SPLM primaries: Ezekiel Lul, Rebecca Joshua Lose as new faces emerge
Two familiar political figures, Ezekiel Lul Gatkuoth and Rebecca Joshua Okwaci, have reportedly lost their bids in the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) primaries, as new contenders emerge in the party’s internal selection process ahead of the December 22 general elections. Gatkuoth lost the contest for the National Legislative Assembly seat representing Longechuk County, […]
Par Kuol’s SPLM-IO hit by resignation of 20 senior officials
The SPLM-IO faction led by Interim Chairman Stephen Par Kuol has suffered a major political setback after 20 senior officials and representatives announced their collective resignation from the party, according to a letter dated October 16, 2026. In the letter addressed to Par Kuol and copied to the faction’s Secretary-General, Agok Makur Kur, the group […]
SPLM collects SSP 2.54 billion in nomination fees within a week eek
South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has reportedly collected SSP 2.544 billion in nomination fees from 848 aspirants within a week, according to figures published by WuotPressMedia. Each aspirant reportedly paid SSP 3 million for a nomination form to seek various party and elective positions ahead of the upcoming elections. The total represents […]
Long time aspirant Mboriman pledges to put WES on new path
Long-time political aspirant Mboriman Mbory Edward has formally declared his bid for Governor of Western Equatoria State, pledging to pursue what he described as a new path focused on security, development and unity. Mboriman made the declaration at the SPLM National Secretariat in Juba as he entered the party’s primary contest for the governorship ahead […]
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 […]
TRIBUTE: In a sea of corruption and an uncaring elite
A Tribute to Kosti Manibe Ngai The passing of Kosti Manibe Ngai is more than the loss of a distinguished South Sudanese public servant. It is the passing of one of the diminishing representatives of a generation that once embodied a very different promise for South Sudan. Kosti belonged to the mother SPLM—the liberation movement […]
Wani Igga lays foundation for newly established University of Yei
South Sudan’s Vice-President James Wani Igga has launched the University of Yei project, laying the foundation stone for the new public institution approved by President Salva Kiir. Mr Igga, who is also deputy chairman of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), said the government had allocated funds to develop the university with President Kiir’s […]
Former finance minister Kosti Manibe dies in Nairobi
Former South Sudan Finance Minister Kosti Manibe Ngai has died in Nairobi after a prolonged illness related to heart disease, his family confirmed on Tuesday. Manibe died at M.P. Shah Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment after undergoing an operation. “He underwent an operation and was admitted to the hospital on July 28 and […]
Gen. Olony’s Agwelek-Kitgwang group joins SPLM in Juba
The Agwelek-Kitgwang group led by Gen. Johnson Olony has formally joined the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), with more than 500 members welcomed into the ruling party at a ceremony in Juba. The event brought together senior SPLM officials, including the party’s Secretary-General, Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, Upper Nile State Governor Gen. James Koang and […]
SPLM ends week-long conference with new commitments
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has concluded its week-long leadership conference in Juba, adopting a series of commitments aimed at strengthening party unity, advancing the peace process and preparing for South Sudan’s general elections scheduled for December 2026. The conference brought together senior party leaders from across the country to review the SPLM’s performance […]
