SSOA boss campaigns for ruling party candidates in shocking political twist
South Sudan’s fragile opposition politics took another dramatic turn this week after Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi openly campaigned for President Salva Kiir Mayardit, triggering fresh confusion and controversy over his political allegiance and the future of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA). Speaking to Muslim communities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Abdelbagi urged voters to […]
South Sudan launches new Presidential Website to improve public engagement
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially launched South Sudan’s newly enhanced presidential website aimed at strengthening communication and improving public access to official government information. According to information shared by the Presidency, the platform will provide timely updates on government activities, national policies, presidential engagements, speeches, announcements, and other official communications from the Office of […]
South Sudan’s Kiir dismisses 47 opposition MPs after parliamentary walkout
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed 47 lawmakers aligned with the opposition SPLM-IO party, deepening political tensions within the country’s fragile unity government amid growing disagreements over proposed changes to the 2018 peace agreement. The dismissals were announced through a presidential decree issued under Article 106A(2)(a) of the Transitional Constitution, days after the […]
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 […]
Kiir’s top advisor admits failures, backs leadership shift
A senior advisor to President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a rare and candid admission of government shortcomings, calling for a generational transition in leadership as the country continues to grapple with deepening economic and security challenges. Speaking in unusually frank terms, Senior Presidential Advisor Kuol Manyang Juuk acknowledged that South Sudan has fallen short […]
Kiir fires health minister in latest presidential decree
President Salva Kiir has relieved Sarah Cleto Rial of her duties as Minister of Health and appointed Luke Thomson Thoan Teny as her successor, in a major government reshuffle announced this evening. The changes come as part of a series of presidential decrees affecting key ministries and administrative positions across the country. The presidential decree, […]
Kiir dismisses Biem, returns Manytuil as Unity Governor
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Unity State governor Justice Riek Biem Top and reappointed former governor Joseph Nguen Manytuil in a late-night decree announced on Monday. The decision, read on the state broadcaster South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, did not provide reasons for the abrupt leadership change in the oil-rich Unity State. Justice Biem had […]
Kiir salutes late Bona Malwal, pioneer in politics and journalism
South Sudan is mourning the passing of Hon. Bona Malwal Madut Ring, a veteran politician, journalist, and elder statesman who played a pivotal role in the country’s political and media landscape. He was 97. President Salva Kiir Mayardit expressed profound sorrow over the loss of his “beloved brother and elder statesman.” On behalf of the […]
SPLM-IO condemns Machar suspension, warns of peace deal collapse
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has condemned the suspension of its leader, First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang, warning that the move threatens to collapse South Sudan’s fragile peace deal. On September 11, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs announced plans to arraign Dr. Machar and other SPLM-IO […]
Stakeholders urge parties to honor peace deal
Stakeholders in South Sudan’s peace deal are urging signatories of the 2018 peace agreement to honor their commitments as the country faces significant political and security hurdles. Following a two-day meeting from September 9-10 to review the current political and security situation in the country, a group of 12 stakeholders called for all parties to […]
