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Inkomoko Awards Certificates to 1,225 Entrepreneurs in South Sudan

Posted on August 21, 2026August 21, 2026 by Memoscar Lasuba

JUBA — Inkomoko South Sudan has awarded certificates to 1,225 entrepreneurs who completed a six-month business training programme aimed at strengthening women- and youth-led enterprises across the country.

The graduates form the organisation’s third cohort under the Empowerment of Women and Youth Entrepreneurs in South Sudan project, supported by the Mastercard Foundation and the Swiss Government.

The training equipped participants with practical skills in business management, investment readiness, record keeping, marketing and sales.

Speaking during the graduation ceremony, William Ngabonziza, Managing Director of Inkomoko South Sudan, said the event was an opportunity to recognise entrepreneurs for their contribution to the country’s economy.

“Entrepreneurs are the ones who build cities, develop countries, and shape the world we live in,” Ngabonziza said.

He said the businesses established and expanded by the graduates were contributing to economic development and creating opportunities for others.

The graduation also coincided with World Entrepreneurs’ Day, celebrated on August 21 under the theme “From Idea to Empire.”

Ngabonziza encouraged the graduates to build on the skills acquired during the six-month programme and continue developing businesses that contribute to the wider economy.

Meanwhile, the Secretary General of the South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (SSCCIA), Kur Nyok Deng, pledged to work with relevant authorities to support the new graduates through a proposed one-year tax exemption.

“What I will do here in my capacity as the Secretary General of the South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce, I am committed to supporting you, the graduates, by ensuring you’re exempted from taxes for a period of at least one year,” Nyok said.

He added that he would seek to prevent city council officials from collecting taxes from the beneficiaries during the proposed exemption period.

“My goal is to foster the growth of your businesses, as excessive taxation can hinder progress and discourage entrepreneurs from moving forward,” he said.

For some graduates, the programme has already translated into tangible changes in their businesses and personal finances.

Grace Akur Garang, one of the beneficiaries, said the training helped her develop better financial management habits and achieve greater financial independence.

“Inkomoko taught us how to save money, and my family can vouch for this,” Akur said, adding that her children had noticed the change in how she managed money.

She said the skills and profits generated through her business had also enabled her to diversify into the gold trade in the Greater Pibor area.

“The initiative has helped me achieve financial independence and enabled me to venture into the gold business in the Greater Pibor area,” she said.

Akur said she had recently travelled to Booma in search of gold to purchase using the capital and business knowledge gained through the programme.

She further encouraged other women to take advantage of similar opportunities, saying the initiative had given beneficiaries the confidence and skills to train and support other women in their communities.

The organisers say the programme is intended not only to provide business knowledge but also to strengthen the capacity of women and young people to build sustainable enterprises and contribute to South Sudan’s economic growth.

The graduation of the 1,225 entrepreneurs comes as the country joins the global celebration of entrepreneurs, highlighting the role of small businesses and innovators in creating jobs, strengthening communities and driving economic development. Continue reading “Inkomoko Awards Certificates to 1,225 Entrepreneurs in South Sudan”

Juba pays last respects to former Finance Minister Kosti Manibe

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Memoscar Lasuba

Family members, government officials, colleagues and mourners gathered in Juba on Friday to pay their last respects to the late Hon. Kosti Yukunia Manibe, former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning.

Manibe’s body arrived in Juba on Friday morning from Nairobi, Kenya, where he died on August 11, 2026, at the age of 78.

Following his arrival at Juba International Airport, the remains were taken to All Saints Cathedral, where mourners gathered for a requiem mass and paid tribute to the veteran statesman.

During the service, Rt. Hon. Joseph Ngere Päciko, Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, remembered Manibe as “the rare seed of Moru intellectuality,” describing him as a humble, wise and principled leader.

Päciko praised Manibe’s decades of public service, highlighting his contributions to the Sudan Council of Churches, the liberation struggle and governments in both Sudan and South Sudan.

He said Manibe viewed leadership as a responsibility to serve the people, rather than a means of gaining wealth, influence or fame.

The Speaker also paid tribute to Manibe’s ability to rise above tribal and political divisions, describing him as a bridge-builder during some of the region’s most difficult periods.

