Kornelio Kon faces political revolt as alliance withdraws support
South Sudan’s National Alliance of Political Parties has split over the leadership of its chairperson, Kornelio Kon Ngu, with eight political parties declaring that they have withdrawn their confidence in him and rejecting his claim to represent the alliance. The move comes days after Kon, who is also the Third Deputy Speaker of the Transitional […]
Kiir sacks deputy justice minister, names replacement
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has removed Joseph Malek Arop as Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and appointed a replacement. In a presidential decree read on the state broadcaster SSBC, President Kiir appointed Molana Dr William Othon Awer as the new Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Dr Awer replaces Mr Arop, who […]
Adil removes pension fund chief, appoints successor
Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has removed the executive director of the State Pension Fund Authority and appointed a successor, according to a gubernatorial decree. The governor relieved Dwoki Moses Ismail of his position and appointed Kobojo Alison Edward as the new executive director. The changes were made under Article 99, Sub-Article 2(a) […]
Kiir sacks six ministers, eight other officials in Lakes
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed six state ministers and eight other senior officials in Lakes State in a major reshuffle of the state government. The changes were announced in a series of Republican Decrees issued by President Kiir, affecting the revitalised transitional government of Lakes State. Among those removed are the ministers […]
Three-time ex-finance minister Mabiordit dies in Juba
South Sudanese economist and former finance minister Salvatore Garang Mabiordit has died in the capital, Juba, his family and government officials have confirmed. Mabiordit died on Thursday evening at AMI Clinic, aged after more than four decades in public service. His family did not immediately disclose the cause of death. His death comes just days […]
The crisis of ethnocentrism in South Sudan: A threat to national unity and promise of independence
Caution: Dear readers, this article is not intended to dehumanize any ethnic or political group in South Sudan. Rather, it seeks to draw attention to the social and political dangers ethnocentrism poses to social cohesion, national identity, peace and national stability. Ethnocentrism is characterized by a strong sense of ethnic self-centeredness, including ethnic preference, cultural […]
Court rejects bid to record Dr. Machar trial testimony
The Special Court trying First Vice President Dr Riek Machar and seven co-accused has rejected a request by the fifth accused to have his testimony recorded by an in-house videographer. The court dismissed the request on Wednesday, saying such an arrangement had not been provided to defendants who had already testified in the high-profile proceedings. […]
South Sudan marks veterans day as Kiir honours war veterans
South Sudan has marked Veterans Day with President Salva Kiir Mayardit paying tribute to the men and women who took part in the country’s long struggle for independence. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 18, President Kiir described the day as an occasion to remember South Sudanese who responded to the national call to […]
Court dismisses Diocese of Juba case against Moru congregation leaders
A court in Juba has dismissed a criminal case brought by the Episcopal Diocese of Juba against six leaders and members of the Moru Congregation, ruling that the Diocese lacked the legal capacity to institute the proceedings. The ruling, delivered on Monday, August 18, dismissed Criminal Case No. 4071 of 2025 and discharged all six […]
Azande kingdom and churches back return to traditional funeral practices
The Azande Kingdom, churches and the Western Equatoria State Government have backed a return to traditional funeral practices, calling for greater respect and dignity during mourning and burial ceremonies. The agreement was reached in Yambio on Monday during a meeting chaired by His Majesty Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, King of the Azande Kingdom, and attended […]
