By Yiep Joseph Suspended Petroleum Minister Puot Kang (accused No.1) on Friday denied allegations levelled against him, saying that the prosecution witnesses and their testimonies were politically motivated. Investigators and witnesses had alleged that Kang coordinated and funded youth and SPLA-IO forces to carry out attacks on Nasir. However, during[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The interim chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO), Stephen Par Kuol, has revealed challenges facing the party’s registration process ahead of elections. Speaking on the Powerhouse program on SSBC, Par acknowledged that the SPLM-IO, one of the country’s main opposition parties, has not yet been[Read More…]

By Louis Loku A member of the National Legislative Assembly representing the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) under the interim leadership of Stephen Par Kuol has called for an emergency caucus meeting. The call followed the growing concerns surrounding proposed amendments to the revitalised peace agreement. Speaking to No. 1[Read More…]

The U.S. Embassy in South Sudan has clarified its position on the anticipated elections, stressing that any electoral process must be peaceful, credible, and anchored in genuine political dialogue. In a statement released this week, the embassy said it would regard successful and peaceful elections as a “positive step” toward[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has called on the public, including soldiers and civil servants, to take part in the upcoming 16 May celebrations despite ongoing salary delays and economic hardship. May 16 is a public holiday marking the foundation of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Cde. Emmanuel Adil Anthony, who also serves as the SPLM State Chairperson, has met with the SPLM Youth League to strengthen mobilisation efforts ahead of the upcoming SPLA Day celebrations on 16th May. The meeting brought together the SPLM National Youth[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit met on Monday with Kuongo Dak Padiet, the king of the Collo Kingdom, at the Presidential Palace in Juba. According to the Presidential Press Unit, the meeting focused on efforts to promote national stability and prepare for upcoming elections. Both sides emphasised the[Read More…]

By Louis Loku The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Central Equatoria State has stepped up its grassroots mobilisation efforts under the leadership of Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony. This is part of broader preparations for the December 2026 general elections. Governor Adil, who also serves as SPLM Chairperson for Central[Read More…]

By Louis Loku The Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) has raised concerns over what it describes as the government’s failure to provide timely and adequate funding to the National Elections Commission. He warned that the delay could jeopardise South Sudan’s planned general elections scheduled for December 2026. Speaking to[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The government has reaffirmed that the 2018 peace agreement remains intact and is progressing, with the December elections scheduled as planned. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Ateny Wek Ateny, minister of information, [ICT], and postal services, told journalists that the peace process is ongoing.[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph & Louis Laku The South Sudanese government has announced plans to establish a caretaker regime as stipulated in the peace agreement. While addressing journalists on Tuesday, the Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to holding elections. He said[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The INTREPID South Sudan Civil Society Organization has called on the newly appointed Speaker of Jonglei State’s Transitional Legislative Assembly (TLA) to prioritize reopening the assembly after more than two years of inactivity. Speaking on Tuesday to No.1 Citizen Newspaper, the Executive Director of INTREPID, Bol[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The African Union (AU) has reaffirmed its support for inter-party dialogue and South Sudan’s 2026 elections.  On Thursday, President Salva Kiir Mayardit and a visiting AU delegation headed by Jakaya Kikwete, AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, held discussions in  Juba. [Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The former Speaker, Jema Nunnu Kumba, has expressed gratitude to the President for the trust and confidence placed in her to serve as the Speaker in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly.  The former speaker highlighted both achievements and challenges encountered throughout her leadership.  In a letter, the[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph  Defence lawyers for Dr. Riek Machar and his co-accused have intensified their challenge against the prosecution’s digital evidence as cross-examination of a forensic expert continues.  The 65th session yesterday witnessed more questions surrounding the credibility, interpretation, and reliability of electronic data presented before the court by the[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The defense team in the trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused continued cross-examining the prosecution’s digital forensic expert. During the 64th session on Wednesday, the focus was on the reliability and relevance of expert’s findings from the devices of the accused[Read More…]