As his remains lie in Juba, tributes continue to honour a man remembered for his integrity, patriotism and commitment to public service.

Mourners and colleagues have described Manibe’s death as a significant loss to South Sudan, with calls for his legacy of humility, responsibility and service to be preserved by future generations.

Funeral ceremonies for the former minister are expected to continue in Juba before his final burial. Continue reading “Juba pays last respects to former Finance Minister Kosti Manibe”

Ex-finance minister Salvatore Garang Mabiordit Dies, family confirms

Posted on August 20, 2026August 21, 2026 by Memoscar Lasuba

Former South Sudan Minister of Finance and Planning Salvatore Garang Mabiordit, has died, his family announced his death on Thursday evening, August 20, 2026.

According to an official communication issued by his family, Mabiordit died at 6:03pm Juba time at AMI Clinic in the South Sudanese capital after a period of illness.

The family said his death followed complications arising from a diabetic coma, with cardio-pulmonary arrest identified as the immediate cause of death.

“It is with profound sorrow and deep sadness that the family of the late Hon. Salvatore Garang Mabiordit, a distinguished economist, veteran public servant, respected community leader, devoted family man and patriotic son of South Sudan, announces his passing,” the family said in a statement.

Mabiordit was a veteran economist and public servant who held several senior positions in the financial administration of the former Southern Sudan and later in the government of independent South Sudan.

Before independence, he served as Director of International Audit and Inspection and Director General of Finance before becoming First Undersecretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.

His career also included service with humanitarian and international organisations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the Sudan Integrated Mine Action Service (SIMAS), where he contributed to humanitarian and development programmes.

Following South Sudan’s independence in 2011, Mabiordit continued to serve in senior government positions and eventually became one of the country’s key figures in economic management.

He was first appointed Minister of Finance and Economic Planning in 2018 and returned to the same portfolio in 2026, serving during periods of significant economic and financial pressure in the country.

As finance minister, he represented South Sudan in engagements with major international financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and African Development Bank, particularly on issues relating to economic recovery, public finance and national development.

Outside government, Mabiordit was serving as Chairperson of Kuac Ayok Community Worldwide, providing leadership and representation to the community.

The family described him as “a humble statesman, a distinguished economist, a dedicated public servant, an experienced technocrat, a respected community leader and a patriotic son.”

It said his lifelong service had “left a lasting impact on the institutions he served and the communities he represented.”

Mabiordit’s death comes as South Sudan continues to face major economic challenges, making the loss of a senior economist and former finance minister particularly significant for the country’s public administration and economic policy community.

The family said funeral and burial arrangements would be announced later in coordination with the relevant authorities.

“May the Almighty God grant Hon. Salvatore Garang Mabiordit eternal peace, and may his soul rest in everlasting peace,” the family said.

Further details about his funeral arrangements are expected to be communicated by the family in due course.

Office of the President says peace process must uphold sovereignty, national ownership and path to elections

Posted on August 20, 2026August 21, 2026 by Memoscar Lasuba

The Office of the President says South Sudan’s peace process must remain anchored in national ownership and sovereignty, while maintaining a clear path toward elections and an end to prolonged political transition.

In a press statement titled “South Sudan’s Peace Process: Sovereignty, National Ownership and the Path to Elections,” the Office of the President said it welcomes continued support from international partners, including the United States, Japan, Norway, Germany, the United Kingdom and Canada.

However, it said international support should not amount to external direction of the country’s political affairs.

“South Sudan is a sovereign nation, and its political decisions belong to its people and institutions,” the statement said.

Peace process and elections

The Office of the President said implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement remains an important national commitment but should not become a basis for what it described as “perpetual transition.”

It said political compromises have been made and transitional institutions established since the peace agreement was signed, while differences that remain should continue to be addressed through dialogue.

The statement linked peace with citizens’ ability to exercise their political rights and said the country should move toward a democratic process in which people can choose their leaders.

It described the planned elections as essential to citizens’ right to choose their representatives and determine the country’s direction.

“The measure of peace should not be how long South Sudan remains in transition,” the statement said, “but whether it can move toward a stable political order in which its people freely determine their future.”

National ownership

The Office of the President said constitutional, judicial, security and economic reforms should be owned and driven by South Sudanese institutions and citizens.

