Experts, has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent U.S.–Israeli strikes that escalated tensions across the Middle East. The 56-year-old cleric becomes only the third Supreme Leader in the history of the Islamic Republic, […]
SSPDF orders UNMISS, NGOs, civilians out of Akobo within 72 hours
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has ordered UNMISS personnel, humanitarian organizations, and civilians in Akobo to vacate the town and surrounding areas within 72 hours, following the next phase of military operations in the region. According to a press release issued by Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the Director for Media & Press […]
