(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has assented to the National Elections Act, 2012 (Amendment) Bill, 2026, a move expected to strengthen South Sudan’s legal framework as the country prepares for the December 2026 General Elections. The signing of the amended law on Monday marks a significant milestone in theContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Some residents and civil society activists in Yei River County have expressed concern over what they describe as the Yei River County Legislative Council’s failure to effectively carry out its oversight responsibilities since its establishment two years ago. Under South Sudan’s Local Government Act of 2009,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has officially begun implementing the Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and protecting the country’s democratic process ahead of the December general elections. The implementation follows Presidential Directive Number 03 of 2026. On 16 July, theContinue Reading
(KIGALI)-The East African Community (EAC) has concluded national consultations on the drafting of the Constitution of the East African Political Confederation in the Republic of Rwanda, following extensive stakeholder engagements held in Kigali, Huye, Nyagatare and Rubavu. The consultations mark another milestone in the regional bloc’s efforts to advance politicalContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has issued a local order prohibiting children under the age of 18 from entering clubs, discos and sports clubs across the county The directive issued on Thursday, contained in Local Order No. 7/2026 and effective from 2Continue Reading
(GONDOKORO)- Women and girls in Gondokoro of Juba County on Thursday began a three-day workshop aimed at raising awareness of the legal frameworks, including the Maputo Protocol, that protect women’s rights in South Sudan. The training, organized by the Women Foundation for Humanity, is funded by the German government, co-fundedContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY)— Yei River County authorities have ordered the formation of an independent electoral committee to oversee the delayed Boda Boda association elections, a move aimed at restoring confidence after the earlier process collapsed. The directive was issued by County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo during a meeting on WednesdayContinue Reading
(JUBA)—Central Equatoria State Civil Society Network (CESCSN) has joined a growing national push for the enactment of the long-delayed Anti-Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Bill. On Tuesday, CESCSN took part in a high-level advocacy engagement under the Justice for Her campaign, a platform aimed at accelerating action on legislation to combat gender-basedContinue Reading
(JUBA)-A South Sudanese civil society leader has urged President Salva Kiir Mayardit to withhold controversial amendments to the peace agreement, warning that the process has not met the legal and procedural requirements set out in the deal. In a letter dated April 29, Boboya James Edimond of the Institute ofContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – The Commissioner of Morobo County, Joseph Mawa Okuba, has overseen the release of two additional civilians from military detention following an inspection visit to a detention facility in Jimi on Tuesday morning. During the visit, the Commissioner reviewed conditions at the facility and met with detainees, includingContinue Reading
