Kiir relieves Daniel Abocha Ali, appoints Puok Bol Par as SPLM youth league chair
President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), has appointed Comrade Puok Bol Par as the new Chairperson of the SPLM Youth League, relieving Daniel Abocha Ali of the position. The appointment was announced in an official directive issued from the SPLM General Headquarters in Juba on January 7, 2026, under […]
SSPDF orders civilians to vacate SPLA-IO areas in Jonglei
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has ordered civilians to immediately evacuate areas under the control of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army–In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in parts of Jonglei State, citing the need to protect civilians and minimize collateral damage during military operations. In a statement issued on December 30, 2025, by the Directorate of […]
South Sudan leaders promise December 2026 elections
Leaders from South Sudan’s major political parties have officially confirmed that the country’s transitional period will not be extended and pledged to hold national general elections on 22 December 2026. The announcement followed an expanded meeting of the Presidency, which brought together representatives of parties to the Revitalised Peace Agreement. The Minister of Presidential Affairs, […]
After years of drama, SPLM opens doors for opposition dialogue
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has announced that it is finally opening its doors to dialogue with all opposition groups. The shift comes after years of political friction, stalled negotiations, and prolonged national uncertainty that have weighed heavily on the country’s journey toward lasting peace. The announcement followed a high-level consultative meeting chaired by […]
SPLM slams Nhial Deng Nhial, labels his new party disappointing
South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has sharply criticized former presidential affairs minister Nhial Deng Nhial following his announcement of a new political party, describing the move as “disappointing” and “politically disingenuous.” In a statement issued Tuesday, SPLM Acting Secretary for Political Affairs, Kuol Atem, said Nhial’s decision to break away from the […]
Top SPLM veteran splits, forms ‘Salvation Movement’ for reform
South Sudan’s political establishment, senior politician Nhial Deng Nhial, a longtime heavyweight of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), has broken ranks to launch his own political party, the South Sudan Salvation Movement (SSSM), promising a new dawn of reform and accountability. Unveiling the new outfit through an 18-page declaration, Nhial accused the SPLM […]
SSPM dismisses alleged role in SPLM succession talks
The South Sudan Patriotic Movement (SSPM) has strongly refuted media reports linking its chairman, Dr. Costello Garang Riiny, to succession discussions within the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). This follows allegations published by Sixty-Four Tribes Press claiming that Dr. Garang, former Northern Bahr el Ghazal Governor Tong Akeen Ngor, and ex-SSPDF Chief of Defense […]
Political indiscipline threatens peace in South Sudan, Yakani warns
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Mr. Edmund Yakani, has issued a stern warning that South Sudan’s fragile peace is at serious risk due to deep-rooted political indiscipline and the persistent use of violence by the ruling political class. Speaking in response to the collapse of the Tumaini Declaration, an […]
Juba insecurity escalates as SPLM official escapes attempted assassination
A senior official of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), James Jok Lual, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Juba over the weekend. Jok, who previously served as SPLM Secretary for Research and Training in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, claimed he was ambushed by armed assailants at around 4:30 PM while on his way […]
Hundreds abandon SPLM-IO over leadership concerns
More than 400 members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) have defected to the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), citing growing frustration over internal divisions and what they described as a lack of inclusive leadership. The group, led by Kiir Deng Mou, was officially welcomed during a ceremony in Bentiu, where Unity State […]
