President Kiir fires Gloria Lagu, Joseph Waiwai from senior posts

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has officially relieved two senior government officials from their positions, marking a significant leadership reshuffle within South Sudan’s key institutions. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Mrs. Gloria Nyoka Joseph Lagu, who served as Executive Director of the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) and […]
Kiir orders Abiemnhom probe, pushes service cluster reforms

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed government institutions to strengthen coordination and address operational challenges affecting ministries under the Service Cluster, while also ordering an investigation into the recent violence in Abiemnhom County of the Ruweng Administrative Area. The directives followed a briefing at the State House by Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, […]
Blind football trophy row resolved, team set to meet President Kiir

The leadership of the South Sudan Blind Football Association has announced that a recent misunderstanding surrounding the presentation of a trophy won at the African Championship Division Two in Kampala has been amicably resolved. Speaking during a press conference in Juba, Association President Charles Pascola Clement clarified that concerns raised over the trophy’s presentation were […]
Josephine Lagu fired as Kiir brings back Hussein Abdelbagi as Vice President

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has once again shaken the political table, sacking Josephine Joseph Lagu and reinstating Hussein Abdelbagi Akol as Vice President in a sudden reshuffle that sent ripples through Juba’s power corridors. The move, announced on Thursday evening on SSBC, ends Lagu’s tenure as Vice President for the Services Cluster and marks […]
President Kiir assures UN of full humanitarian access across South Sudan

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has assured the United Nations and humanitarian partners of unrestricted access to all areas in South Sudan, pledging support for aid delivery to communities affected by conflict and displacement. Speaking during a high-level meeting with UN officials in Juba, President Kiir emphasized the government’s commitment to facilitating humanitarian operations and addressing […]
South Sudan approves $2 billion roads project as elections draw near

The government of South Sudan has approved a $2 billion national roads development project as the country edges closer to general elections. The decision was reached during a regular meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by President Salva Kiir, where the Cabinet endorsed the use of the country’s gold reserves as collateral to finance […]
Kiir directs SPLM secretariat to audit party assets ahead of elections

President Salva Kiir has ordered the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement Secretariat to conduct a comprehensive audit of all party assets and investments, both locally and abroad, as the ruling party steps up preparations for the upcoming general elections. The directive was issued after President Kiir, who chairs the SPLM, received a detailed progress report from […]
AU C5 orders ceasefire, demands release of Dr. Machar

The AU C5 has directed South Sudan’s leaders to immediately halt all hostilities and release detained political figures, including First Vice President Riek Machar, following deliberations at the C5 meeting of Heads of State. Delivering the closing remarks, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the regional leaders reached a firm and unified position after what […]
Kiir repeats peace pledge at AU summit

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has once again pledged to restore peace and stability in South Sudan and Sudan as he joined fellow African leaders at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. The gathering marked the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government. Held under the theme “Assuring Sustainable Water […]
President Kiir flies to AU summit in Addis Ababa

President President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday departed Juba for Addis Ababa to attend the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit, where water security and regional stability will dominate discussions. The summit, scheduled to take place at the headquarters of the African Union, is being held under the […]