South Sudan opens new Juba Airport terminal
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially inaugurated the new Terminal Three at Juba International Airport, marking a major milestone in South Sudan’s efforts to modernize its aviation infrastructure and improve international air transport services. The commissioning ceremony, held on Thursday in Juba, brought together senior government officials, diplomats, aviation stakeholders and development partners to witness […]
President Kiir returns to Juba after week-long tour of Bahr el Ghazal region
President Salva Kiir Mayardit returned to Juba on Friday after completing a week-long visit to the Bahr el Ghazal region, where he held public rallies and engaged with communities in an effort to promote peace, economic recovery, and preparations for South Sudan’s planned general elections. During the tour, President Kiir visited the towns of Wau, […]
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 […]
