End of National Security Chief’s Era as New Warrap Governor Appointed
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reshuffled his government, appointing General Akol Koor as the new Governor of Warrap State, replacing Kuol Muor Muor.
The announcement...
SPLM-IO Faction in Juba Appoints Interim Leadership, Replacing Dr. Machar
In a dramatic turn of events, the SPLM-IO faction in Juba has appointed an interim leadership following the ongoing house arrest of its leader,...
Outrage as Journalists Barred from Dr. Machar’s Trial in Juba
In a move widely condemned as a blatant assault on press freedom, independent journalists were denied access to the first court hearing of suspended...
Opinion|Which Comes First: Peace or Elections in South Sudan?
By Da-Ter Manyang Gatwech, Civil Society Activist| As South Sudan prepares for general elections scheduled for December 2026, one fundamental question continues to dominate national...
Political Analyst Highlights Challenges Ahead of 2026 Election
A political analyst from the University of Bahr el Ghazal, Wau, has highlighted significant challenges facing the upcoming 2026 general elections in South Sudan.
Lecturer...
SPLM-IO Restructures Leadership of its Chapters in Western Equatoria
Author: Jackson Gaaniko
Hundreds of members of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) gathered in Western Equatoria for the party's leadership restructuring.
The newly...
Information Minister Reaffirms 2026 Elections, Urges Media Professionalism
Doran |Juba, South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services, Michael Makuei Lueth, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to holding national elections...
Uganda Election Raises Regional Tensions, Impacting South Sudan Border and Trade
Uganda’s national elections have once again drawn regional attention, as political tensions inside the country spill across borders and affect neighboring South Sudan.
At the...
President Kiir Reshuffles Cabinet and Security Leadership Amid Political Uncertainty
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has announced a major reshuffle of his cabinet and security leadership, introducing new faces into government while relieving several senior...
Kiir Backs Historic 2026 Elections as the country Faces Political, Security and Funding Challenges
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to holding general elections in December 2026, during a meeting in Juba with the Chairperson of the National Elections...