Kiir meets Collo King, calls for national unity ahead of elections
President Salva Kiir on Monday held discussions with the King of the Collo Kingdom, Kuongo Dak Padiet, focusing on national unity, stability, and preparations for the country’s upcoming elections. The meeting brought together the Head of State and the traditional leader in Juba, where both leaders exchanged views on the political and security situation in […]
Dr. Machar Trial: Court fears ‘trial by media,’ rejects defense broadcast bid
A special court in South Sudan on Monday dismissed a defense application seeking live broadcast of proceedings in the ongoing trial of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar, reaffirming its earlier position that hearings will continue without real-time media coverage. The ruling came after defense lawyer Kur Lual Kur petitioned the court last week to […]
President Kiir in Addis to expand South Sudan–Ethiopia ties
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has arrived in Addis Ababa for a state working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Republic of South Sudan and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Upon arrival, President Kiir was received by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed before the two leaders proceeded to hold a comprehensive bilateral meeting […]
Kiir removes, appoints dozen officials in Upper Nile gov’t shake-up
The President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, has issued a series of presidential decrees removing and appointing more than 20 officials in a sweeping restructuring of the Upper Nile State Government. The changes, made in line with Article 106A(2)(a) of the Transitional Constitution of 2011 (as amended), affect key positions across the […]
WFP, EU hand over feeder roads in Aweil West
The World Food Programme (WFP) and the European Union have officially handed over newly constructed feeder roads in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, in a move aimed at improving connectivity and strengthening livelihoods for rural communities. The handover covers 26 kilometres of roads linking Marialbai to Chelkou and Pantit to Anyuopjang. The […]
South Sudan enacts law domesticating East African community treaty
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed into law the Treaty Establishing the East African Community Act 2026, formally incorporating the regional bloc’s founding treaty and its protocols into South Sudan’s national legal framework. The signing marks a decisive legal milestone in the country’s full accession to the EAC, effectively transforming regional obligations into enforceable domestic […]
South Sudan denies 24-month election extension reports
The South Sudanese government on Tuesday dismissed claims that its mandate had been extended by 24 months, insisting no such decision had been discussed by the Council of Ministers, even as it pledged to fund long-delayed general elections set for December 2026. Government Spokesperson and Information Minister Ateny Wek Ateny said reports circulating in sections […]
Parliament summons finance, public service ministers over pension accountability failures
Lawmakers in Juba have summoned the ministers responsible for finance and public service to explain persistent concerns over pension remittances, in a move that signals growing parliamentary pressure on the government’s handling of retirement funds. The decision was announced on Monday during a sitting of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, presided over by Speaker Joseph […]
Nasir trial: Prosecution concludes re-examination of final witness
The Special Court on the Incident of Nasir on Monday concluded the re-examination of its final witness, marking a significant procedural step in the ongoing trial involving senior figures linked to the SPLM/A-IO, including First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. The 70th session of the court, held at Freedom Hall in Juba, focused on the […]
Parliament summons ministers over Rumbek school land saga
Lawmakers in Transitional National Legislative Assembly are set to summon senior government ministers to explain a controversial decision to allocate part of the land belonging to Rumbek National Secondary School to Rumbek University of Science and Technology. The move follows growing public debate and political concern over the fate of one of the country’s oldest […]
