The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs is calling on South Sudanese women to contest in different leadership positions instead of being used only as voters in the upcoming elections. Continue reading Nawai tells women: “Don’t be used as voters, be among the contestants”
Category: Politics
Ethiopia calls for consensus on South Sudan elections
The Ethiopian government called the South Sudan government to initiate dialogue and reach consensus on the anticipated presidential and parliamentary elections amid diverging positions among the 2018 peace parties. Continue reading Ethiopia calls for consensus on South Sudan elections
SPLM-IO may boycott elections without permanent constitution: Oyet
The Deputy Chairman of the SPLM-IO said on Friday that the anticipated South Sudan general elections should be held only after the country has a permanent constitution. Continue reading SPLM-IO may boycott elections without permanent constitution: Oyet
Envoy designate to Australia Monday Semaya presents credentials
South Sudan’s non-resident Ambassador-designate to Australia, Monday Semaya Kumba, presented his credentials to the Governor-General of Australia in the capital Canberra on Wednesday. Continue reading Envoy designate to Australia Monday Semaya presents credentials
Public Service Minister Duop decries lack of official car
The Minister of Public Service Dak Duop said his institution has no official vehicles, a situation that he said could have left him and his deputy walking on foot, had it not been for the fact that he has a private car. Continue reading Public Service Minister Duop decries lack of official car
Kiir jets to Rwanda for ‘regional peace mission’
President Salva Kiir travelled to Rwanda on Thursday, kickstarting a three-nation tour aimed at engaging Kigali and its neighbors Burundi and DR Congo to accept peace, his office said.
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Rights expert calls for press freedom, civic space in South Sudan
A UN Human Rights Commissioner in South Sudan has repeated calls on the government to open civic space and guarantee press freedom as the country heads toward elections. Continue reading Rights expert calls for press freedom, civic space in South Sudan
People with disabilities face obstacles in political participation: Activist
People with disabilities in South Sudan may face a lot of challenges when trying to participate in political activities including the upcoming general elections, an activist said. Continue reading People with disabilities face obstacles in political participation: Activist
Kiir separates powers of petroleum minister, undersecretary, Petroleum Authority
President Salva Kiir has issued a republican order separating the powers of the Minister of Petroleum, the undersecretary, and the director-general of the Petroleum Authority.
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Machar, Yakani discuss 2024 general elections
Activist Edmond Yakani has met with the First Vice President in his efforts to push the peace principals to reach a consensus on the conduct of elections slated for December 2024. Continue reading Machar, Yakani discuss 2024 general elections