Jadalla calls for unity and discipline among caretaker ministers
Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has called on newly appointed caretaker ministers to uphold unity, discipline and teamwork as they take up their responsibilities in the state government. Governor Jadalla made the remarks on Monday while formally installing the caretaker ministers into their respective offices in Juba. He directed the […]
Ruto tells Kiir to seek dialogue, consensus as Kenya backs December polls
Kenyan President William Ruto has urged South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit to pursue dialogue and consensus among political parties ahead of the country’s planned December 2026 general elections. President Ruto made the remarks during bilateral talks with President Kiir at State House in Nairobi on Monday, as Kenya reaffirmed its readiness to support South […]
SPLM opens race for December elections with nomination forms
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has opened its nomination process for aspirants seeking to contest in South Sudan’s planned December 22, 2026 general elections. The ruling party has set October 5 to 9 as the official period for aspirants to collect nomination forms from the SPLM Secretariat at its headquarters in Juba. SPLM Secretary […]
Two SPLM-IO leaders freed after nearly two years in Lakes state custody
Two senior members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) have been released after spending nearly two years in detention in Lakes State. The two officials are Dr. Isaiah Akol Mathiang, Chairperson of the SPLM-IO in Lakes State, and Gai Magok, Chairperson of the movement’s Animal Resources Committee. Their detention followed the Nasir […]
Rejaf West women get machines to expand farming business
Women in Rejaf West, Juba County, have received farming and processing equipment aimed at helping them expand agricultural activities and generate income. The equipment, including grain millers, water pumps and grinding-paste machines, was handed over on Friday by the Network of Empowered Women Peace Actors in South Sudan (NEWPASS), in partnership with the Women’s Peace […]
Kalisto takes oath after accepting Juba county caretaker seat
Newly appointed Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Kalisto Lado has taken the oath of office after accepting the caretaker position, formally beginning his new assignment as Central Equatoria State prepares for the December general elections. Kalisto was among several caretaker officials sworn in on Friday by Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani. […]
Election readiness under scrutiny as December polls approach — civil society
Civil society and election stakeholders are raising concerns over South Sudan’s preparedness for the scheduled 22 December 2026 general elections, calling for urgent and coordinated action to address remaining institutional, legal, operational, security and civic-space challenges. The concerns were raised following the 2026 South Sudan Country Forum, held in Juba from September 23–24 under the […]
NEC presents voter registration materials to President Kiir
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has presented the official voter registration book and other electoral materials to President Salva Kiir Mayardit as preparations continue for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 general elections. NEC Chairperson Gabriel Bol Deng described the presentation as an important milestone in the electoral process, saying voter registration is central to establishing […]
Girls as young as 13 found already mothers in Yei
At an age when they should be sitting in classrooms, playing with friends and thinking about their futures, some girls in Yei are already raising children. Earlier this year, Nunu Diana, Director General in the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender and Child Social Welfare, said she encountered 10 girls aged between 13 and 15 […]
AU urges restraint amid rising Ethiopia, Eritrea-Egypt tension
The African Union Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint as tensions between the three countries continue to rise, warning against actions or statements that could further escalate the situation and undermine regional stability. The AU’s statement comes amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, where Ethiopian federal forces are battling […]
