Kiir fires senior officials as his search for solutions continues
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a series of presidential decrees effecting major changes in the national government and state leadership, relieving several senior officials from their positions. Among those relieved of their duties are James Hoth Mai, Dak Doup Bichiok, and Angelina Teny, who was serving as Minister of Interior. Also removed from office […]
Kiir directs NRA boss to ensure efficient tax and revenue collection
President Salva Kiir has instructed the Management of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) to step up efforts in revenue collection and ensure strict compliance with existing laws and regulations. The directive came on Wednesday following a briefing from Commissioner General of the NRA, William Anyuon Kuol, on progress, challenges, and opportunities in the country’s revenue […]
US diplomat presses President Kiir to uphold peace, ensure aid Access
The United States has called on South Sudan’s leaders to maintain peace, accelerate the implementation of the Revitalised Peace Agreement, and guarantee unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities across the country. The call came after the United States Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler, met with President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Juba […]
South Sudan to operationalize official gazette under new presidential directive
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered the establishment of a high-level technical committee to operationalize the South Sudan Official Gazette and upgrade the official website of the Office of the President, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency, legal certainty and the integrity of government communications. The directive, announced on Monday through the state-owned South […]
No more decrees on air: What Kiir’s new order means for officials and Public
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has introduced a far-reaching change to how power is exercised and communicated in South Sudan, ending a long-standing practice in which presidential appointments and dismissals were announced publicly through state media and rapidly circulated on social media. The new directive, issued as Circular No. 01/2026 through the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, […]
Gen. Wilson Deng declares uprising, challenging Kiir as elections loom
A former senior South Sudanese military officer and diplomat, Gen. Wilson Deng (Weks) Kuoirot, has announced the formation of a new political and armed movement aimed at overthrowing the government of President Salva Kiir, in a dramatic escalation of political tension as the country edges toward long-delayed elections. In a lengthy declaration dated December 28, […]
Kiir reflects on conflict, urges peaceful path forward in Christmas message
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on South Sudanese to recommit themselves to peace, unity and reconciliation as the country marked the Christmas season, urging citizens to reject violence and celebrate the holiday peacefully within their communities. In his Christmas message delivered on December 24, the President extended warm greetings to South Sudanese across the […]
Cabinet discusses public servant salaries that remain in coming soon mode
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Friday presided over an extraordinary Cabinet meeting that once again placed the long-standing issue of unpaid and delayed salaries for public servants and members of the organized forces at the center of government deliberations. The meeting, convened in Juba, focused on the timely payment of monthly salaries and the growing […]
No warning, just decrees: Kiir keeps the country guessing
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday evening issued a fresh series of presidential decrees that triggered significant changes across South Sudan’s security, academic, and civil service institutions, once again keeping the public and political observers guessing about the direction of governance and power dynamics in the country. The most notable change came within the powerful […]
After years of drama, SPLM opens doors for opposition dialogue
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has announced that it is finally opening its doors to dialogue with all opposition groups. The shift comes after years of political friction, stalled negotiations, and prolonged national uncertainty that have weighed heavily on the country’s journey toward lasting peace. The announcement followed a high-level consultative meeting chaired by […]
