Eastern Equatoria begins naming caretaker local leaders
Eastern Equatoria State has begun naming caretaker local government leaders as the state prepares for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 general elections. The appointments come after the dissolution of the transitional state governments and the appointment of Louis Lobong Lojore as caretaker governor of Eastern Equatoria. Lobong has said the caretaker administration’s priority is to […]
South Sudan women call for bigger role in 2026 elections
Women’s rights advocates in South Sudan are calling for greater participation in the country’s planned 2026 elections, saying women should have opportunities not only to vote but also to contest for leadership and influence decisions at community, state and national levels. The call came on Monday in Juba, where more than 30 women began a […]
Court orders removal of security personnel named in Machar threat probe
The Special Court hearing the Nasir incident case has ordered the immediate removal of security personnel whose names emerged in an investigation into alleged threats against former First Vice President Riek Machar, his co-accused and their defence lawyers. The directive was issued on Wednesday during the court’s 118th session at Freedom Hall, following security concerns […]
How Peter Mayen’s Presidential bid hit a caretaker roadblock
Peter Mayen Majongdit was preparing for a presidential showdown. Instead, he has found himself on a different political road one leading to a caretaker ministry. The People’s Liberal Party (PLP) leader has withdrawn from South Sudan’s December 2026 presidential race after accepting appointment as Caretaker Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Mayen arrived in […]
Kiir tells C5 South Sudan has cleared legal path to elections
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has told the African Union High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on South Sudan, known as the C5, and leaders of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) that South Sudan has cleared the legal path for the country’s planned December 2026 general elections. Kiir made the remarks during a virtual engagement with the […]
Five VPs gone: Power sharing at a crossroads
The removal of South Sudan’s five vice presidents is not merely a reshuffling of political figures. It is one of the clearest signs yet that the political architecture created by the 2018 peace agreement is coming to an end. President Salva Kiir’s dissolution of the Transitional Government of National Unity and the removal of First […]
Kiir names caretaker cabinet, governors ahead of December elections
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed a caretaker administration following the dissolution of South Sudan’s transitional government, as the country enters the final three months before general elections scheduled for 22 December 2026. The new arrangements include acting national ministers, state governors, deputy ministers and chief administrators for the country’s three administrative areas. James Ngere […]
Kiir removes First Vice President Riek Machar, four other VPs
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has removed First Vice President Riek Machar Teny and the country’s four other vice presidents as part of the dissolution of South Sudan’s transitional government ahead of elections scheduled for 22 December 2026. The move affects all five vice-presidential positions created under the country’s power-sharing arrangement, including Dr James Wani Igga, […]
Inter party dialogue key to nationhood, patriotism and reconciliation
South Sudan’s journey toward elections must be more than a contest for political power. It should provide a national opportunity to strengthen a common identity, rebuild trust and demonstrate that political differences can be managed without violence, exclusion or hatred. As the country prepares for the December 2026 elections, inter-party dialogue should be guided by […]
Adolescents in Yambio face gaps in sexuality education and health information
Adolescents in Yambio are facing gaps in access to reliable information about sexuality, puberty and reproductive health, with community leaders and health officials calling for greater involvement from parents, schools and local authorities. The concerns emerged during a community dialogue attended by 35 participants, including community leaders, government officials, teachers, students, pupils, parents and caregivers. […]
