Malek accuses Makuei of meddling in USAP affairs
Joseph Malek Arop on Tuesday accused senior government officials, including Justice Minister Michael Makuei Lueth, of interfering in the internal affairs of the United Sudan African Party (USAP) and attempting to remove him from office through what he described as unconstitutional means. Speaking during a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Juba, Malek claimed […]
Uganda’s Museveni begins another five-year Presidential term
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was officially sworn in for another five-year term, extending his decades-long rule over the East African nation until 2031. The inauguration ceremony, held in the capital Kampala, was attended by regional leaders, senior government officials, diplomats, security chiefs, ruling party supporters, and invited guests from across Africa and beyond. Museveni, who […]
Lawmakers remember Justice Riiny during parliamentary tribute
Members of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), government officials, members of the judiciary, relatives, friends, and mourners gathered in Juba to pay their final respects to the late Justice Ambrose Riiny Thiik during an emotional parliamentary tribute session. The solemn ceremony at the national parliament saw lawmakers lining up beside the casket of […]
Kiir and Museveni hold strategic talks on security and power
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday held high-level talks with Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between South Sudan and Uganda. The meeting focused on key political, economic, and security issues affecting the two neighboring countries and the wider region. According to officials, the two leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation […]
America turns up heat on Kiir government over peace violations
The United States has intensified pressure on President Salva Kiir’s government over alleged violations of South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, warning that continued delays, political crackdowns, and unilateral decisions risk undermining the country’s fragile transition and damaging international confidence. The warning came during a two-day visit to Juba by the U.S. State Department’s Senior Bureau […]
Drama in parliament as SPLM-IO walks out over peace amendments
Tensions flared inside South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Monday after lawmakers from the opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) staged a dramatic walkout in protest against proposed amendments to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). The protest briefly disrupted parliamentary proceedings after Justice and Constitutional Affairs […]
Kiir, Guelleh discuss bilateral ties after inauguration ceremony
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday held bilateral talks with Djibouti’s President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh following the latter’s inauguration for a sixth term in office, as the two leaders reaffirmed commitments to strengthening relations between their countries. The meeting came shortly after President Kiir joined several African heads of state and regional leaders at the […]
Youth present business proposals under WPDI livelihood initiative
Dozens of young South Sudanese entrepreneurs have presented business proposals under a peacebuilding and livelihood initiative spearheaded by the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI), in a move aimed at empowering youth economically while strengthening community resilience and social cohesion. The business pitching event brought together participants from Juba, Yambio, and Torit who spent the […]
SSPDF chief declares end to fighting as activist calls for dialogue over war
South Sudan’s newly reappointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Santino Deng Wol, has declared an end to renewed hostilities between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the SPLA-IO, signaling what many observers describe as a fresh opportunity for peace and stability in the country. Speaking after resuming command of the national army, […]
Full Statement: Puot Kang’s second testimony before court
Below is the full statement delivered by Puot Kang during his second appearance before the court, where he addressed the circumstances surrounding the Nasir Incident of March 3–4, 2025, his arrest, detention, and his role in efforts to de-escalate tensions in Upper Nile State. Your Lordships, At this point, I shall address the Nasir Incident […]