It said international partners can provide expertise, technical assistance and other forms of support, but political decisions should remain with South Sudanese institutions.

The statement said effective international engagement should strengthen national institutions, encourage dialogue rather than dictate outcomes, and support democratic development.

Judicial process

The statement also called for respect for existing judicial processes.

It said proceedings that have already been initiated should be allowed to follow their proper course and argued that judicial processes should not be pre-judged from outside the courtroom.

The Office of the President said political commentary should not substitute for due process and that institutional reforms should strengthen existing judicial institutions.

Security reform

On security-sector reform, the Office of the President said it recognizes the importance of professionalizing and unifying the country’s security institutions.

It said reforms should be undertaken through South Sudanese institutions and in accordance with national laws and political agreements.

The statement said the objective should be “a professional, unified and nationally representative security sector” rather than one dictated from outside.

Economic reform and accountability

The Office of the President also called for stronger public financial management, transparency and accountability.

It said South Sudan has significant potential in agriculture, energy, infrastructure and tourism and that international partners can support capacity building and investment.

At the same time, it said South Sudan should retain ownership of its economic transformation and determine how its resources benefit its people.

The statement specifically acknowledged Germany’s humanitarian and development assistance and welcomed continued partnership.

International partnership

The Office of the President said international engagement remains welcome but should be based on mutual respect, partnership and sovereignty.

It said South Sudan remains committed to peace, dialogue, reform and democracy, with the peace process ultimately owned by South Sudanese institutions and citizens.

“South Sudan wants peace, reform and democracy; and it wants to build them through a process owned by the South Sudanese people,” the statement said.

After Greater Yei Tour, Governor Adil sets out next priorities

Posted on August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by Memoscar Lasuba

JUBA, August 20, 2026 — Central Equatoria Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has outlined a series of accomplishments and new commitments following his 12-day tour of the Greater Yei corridor, with security, infrastructure, healthcare and education among the key issues raised during the visit.

In a press statement issued Thursday, Adil outlined commitments covering security, roads, healthcare, education, mining and the return of displaced citizens — putting his administration under pressure to turn the announcements into action.

The 12-day tour took the Governor through Lainya, Wonduruba, Yei River County, Morobo and Kaya, where communities raised concerns about insecurity, poor roads, inadequate health services, education and displacement.

Adil said the purpose of the tour was to listen to communities and assess their conditions firsthand. “I went to listen, to see conditions with my own eyes, and to act,” he said.

What the Governor accomplished

The tour was not limited to meetings and promises. The Governor presided over several projects and interventions during the visit.

In Lainya, Adil commissioned Aggrey Jaden Memorial Secondary School, opened the Lainya County Women’s Association Centre and the Lainya Seed Bank, and unveiled a statue honouring Gumbora’s heritage.

He also inspected Lainya Hospital and directed its renovation and expansion. Lainya’s health centre is to be upgraded to a county rural hospital, while Kupera Secondary School was also announced as part of the government’s education plans.

In Wonduruba, the Governor received a written memorandum from the community covering healthcare, maternal services, education, youth support and the reintegration of returnees.

In Yei River County, Adil witnessed the inauguration of the University of Yei by Vice President Dr James Wani Igga. He also announced the elevation of Yei Civil Hospital to a regional referral hospital and the upgrading of Yei Day Secondary School to day-and-boarding status.

At Mugwo, the Governor inaugurated a community-initiated maternity ward at Mugwo Primary Health Care Centre and pledged government support for its completion.

In Morobo, he inaugurated the Central Market for women entrepreneurs, inspected Morobo Hospital and donated SSP 50 million toward the construction of Umbachi Primary School.

He also committed to upgrading Kanyara Secondary School with boarding and vocational facilities and called for the reopening of Kimba Secondary School.

These interventions, Adil said, reflected the government’s effort to respond directly to priorities raised by communities.

“Your voices are now on the record of this government, and they will guide its work,” he said.

Security remains the biggest challenge

Despite the projects and announcements, insecurity remains one of the biggest obstacles to development in parts of the region.

In Wonduruba, Adil made a direct appeal to Gen. John Kenyi Latia to end fighting that has displaced civilians and closed schools.

