A civil society activist has declined to sign the draft national elections bill, saying some provisions for the representation of youth and persons with special needs have been removed. Continue reading Activist protests draft election bill that ‘ignores youth welfare’
Category: Politics
Kiir fires, appoints multiple officials in Upper Nile State
President Salva Kiir has relieved and replaced several ministers, county commissioners, independence commissioners and an advisor in Upper Nile State. Continue reading Kiir fires, appoints multiple officials in Upper Nile State
World’s longest-serving president wins re-election
The world’s longest-serving president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea has won re-election and will continue to rule, having been in power for 43 years.
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Kanye West to run for president in 2024 US elections
Rapper Kanye West has said he intends to run for US president in 2024, despite facing several scandals over his recent social media behaviour.
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Gov’t suspends Rome peace talks indefinitely
The government has suspended its participation in the Rome peace talks indefinitely, citing the non-signatory South Sudan Opposition Group has been buying time to prepare for war. Continue reading Gov’t suspends Rome peace talks indefinitely
Opposition, activist back arms embargo as Lomuro sides with Makuei
Three national ministers, the first deputy parliamentary speaker, and an activist clashed on Wednesday over the status of the arms embargo imposed on South Sudan. Continue reading Opposition, activist back arms embargo as Lomuro sides with Makuei
SPLM-IO members allegedly arrested, tortured in NBGs
A lawmaker in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State says security organs blocked and arrested some SPLM-IO members who had turned up to receive the Speaker of the Council of State at Aweil airstrip on Friday. Continue reading SPLM-IO members allegedly arrested, tortured in NBGs
UN praises peace parties over peace implementation
The UN Undersecretary-General for Peace Operations has praised efforts by the peace parties in implementing the revitalized peace agreement. Continue reading UN praises peace parties over peace implementation
Govt, UN lock horns over status of Miraya FM
The government and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan locked horns after the government declared the operation of Radio Miraya illegal in the country, a claim rejected by the head of the UN mission. Continue reading Govt, UN lock horns over status of Miraya FM
Kenyan MP reveals plan to remove Kenya’s presidential term limit
A Kenyan lawmaker has revealed plans to seek the scrapping of the country’s presidential term limit, noting that the cap should be on age, not period of service. Continue reading Kenyan MP reveals plan to remove Kenya’s presidential term limit