US Congressman urges Rubio to push Kiir, Machar toward settlement
A US congressman has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to intensify American diplomatic efforts to help resolve South Sudan’s prolonged political and security crisis. In a letter dated 25 August, Congressman Rich McCormick called on the US government to use its diplomatic influence to encourage President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar […]
CES launches digital revenue collection system for Juba city
The Central Equatoria State Government has launched a Digital Revenue Collection System and e-Services for the Juba City Council, in a move aimed at modernising revenue collection and improving public service delivery. Launching the system, Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony said the initiative will replace traditional revenue collection methods with more efficient, accessible and transparent digital […]
SPLM tells aspirants: fight from your constituency for tickets
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has told its election aspirants to return to their constituencies and mobilize grassroots support before seeking party tickets. Speaking at an SPLM fundraising event attended by members of the business community, SPLM Secretary-General Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Koordit said the party would no longer simply endorse candidates without strong […]
Blink and it’s Law: Kiir signs amendment after one-Day passage
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed Constitutional Amendment No. 13 into law, just a day after lawmakers passed it, in a rapid process that has drawn criticism over the speed and transparency of the changes. The President’s assent on Wednesday clears the legal pathway for general elections scheduled for 22 December 2026, according […]
South Sudan calls for bigger health budget to reduce donor dependence
South Sudan has called for increased government investment in the health sector to reduce the country’s dependence on external funding and strengthen the delivery of essential health services. The call was made by Minister of Health Luke Thompson Thoan and Dr. Justin Kowac, Chairperson of the South Sudan AIDS Commission, during a health-sector workshop in […]
South Sudan parliament shuts media, public out of crucial election debate
South Sudan’s parliament on Tuesday barred journalists and members of the public from a sitting where lawmakers began debating proposed constitutional amendments ahead of the December elections. Speaker Joseph Paciko Ngere ordered the media and public to leave the chamber as lawmakers began the second reading of Constitution Amendment Bill No. 13. Ngere cited national […]
Yakani accuses political elites of fueling Abyei-Twic dispute
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani has accused unnamed political elites of exploiting a boundary dispute between communities in the Abyei Administrative Area and Twic Mayardit County of Warrap State to fuel tensions ahead of South Sudan’s planned December 2026 elections. Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), urged President Salva […]
Kiir sacks deputy justice minister, names replacement
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has removed Joseph Malek Arop as Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and appointed a replacement. In a presidential decree read on the state broadcaster SSBC, President Kiir appointed Molana Dr William Othon Awer as the new Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Dr Awer replaces Mr Arop, who […]
Adil removes pension fund chief, appoints successor
Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has removed the executive director of the State Pension Fund Authority and appointed a successor, according to a gubernatorial decree. The governor relieved Dwoki Moses Ismail of his position and appointed Kobojo Alison Edward as the new executive director. The changes were made under Article 99, Sub-Article 2(a) […]
Kiir sacks six ministers, eight other officials in Lakes
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed six state ministers and eight other senior officials in Lakes State in a major reshuffle of the state government. The changes were announced in a series of Republican Decrees issued by President Kiir, affecting the revitalised transitional government of Lakes State. Among those removed are the ministers […]
