SPLA-IO rebukes phase two rollout, demands leadership release for true peace
The Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) has vehemently rejected the planned implementation of Phase Two of the Transitional Security Arrangements, scheduled to begin on September 1, 2025. This comes days after Presidential Advisor and Head of the National Transitional Committee, Kuol Manyang Juuk, announced that security forces would undergo a three-month training ahead of […]
Football leadership in focus as four compete for SSFF presidency
The race for the top seat of South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) is heating up as four candidates have officially declared their bids ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 elections. With the confirmation of four diverse and high-profile candidates, the upcoming vote is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched in the […]
Kalisto Lado’s unconventional popularity: A case study in leadership that transcends metrics
Kalisto Lado Nyiggilo Wani, fondly remembered as “Kalisto the Great,” embodies a form of leadership that defies conventional political norms. His legacy, particularly during his tenure as the Mayor of Juba, is a compelling case study in public service, marked not by rhetoric but by tangible impact and a rare sense of humility. His connection […]
Women’s leadership in South Sudan enhanced with digital support
UN Women has strengthened the National Transformational Leadership Institute (NTLI) in South Sudan with a donation of advanced electronic equipment, enhancing its ability to promote women’s leadership and development across the country. During the official handover ceremony, NTLI Director Dr. Angelina M. Bazugba expressed gratitude for the ongoing collaboration between UN Women and the Ministry […]
Leadership must enable credible elections to end violence; activist urges authorities
As South Sudan moves toward its long-awaited elections, persistent delays have raised concerns about political stability and democratic progress. Analysts attribute these setbacks to the conflicting ambitions of individual leaders and the broader challenge of establishing a stable democratic system. The political and armed groups have often viewed elections and peace itself as threats to […]
SSFA issues multi-year suspensions to Bentiu FA officials over illegitimate leadership ouster
The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has imposed disciplinary sanctions on four officials from the Bentiu Local Football Association for breaching football regulations and attempting to unlawfully impeach the local FA’s board of directors. The suspensions were announced in an official letter signed by SSFA Secretary General, Mr. Victor Lawrence Lual, who stated that the […]
Leadership Shake-Up Looms in SPLM-IO Amid Juba Consultative Meeting
By John Akoon Political tensions are escalating within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) as a leadership consultative meeting unfolds in the capital, Juba. The gathering has sparked widespread speculation about a potential leadership change, with many drawing parallels to the controversial 2016 incident that elevated Taban Deng Gai to the position of First […]
