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 […]
“No military solution”: UN envoy warns on South Sudan
The head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has warned that the country’s worsening crisis cannot be resolved through force, urging leaders to urgently recommit to dialogue and a political path to peace. Briefing the United Nations Security Council for the first time since her appointment, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and […]
Troika backs AU mediation, calls for immediate dialogue
The Troika countries, alongside key international partners, have thrown their support behind African Union-led mediation efforts while calling for an immediate ceasefire and inclusive political dialogue to end the escalating violence in northern Jonglei State. In a joint statement issued on April 17, the diplomatic missions of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands, the […]
Ministers endorse peace deal amendments for 2026 elections
The Council of Ministers has approved a set of amendments to South Sudan’s peace framework, in a move aimed at paving the way for general elections scheduled for December 2026. The meeting, chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, endorsed changes to the Revitalised Peace Agreement, which underpins the country’s ongoing transitional process. They say the […]
