(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A Member of Parliament representing Yei River County in the National Transitional Legislative Assembly, Moses Bidal, says he will not be offended if people begin referring to him as a former Member of Parliament as South Sudan’s transitional period nears its expected conclusion. In a postContinue Reading
(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
(JUBA) – South Sudan has removed the main legal barriers to the December 22nd, 2026 general elections after President Salva Kiir Mayardit signed a constitutional amendment separating the vote from the permanent constitution and national census processes. The Transitional National Legislative Assembly passed the Transitional Constitution of South Sudan (AmendmentContinue Reading
(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
(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) – 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)– Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has on Tuesday returned to Juba after concluding a tour of Lainya, Yei River, and Morobo counties, as well as Wonduruba Administrative Payam. Upon his arrival in Juba, Governor Adil was received by the Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State, Paulino LokuduContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Council of Ministers has approved a constitutional amendment bill aimed at paving the way for the country’s long-awaited general elections scheduled for December 2026. President Salva Kiir Mayardit chaired the Cabinet’s Regular Meeting No. 12/2026 on Friday, where ministers endorsed the Transitional Constitution of the RepublicContinue Reading
(JUBA) -South Sudan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation on key areas of mutual interest. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Honorable Ambassador Dr. James Pitia Morgan, held talks with the United States Ambassador to South Sudan, His ExcellencyContinue Reading
