NPM endorses Issa Muzamil Makelele to challenge Kiir in 2026 election
The National Patriotic Movement (NPM) has endorsed its chairman, Dr. Issa Muzamil Sebit Makelele, as its presidential candidate for South Sudan’s December 2026 general elections, just a day after President Salva Kiir Mayardit dissolved the transitional government. The announcement was made by NPM Secretary-General Gatkouth during a press conference in Juba on Wednesday, September 23, […]
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 meets some political leaders ahead of inter party dialogue
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has met with a select group of political leaders ahead of an Inter-Party Dialogue scheduled for September 17, as South Sudan prepares for elections expected in December 2026. The meeting brought together leaders from several political groups, including Stephen Par Kuol, who heads the SPLM-IO faction; Dr Martin Elia Lomuro of […]
Kiir backs Gola Boyoi as Murle tensions raise security concerns
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reaffirmed his support for Greater Pibor Administrative Area Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi Gola amid growing security concerns and tensions involving Murle age-set groups in the area. Gola Boyoi briefed President Kiir on the latest developments in Greater Pibor, highlighting key challenges affecting the area, including security concerns, mining activities in […]
