The National Elections Commission has requested the African Union to build the capacity of South Sudan electoral officials to enable the country conduct free, fair, and transparent elections. Continue reading African Union urged to train South Sudan election officials
Category: Politics
EAC integration requires free movement of goods and people – Hon. Ann
A South Sudanese Member of Parliament at the East African Legislative Assembly stressed the necessity of free movement of goods and people for regional integration. Continue reading EAC integration requires free movement of goods and people – Hon. Ann
Somalia expels Ethiopia ambassador over ‘interference’
Somalia on Thursday ordered the expulsion of Ethiopia’s ambassador and announced the recall of its own envoy to Addis Ababa, accusing its neighbour of “bluntly interfering” in its internal affairs. Continue reading Somalia expels Ethiopia ambassador over ‘interference’
Zakayo: We received enough money for holding elections
The Chairperson of Political Parties Council (PPC) said the three electoral institutions have resourced with sufficient funding necessary for the conduct of elections in December 2024. Continue reading Zakayo: We received enough money for holding elections
NDM repeats calls for political dialogue on elections
The leader of National Democratic Movement on Thursday reiterated calls for dialogue among the political parties to agree on the conduct of elections. Continue reading NDM repeats calls for political dialogue on elections
Will troubled South Sudan make December election date?
The clock is ticking but every day doubt is growing. For South Sudan’s international partners, civil society and observers, April is the last chance to ensure that the first elections in the young nation’s history take place, as planned, in December. Continue reading Will troubled South Sudan make December election date?
Activist urges end to political defections
A civil society activist reiterated calls on South Sudanese politicians to refrain from changing allegiances, saying it undermines trust and confidence-building as the country prepares for general elections. Continue reading Activist urges end to political defections
Gola downplays Yau Yau resignation, accuses party members over defection
The former South Sudan Youth Union Chairperson has downplayed the resignation of David Yau Yau and accused unnamed individuals of pushing him out of SPLM-IG.
Continue reading Gola downplays Yau Yau resignation, accuses party members over defection
Yau Yau joins SPLM-IO, cites non-implementation of May 9 accord
The former Deputy Minister of Defense David Yau Yau has resigned from SPLM-IG and joined SPLM-IO citing a lack of implementation of the May 9 agreement between his Cobra faction and the government. Continue reading Yau Yau joins SPLM-IO, cites non-implementation of May 9 accord
Biden extends National Emergency on South Sudan
The United States government announced on Tuesday the continuation of the national emergency on South Sudan beyond April 3, 2024. Continue reading Biden extends National Emergency on South Sudan