Warrap governor race gathers steam as Maduot, Atem declare bids
Former South Sudan Football Association president, Gen. Augustino Maduot Parek, has joined former Gogrial State Governor Maj. Gen. Victor Atem Atem in declaring interest in the governorship of Warrap State ahead of the December 22, 2026 general elections. Parek announced his intention to contest for the state’s top political office, saying he is ready to […]
Kiir names caretaker cabinet, governors ahead of December elections
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed a caretaker administration following the dissolution of South Sudan’s transitional government, as the country enters the final three months before general elections scheduled for 22 December 2026. The new arrangements include acting national ministers, state governors, deputy ministers and chief administrators for the country’s three administrative areas. James Ngere […]
Kiir removes First Vice President Riek Machar, four other VPs
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has removed First Vice President Riek Machar Teny and the country’s four other vice presidents as part of the dissolution of South Sudan’s transitional government ahead of elections scheduled for 22 December 2026. The move affects all five vice-presidential positions created under the country’s power-sharing arrangement, including Dr James Wani Igga, […]
Election Bill passed at speed as MPs await promised V6 vehicles
South Sudan’s Parliament has passed amendments to the Elections Act and President Salva Kiir signed the legislation into law on the same day, in a rapid sequence that has drawn attention as lawmakers also await new vehicles under a government-backed car loan arrangement. The National Elections Act, 2012 (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed by the […]
Kiir retains Presidential powers as new elections law takes effect
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed South Sudan’s amended elections law into force, hours after lawmakers passed it, setting out a new legal framework for the country’s scheduled December 2026 elections. The National Legislature passed the National Elections Act, 2012 (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Monday before it was sent to President Kiir for assent. The […]
500+ Sudanese refugees receive food, essential items in Juba
More than 500 Sudanese refugees living in Juba received food and essential non-food items on Friday as humanitarian organizations continue efforts to respond to the needs of families displaced by the conflict in Sudan. The assistance was distributed at the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) and included beans, sugar, salt, cooking oil and maize […]
South Sudan turns to Nigeria, Ethiopia for digital identity system
South Sudan is seeking technical knowledge and cooperation from Nigeria and Ethiopia as it works to strengthen its civil registration and digital identity systems. General Achol Cyier Rehan, Director-General of the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration (DCRNPI), recently led engagements in the two countries focused on modern approaches to civil registration and […]
South Sudan faces US sanctions threat over aid restrictions
The United States has warned South Sudan’s transitional government that officials could face sanctions and visa restrictions over what Washington says are continued obstacles to humanitarian assistance. In a statement issued by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs on Sunday, September 20, the United States accused officials at national, state and local […]
‘God knows’, Juba Bishop raises alarm over South Sudan’s corruption
The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, Santo Loku Pio, has raised alarm over corruption and the continued failure to pay public workers, questioning how government revenues are being managed. Speaking during a public address, Bishop Loku Pio said the extent of corruption in South Sudan had become difficult to establish, while citizens […]
Inter party dialogue key to nationhood, patriotism and reconciliation
South Sudan’s journey toward elections must be more than a contest for political power. It should provide a national opportunity to strengthen a common identity, rebuild trust and demonstrate that political differences can be managed without violence, exclusion or hatred. As the country prepares for the December 2026 elections, inter-party dialogue should be guided by […]
