By Hou Akot Hou The Commissioner of Aweil East County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has suspended the county’s interim Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Youth League Chairperson, Santino Akec Dhel. The move that has sparked political controversy within the party’s local structures. The suspension was announced[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Accused No. 3, Gatwech Lam Puoch, has rejected allegations presented against him by the prosecution and a digital forensic expert. Lam insisted that the evidence relied upon by the prosecution team was inaccurate and lacked a factual basis. Speaking during the 91st session of proceedings before the[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The Commissioner of Juba County, Eng. Samuel Emiliano Wani Pitia has announced plans to digitalise the county’s land registration system. According to the commissioner, the initiative is part of broader efforts to improve land administration, urban planning, and engineering services. The announcement was made on Wednesday during[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially declared 22 December 2026 as the date for South Sudan’s general elections. Addressing journalists during a press conference on Monday, the Chairperson of the NEC, Abednego Akok Kacuol, said the country is prepared to conduct the elections in accordance with[Read More…]

By Louis Loku The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has intensified its grassroots mobilisation drive in Juba County as it ramps up preparations for South Sudan’s anticipated 2026 general elections. The county swore in a new team of party officials and tasked them with strengthening the movement across the county.[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), Edmond Yakani, has welcomed the official declaration of 22 December 2026 as South Sudan’s election polling day but warned that significant legal, political, and operational challenges remain ahead of the historic vote. Speaking in Juba following[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The suspended petroleum minister, Puot Kang Chol, on Friday used his testimony before a special court in Juba to accuse some senior government officials of being responsible for the Nasir conflict, his arrest, and the ongoing instability. Appearing before the court during the 80th hearing session, Puot[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Member of Parliament representing Nasir County, Gatwech Lam Puoch, has told the Special Court that statements he made during a series of press conferences did not incite violence and cannot be construed as criminal offences. Lam, who is the third accused in the ongoing trial involving suspended[Read More…]

By Deng Athian Former Member of Parliament Ajok Wol Atak has called for greater participation of women in South Sudan’s democratic and electoral processes, arguing that women play a critical role in promoting peace, national unity, and credible elections ahead of the country’s anticipated polls. In a statement addressed to[Read More…]

By Louis Loku Political leaders and regional stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting South Sudan’s preparations for peaceful, credible, and inclusive general elections scheduled for December 2026. The commitment was made during a high-level forum held in honour of former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. The event brought together[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco  The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has reaffirmed its readiness for South Sudan’s forthcoming general elections. This followed the release of the national electoral calendar. The party leadership described the development as a major step toward advancing the country’s democratic process and strengthening political preparedness. The commitment[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The third accused in the high-profile case involving suspended First Vice President Riek Machar has challenged the legality of his arrest and detention. Appearing before the court during its 89th session on Wednesday, Accused No. 3, Gatwech Lam Pouch, who is also a member of parliament, outlined[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The Political Parties Council (PPC) has officially endorsed the Election Code of Conduct for all registered political parties in South Sudan. The body also approved the deployment of state and administrative area coordinators as part of efforts to strengthen electoral oversight nationwide. In a press statement issued[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya Civil society activist and executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, described the killing of the commissioner of Kapoeta East County as a politically motivated incident. He urged South Sudanese not to blame communities or inflame tensions along the Eastern Equatoria[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) Caucus has disputed claims that the late Kapoeta East County Commissioner was killed in an ambush, calling instead for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Addressing the media in Juba on Tuesday, Lawryen Ibon, the chairperson of[Read More…]