(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed his daughter, Adut Salva Kiir, as Presidential Envoy on Special Programmes, a move that has generated fresh debate in political and public circles. The announcement was made on Wednesday evening through the state owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The position hasContinue Reading
A member of parliament has accused the Ministry of Finance of a “terrible scandal,” claiming that the government is issuing cheques from an account with insufficient funds, which he described as a crime. During a session of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Majak Abraham, a lawmaker representing Bor County, JongleiContinue Reading
Adut Kiir takes over the position previously held by Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, who was promoted to vice president earlier this year. The appointment of Adut Kiir has raised concerns about nepotism and the emergence of political dynasties within the country’s leadership. Despite her background in humanitarian work through theContinue Reading
Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel stressed the importance of lawmakers serving the citizens of South Sudan with dedication and distinction in a recent meeting with the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the National Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba. Dr. Bol Mel emphsised the need for legislation that is responsive to theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Equatoria State SPLM Parliamentary Caucus in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly met with SPLM Secretary General, Prof. Paul Logale Jumi, at his office in Juba on Monday 18 August 2025. The meeting addressed key issues affecting the state, including insecurity, land disputes, and the strengthening ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The newly appointed Governor of Western Equatoria State, H.E. James Altaib Jazz, visited the SPLM Secretary General, Prof. Paul Logale Jumi, at the party’s office in Juba on Monday 18 August 2025. The visit served as an introduction to SPLM leadership ahead of his swearing-in as the party’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s general elections will go ahead as scheduled at the end of 2026, with no extension or delay, a member of the Transitional National Legislature, Stephen Lual Ngor, has confirmed. Lual described the upcoming elections as a key national milestone agreed upon by all signatories of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Finance and Planning held a reception on Tuesday 19 August 2025 to welcome its newly appointed Deputy Minister, Hon. Yien Gach Ruey. The event took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Juba and was attended by senior government officials, dignitaries from Upper Nile State andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, leader of the National Democratic Movement, has criticised the Political Parties Council (PPC) for setting a $75,000 registration fee for political parties, calling the charge excessive and unprecedented in South Sudan and the wider region. He warned that the fee risks undermining political participationContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A South Sudanese civil society group has called on President Salva Kiir to authorise local stakeholders and faith leaders to lead an inclusive political dialogue aimed at resolving the country’s ongoing political deadlock. The appeal comes amid growing concern that without dialogue, South Sudan risks a return toContinue Reading