“That appeal stands. The door to peace remains open,” the Governor said. In Morobo, he also called on armed groups, including SPLM-10 forces, to abandon violence.

“I say plainly what I said there: insecurity is holding back aid and development in Morobo,” Adil said. He urged those still carrying arms to lay them down and join the peace process.

“Those still carrying arms including the SPLM-10 forces should lay them down and join peace,” he said.

Mining concerns

Communities in Wonduruba also raised concerns about alleged illegal mining. Adil said the state government, through the Mining Authority, would investigate the activities and enforce licensing requirements.

He directed artisanal miners and other miners operating in Wonduruba and across Central Equatoria to register and obtain the necessary licences.

Cross-border cooperation

In Kaya, the state government agreed with counterparts from Koboko in Uganda to strengthen cross-border security and combat smuggling.

Adil said a broader framework involving Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo was also being proposed.

He also appealed to South Sudanese citizens living across the border to return home.

“To our citizens still in refuge across the border: come home, register, and take part in shaping your country’s future,” he said.

The road ahead

Among the Governor’s most significant commitments is the rehabilitation of the Juba–Lainya–Yei–Kaya Road, alongside the operationalisation of Yei Civil Hospital as a regional referral facility and the upgrading of health centres and schools.

The Governor said his administration should be judged by whether those commitments are delivered.

“We will be measured by delivery, and we accept that measure,” Adil said. With the tour now behind him and the Governor back in Juba, attention is shifting from what was announced and inaugurated during the visit to what his administration does next.

The commitments include road rehabilitation, hospital upgrades, school improvements, completion of the Mugwo maternity ward, action against illegal mining and efforts to improve security.

Adil also urged citizens to register and participate in the December elections. “Your voice, peacefully expressed, is the strength of this state,” he said.

He ended his statement with a message that now places the burden of proof on the government. “Peace is possible. Development follows peace. Central Equatoria will have both,” Adil said. Continue reading “After Greater Yei Tour, Governor Adil sets out next priorities”

Egypt to Nile Basin countries: No more dams on the Nile

Posted on August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by Memoscar Lasuba

Egypt has warned Nile Basin countries against constructing additional dams on the Nile River, with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty saying Cairo will not allow new projects that threaten its water security.

Speaking to Al Arabiya English, Abdelatty said, “Egypt will not allow the construction of additional dams on the Nile.”

He added that Egypt has “the legitimate right to defend its interests and water security.”

Abdelatty also said Cairo would not accept any agreement governing the Nile River unless it is legally binding.

The remarks come amid renewed tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, or GERD, which Ethiopia has built on the Blue Nile.

Egypt and Ethiopia have yet to reach a binding agreement on the filling and operation of the dam. Cairo has repeatedly expressed concerns that Ethiopia’s management of the project and any future dams could affect water flows to downstream countries.

Abdelatty’s latest comments mark the third similar Egyptian position in about two weeks, underscoring Cairo’s opposition to additional dam construction on the Nile.

Egypt maintains that management of the shared river must be based on legally binding arrangements that protect the interests and water security of downstream countries.

The Nile Basin comprises 11 countries—Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda—whose interests over the shared river have long been shaped by competing demands for water, development and security.

Continue reading “Egypt to Nile Basin countries: No more dams on the Nile”

Nyangwara community renews call to halt land demarcation in Nyamini

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Memoscar Lasuba

The Nyangwara-Pojulu-Tijor community is calling on authorities to halt disputed land demarcation and allocation in Nyamini, Juba County, and resolve the long-running dispute through dialogue and lawful processes.

Speaking at a press conference in Juba, community Secretary-General Yapete Mogga said the dispute has continued for more than 13 years, involving competing claims over parts of Kula and Sirimun Bomas in Dolo Payam.

Mogga said the community’s claim is supported by historical, customary and administrative records, including a 1999 warrant establishing Dolo Local Council.

“For 13 years, since 2013, Nyamini has been subject to disputes, unlawful demarcation, and competing claims,” Mogga said. “The record of history, geographically, traditionally, in administration, the government documentation points in one direction, Nyamini belongs to Yangwara people.”

The community says it has previously petitioned the Central Equatoria State government to suspend land demarcation and allocation in the area. It says concerns have persisted despite previous government directives.

