South Sudan’s December polls feature in Kiir’s regional diplomacy
South Sudan’s planned December general elections featured in President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s recent diplomatic engagements in Kenya and South Africa, as the country prepares for a political transition. Kiir briefed an expanded caretaker government meeting on Saturday about the visits, highlighting discussions on bilateral cooperation and regional support for the electoral process. According to a […]
Ex-TNLA member Boutros joins race for Maridi parliamentary seat
Former Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) member Boutros Monani Magaya has picked a nomination form to contest for a parliamentary seat representing Geographical Constituency No. 3 in Maridi County. Boutros is expected to face other aspirants, including Martin Modir Juma Ngorowu, in the forthcoming Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) primaries, which will determine the party’s […]
71 killed, scores injured after Friday morning armed clashes in Rumbek
About 71 people have reportedly been killed following armed clashes in Rumbek Town, Lakes State, early Friday morning, according to the South Sudan government. The clashes broke out at approximately 4:00 a.m. on October 9, involving armed civilians and resulting in significant loss of life, the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services said […]
Presidential aspirant Kornelio Kon demands 19 months’ unpaid salary
South Sudanese presidential aspirant Kornelio Kon Ngu has called on the government to pay outstanding salaries owed to former members of parliament, saying he went 19 months without receiving his salary while serving in the legislature. Kon, a former Third Deputy Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly, made the remarks on Friday while addressing journalists […]
Long time aspirant Mboriman pledges to put WES on new path
Long-time political aspirant Mboriman Mbory Edward has formally declared his bid for Governor of Western Equatoria State, pledging to pursue what he described as a new path focused on security, development and unity. Mboriman made the declaration at the SPLM National Secretariat in Juba as he entered the party’s primary contest for the governorship ahead […]
Rabi Mujung declares bid for Central Equatoria governorship
Former Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has declared his candidacy for the governorship of Central Equatoria State. Mujung, who served as governor for less than five months in 2025 before being removed from office, is seeking to return to the state’s top leadership position as the country prepares for the December […]
Kiir, Ramaphosa hold talks on South Sudan’s election preparations
President Salva Kiir and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa have held talks in Pretoria on South Sudan’s preparations for the December 2026 elections, with South Africa agreeing to support several areas of the electoral process. The meeting at the State House focused on technical and logistical needs ahead of the planned 22 December polls, […]
Alek Silvano becomes woman in Warrap’s male-domonited governorship race
Alek Silvano Deng has stepped into the race for Warrap State governor, becoming one of the women seeking the state’s top political office in a contest expected to attract several candidates. Alek, the chairperson of the South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) in Warrap State and a former member of the State Legislative Assembly, […]
Kalisto returns to the streets as Juba cleanup drive continues
Juba County Commissioner Moulana Kalisto Lado Foustino Nyigilo has returned to the streets as he continues his hands on field work, inspecting ongoing cleanup and urban improvement activities across the county. On Monday evening, Kalisto was in Kuburi Haboba, where he met traders, business operators, residents and road users while personally monitoring efforts to improve […]
Jadalla calls for unity and discipline among caretaker ministers
Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has called on newly appointed caretaker ministers to uphold unity, discipline and teamwork as they take up their responsibilities in the state government. Governor Jadalla made the remarks on Monday while formally installing the caretaker ministers into their respective offices in Juba. He directed the […]
