Ruto tells Kiir to seek dialogue, consensus as Kenya backs December polls
Kenyan President William Ruto has urged South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit to pursue dialogue and consensus among political parties ahead of the country’s planned December 2026 general elections. President Ruto made the remarks during bilateral talks with President Kiir at State House in Nairobi on Monday, as Kenya reaffirmed its readiness to support South […]
SPLM opens race for December elections with nomination forms
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has opened its nomination process for aspirants seeking to contest in South Sudan’s planned December 22, 2026 general elections. The ruling party has set October 5 to 9 as the official period for aspirants to collect nomination forms from the SPLM Secretariat at its headquarters in Juba. SPLM Secretary […]
Two SPLM-IO leaders freed after nearly two years in Lakes state custody
Two senior members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) have been released after spending nearly two years in detention in Lakes State. The two officials are Dr. Isaiah Akol Mathiang, Chairperson of the SPLM-IO in Lakes State, and Gai Magok, Chairperson of the movement’s Animal Resources Committee. Their detention followed the Nasir […]
Kalisto takes oath after accepting Juba county caretaker seat
Newly appointed Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Kalisto Lado has taken the oath of office after accepting the caretaker position, formally beginning his new assignment as Central Equatoria State prepares for the December general elections. Kalisto was among several caretaker officials sworn in on Friday by Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani. […]
Election readiness under scrutiny as December polls approach — civil society
Civil society and election stakeholders are raising concerns over South Sudan’s preparedness for the scheduled 22 December 2026 general elections, calling for urgent and coordinated action to address remaining institutional, legal, operational, security and civic-space challenges. The concerns were raised following the 2026 South Sudan Country Forum, held in Juba from September 23–24 under the […]
NEC presents voter registration materials to President Kiir
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has presented the official voter registration book and other electoral materials to President Salva Kiir Mayardit as preparations continue for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 general elections. NEC Chairperson Gabriel Bol Deng described the presentation as an important milestone in the electoral process, saying voter registration is central to establishing […]
Eastern Equatoria begins naming caretaker local leaders
Eastern Equatoria State has begun naming caretaker local government leaders as the state prepares for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 general elections. The appointments come after the dissolution of the transitional state governments and the appointment of Louis Lobong Lojore as caretaker governor of Eastern Equatoria. Lobong has said the caretaker administration’s priority is to […]
Kiir taps presidential challenger Peter Mayen for caretaker cabinet
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed People’s Liberal Party (PLP) chairperson Peter Mayen Majongdit as caretaker Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, placing a declared presidential challenger in the caretaker government ahead of the December elections. Mayen has publicly expressed his intention to challenge Kiir for the presidency in the December 22, 2026 elections, […]
Sudan’s Burhan vows not to bow after US visa denial
Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairperson Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has vowed that the country will not bow to pressure or what he described as “blackmail” following the United States’ decision to withhold his visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. Speaking in Khartoum on Saturday, Burhan said Sudan would maintain its position despite […]
Over 20 passengers missing as three vehicles burned
More than 20 passengers are reportedly missing after separate attacks along the Lui-Juba road in Western Equatoria State, with three vehicles burned, according to a local official. Acting Mundri East County Commissioner Benson George said the first incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. at Marile, where people returning to Lanyi after harvesting honey were attacked. […]