Mogga said the community has chosen dialogue over confrontation but remains concerned about alleged continued demarcation and issuance of land tokens.

“The Yangwara community had consistently chosen the law over confrontation, dialogue over violence, peace over provocation,” he said.

The community is urging the Central Equatoria State government to enforce existing directives and establish a lawful and inclusive process involving all communities with competing claims.

It is also warning individuals, companies and investors against conducting land transactions in the disputed area until the ownership issue is resolved.

“We therefore declare that any process, contract, allocation or investment in Nyamini made by any party other than the legitimate Nyambara Payulu leadership is null and void and without legal standing,” Mogga said.

The Nyangwara community says it remains committed to a peaceful resolution and is calling on authorities to prevent further actions that could heighten tensions among neighboring communities. Continue reading “Nyangwara community renews call to halt land demarcation in Nyamini”

UN warns South Sudan elections without safeguards, dialogue could fuel conflict

Posted on August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by Memoscar Lasuba

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that holding elections without essential political, security and human rights safeguards could fuel renewed conflict and increase the risk of crimes.

In a new advisory issued on Thursday, the Commission says South Sudan is moving toward its first national elections since independence, but many of the conditions needed for a peaceful and credible vote remain absent.

The Commission says renewed armed conflict, weakened institutions, shrinking civic space, political exclusion and limited accountability are converging as the country approaches the elections.

“South Sudanese have waited 15 years to cast their first ballots as citizens of an independent state. They have the right to choose their government through free, peaceful and democratic elections. They deserve an election that gives them a voice, not one that puts their lives at risk,” said Yasmin Sooka, Chair of the Commission.

Sooka warned that democracy cannot be built on conflict, fear and exclusion, saying the safeguards intended to prevent a return to war are being weakened as the country moves toward the ballot box.

The Commission says 46.4 percent of the Revitalized Peace Agreement’s provisions remain outstanding, according to the government’s latest assessment. The unification of national forces is also incomplete, while armed conflict has resumed in parts of the country.

Commissioner Barney Afako warned against allowing elections to become another source of violence.

“The peace agreement was designed to take the guns out of political competition and to build systems to ensure the stability and prosperity of South Sudan. Instead, the guns are returning while the safeguards for peaceful political competition are disappearing,” Afako said.

The Commission says elections must not only be held on schedule but must allow citizens to participate freely and safely, with political opponents able to campaign and independent institutions able to resolve electoral disputes.

“An election cannot be credible simply because it is held on schedule,” said Commissioner Carlos Castresana Fernández. “It is credible when citizens can vote without fear, political opponents can participate freely, courts can resolve disputes independently, and institutions can constrain the exercise of power.”

The Commission has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, restoration of transitional security arrangements and an end to the mobilisation of armed groups.

It is also urging the government and parties to the revitalized peace agreement to resume inclusive political dialogue involving the SPLM-IO faction led by Dr Riek Machar, holdout groups, civil society, women and youth.

The Commission further calls for the release of detained opposition leaders, including Dr Machar, unless they are promptly brought before an independent and impartial court in proceedings that meet international human rights standards.

It says key safeguards for credible elections should include unified and non-partisan security forces, restored civic and political space, independent electoral institutions, impartial electoral dispute mechanisms and measures to prevent hate speech and incitement.

The Commission is urging the African Union, IGAD, the United Nations and other international partners to intensify preventive diplomacy and support an inclusive political process.

It says the situation remains reversible, but warns that the window to prevent a return to the scale of violence and displacement experienced between 2013 and 2018 is rapidly closing. Continue reading “UN warns South Sudan elections without safeguards, dialogue could fuel conflict”

NCRC says public views will form basis of S. Sudan’s permanent constitution

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Memoscar Lasuba

The National Constitutional Review Commission says the views of South Sudanese collected through public consultations will form the basis of the country’s first draft permanent constitution.

NCRC Chair Dr. Riang Yer Zuor made the remarks on Wednesday during a two-day civic education and public consultation workshop for government institutions and independent bodies in Juba.

Dr. Zuor said the constitution-making process is required to be “led and owned by the people of South Sudan,” in line with the revitalized peace agreement and the Constitution-Making Process Act of 2022.

