(JUBA) – The United States has reiterated that the decision on whether and when to hold elections in South Sudan remains a sovereign matter for the South Sudanese people and their leaders, while calling for peaceful conditions and responsible use of national resources if the country proceeds with the polls.Continue Reading
(PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and supporting South Sudan’s transition towards democratic governance ahead of the country’s planned general elections. The two leaders held what officials described as fruitful and productive discussions inContinue Reading
In recent years, South Sudan has witnessed significant political and social changes. These developments have sparked debates about the country’s future and, more importantly, who should determine its destiny. Is South Sudan owned by the African Union (AU), IGAD, RJMEC, the United Nations, the international community, or by South SudaneseContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) have renewed calls for public support in helping families trace missing relatives after documenting more than 180 new cases of missing persons across South Sudan during the first six months of 2026. AccordingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Chiefs of Mission of the embassies of Germany, Japan, Norway, and the United States have called on South Sudan’s leaders to take urgent steps towards peace, prosperity and national unity following a meeting with Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior in Juba. In a joint statement issuedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United States Embassy in South Sudan has renewed its call for a credible investigation into the death of American journalist Christopher Allen, marking the ninth anniversary of his killing during South Sudan’s civil war. In a statement issued ahead of the anniversary, the embassy said Allen, aContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudanese policy analyst James Boboya Edimond has urged the national government to prioritise the rehabilitation and tarmacking of the 192-kilometre Juba-Nimule highway, warning that its deteriorating condition is hurting businesses, trade and economic growth. In a statement extended to Access Radio on Sunday, Boboya described the Juba-NimuleContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudanese civil society organisations have called on the Government of South Sudan and the African Union (AU) to urgently fast-track the establishment of all Chapter Five transitional justice institutions, warning that delays could undermine justice, accountability, and lasting peace in the country. The appeal was made atContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged the National Elections Commission (NEC) to intensify preparations for South Sudan’s general elections scheduled for 22 December 2026, emphasizing the importance of delivering a credible, free and fair electoral process. The President made the remarks on Friday after receiving a progress reportContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) and the South Sudan Media Authority have agreed to initiate formal dialogue aimed at addressing key challenges facing the country’s media sector and enhancing cooperation ahead of the anticipated general elections. The agreement was reached during a meeting heldContinue Reading
