(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Congress Organising Committees for Upper Nile State, Unity State and Ruweng Administrative Area have finalised their preparations for upcoming party activities across the respective state and administrative area. The team for Upper Nile State and Ruweng Administrative Area is headedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s election preparations are being held back by a severe shortage of funds, with the major institutions warning that money needed to run the December polls has not arrived. The National Elections Commission needs $250 million (approximately SSP 32.5 billion at the October 2026 market rate) toContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Russia’s top diplomat in South Sudan has held a series of meetings with South Sudanese officials in Juba, with talks centred on infrastructure, industry and preparations for an upcoming summit in Moscow. Ambassador Aleksandr Kosmodemiyanskiy met with the caretaker governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu DanielContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI) – The Caretaker Governor of Jonglei State, Major General Moses Majok Gatluak Thou, has appointed seven Caretaker Ministers to the state government. The appointments were made through Gubernatorial Decree No. 07/2026, issued on 6th October 2026. The Office of the Caretaker Governor reported in October 2026 that theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The newly appointed Caretaker Minister of Roads, Bridges and Physical Infrastructure in Central Equatoria State, Misuk Moses Mule, has conducted a familiarisation tour of the ministry to strengthen working systems and cooperation among staff. The tour took place on 6th October 2026. Misuk was accompanied by the FirstContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – South Sudan has completed the legal steps required for its general elections scheduled for December, President Salva Kiir Mayardit has told Kenyan President William Ruto, while logistical and financial preparations are under way. Kiir’s office said he made the remarks during a meeting with Ruto at StateContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya has pledged support for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 General Election while reaffirming commitment to stronger trade and investment ties between the two neighbouring countries. President William Ruto made the commitment on Monday after hosting South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit at State House, Nairobi, whereContinue Reading
(MOROBO / YEI RIVER COUNTY) – South Sudanese returnees from neighbouring Uganda have appealed to President Salva Kiir’s caretaker administration to restore peace and stability as the country moves towards the December 2026 general elections. The returnees say worsening living conditions in refugee settlements have compelled many families to voluntarilyContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit travelled to Kenya on 4th October 2026 for high level bilateral talks with Kenyan President William Ruto, expected to focus on South Sudan’s upcoming elections, regional stability and economic cooperation. The visit is Kiir’s first trip to Kenya since theContinue Reading
(BOR) – The Caretaker Governor of Jonglei State, Moses Majok Gatluak Thou, has issued Gubernatorial Decree No. 02/2026 appointing six Caretaker County Commissioners to various counties across the state. The decree, signed on Friday, 2nd October 2026, was issued under Article 99(2)(a) of the Transitional Constitution of Jonglei State, 2011,Continue Reading
