US say Kiir lacks political will to deliver peace in South Sudan
The United States has accused President Salva Kiir and other South Sudanese leaders of lacking the political will needed to implement the country’s fragile peace agreement, warning that continued inaction is fueling instability and undermining prospects for lasting peace. The criticism was delivered at the United Nations Security Council on Friday as members voted to […]
South Sudan pays tribute to late diplomat Ruben Marial Benjamin
South Sudan has paid tribute to the late Ruben Marial Benjamin following his untimely passing, with President Salva Kiir Mayardit describing him as a committed patriot who dedicated his life to the service of the nation. In a condolence message issued on Wednesday, President Kiir said the death of Ambassador Ruben Marial Benjamin was a […]
How memory of the liberation struggle brought Kiir and William Garang together again
There are moments in life that quietly remind people how time changes everything and how some friendships survive war, pain, separation, and history itself. For many South Sudanese, Major General William Deng Garang is not just another name from the liberation era. He is one of the men who walked through the harsh years of […]
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 […]
Kiir says he rejected Bashir’s $505m offer to block South Sudan breakaway
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has claimed that former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir once offered him $505 million in an alleged attempt to stop South Sudan from gaining independence. Kiir made the remarks on Saturday during celebrations marking the 34th anniversary of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) at Juba Stadium, where he reflected […]
Kiir and Museveni hold strategic talks on security and power
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday held high-level talks with Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between South Sudan and Uganda. The meeting focused on key political, economic, and security issues affecting the two neighboring countries and the wider region. According to officials, the two leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation […]
America turns up heat on Kiir government over peace violations
The United States has intensified pressure on President Salva Kiir’s government over alleged violations of South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, warning that continued delays, political crackdowns, and unilateral decisions risk undermining the country’s fragile transition and damaging international confidence. The warning came during a two-day visit to Juba by the U.S. State Department’s Senior Bureau […]
President Kiir brings back Gen. Santino Deng as army chief
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reappointed Gen. Santino Deng Wol as the Chief of Defence Forces of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), marking his return to the country’s top military leadership position following a series of presidential decrees announced on state television. The announcement, broadcast on the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), confirmed […]
UNMISS blocked 480 times as U.S. hits out at President Kiir’s leadership
The United States has sharply criticized South Sudan’s leadership following the renewal of the mandate for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), revealing that peacekeeping operations were obstructed hundreds of times in recent months. Addressing the UN Security Council, U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said the mission recorded more than 480 Status of Forces […]
Kiir oversees oath of new officials, calls for professional conduct
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has presided over the swearing-in of a new group of senior government officials, urging them to uphold professionalism, discipline and accountability in the execution of their duties. The ceremony, held at the State House in Juba on Thursday, brought together newly appointed ministers and senior security officials, who took the oath […]