He said public consultation must take place before the drafting of the first constitutional text to ensure that citizens, rather than only constitutional experts, shape the document.

“The views of the people of South Sudan collected in this manner shall form the basis for the drafting of the first draft constitutional text. This brings the people to the forefront in this process.”

Dr. Zuor said the process is designed to prevent a situation where experts draft a constitution and later present it to the public for approval.

“The people must be the first to contribute their views before the draft could be made. So it does not work this way, especially in this process.”

The NCRC launched its civic education and public consultation campaign in Juba on March 27, 2025. According to Dr. Zuor, logistical challenges delayed the nationwide rollout, but the Commission eventually completed consultations across all 10 states and three administrative areas by the end of April this year.

He said consultations with national institutions began in Juba on June 15 and have included the judiciary, civil society organizations, media houses, the security sector, internally displaced people and the transitional national legislature.

The latest consultation is targeting members of the government executive and independent institutions and will continue for two days.

Dr. Zuor urged government officials to approach the consultations as citizens rather than limiting their contributions to issues affecting their respective institutions.

“Your submissions should not be limited only to a few constitutional issues that are related to your institutions, as you are part of the citizenry, regardless of your current positions in the government.”

The NCRC says the constitution-making process will proceed through three stages, beginning with civic education and public consultations, followed by the production of a first draft, a second and final draft, and ultimately the permanent Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan.

The consultations are part of efforts to ensure broad public participation in drafting the permanent constitution as South Sudan moves toward elections. Continue reading “NCRC says public views will form basis of S. Sudan’s permanent constitution”

EU voices regret over constitution delay as govt pledges post-election process

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Memoscar Lasuba

The European Union has warned that South Sudan could be left in a “legal limbo” if elections are held under the transitional constitution, while the government maintains that the permanent constitution-making process will continue after the polls.

EU Deputy Head of Mission Lothar Jascke said the decision to hold elections without first completing the permanent constitution was “disappointing and regrettable,” arguing that the permanent constitution was a central promise of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement.

“The permanent constitution was the promise in 2018 of a democratic governance system and social cohesion,” Jascke said.

He also questioned the legality of the process used to amend the peace agreement to allow elections to be conducted under the transitional constitution.

According to Jascke, the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC), which is responsible for supporting the permanent constitution-making process, was not consulted as required under the peace agreement.

“This is somehow disappointing and regrettable, not because they entered into [the amendment], but because the permanent constitution was the promise in 2018 of a democratic governance system and social cohesion,” he said.

Jascke said the procedures for amending the peace agreement must be respected to avoid creating uncertainty around the elections.

“Things need to be done correctly before any change can take effect. Otherwise, we are in a legal limbo, and there will always be doubt hanging over the clouds of elections,” he said.

He called for the NCRC not to be bypassed, saying the process needed to be corrected before changes to the peace agreement could take effect.

“The NCRC cannot be bypassed,” Jascke said.

However, Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro defended the decision to proceed with elections without the permanent constitution, saying this does not mean the constitution-making process has been abandoned.

Lomuro said the process would continue after the elections under the elected government and ultimately produce the document that will govern the country.

“Although we are going for election without the permanent constitution, it is still a process that will continue post-election by the elected government,” Lomuro said.

“So let’s not lose interest in that. This process is not going to be used for governance of the country. It’s still going to be the document that will finally govern the Republic of South Sudan,” he added.

Lomuro said the constitution-making process provides South Sudanese with an opportunity to establish a governance system based on the wishes and rights of its people.

“We are doing it for ourselves, by ourselves, for our people,” he said.

He urged citizens to participate actively in the process and express their views without fear or favour.

“I want us to participate actively and to express our views without fear or favor. Otherwise, your views will remain with you. It will not contribute to the constitution,” Lomuro said.

The divergent positions come as South Sudan prepares for elections while the permanent constitution remains unfinished.

The EU is urging authorities to address what it considers procedural and legal concerns surrounding the amendment of the peace agreement, while the government says the elections can proceed and the permanent constitution can be completed afterward.

The dispute places the unfinished constitution-making process at the centre of the debate over South Sudan’s electoral transition and the country’s long-term governance framework. Continue reading “EU voices regret over constitution delay as govt pledges post-election process”