Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi secured an easy victory that earns him another six years in office after winning 86% of votes in the presidential elections just announced by the country’s electoral commission. Continue reading Egypt’s president al-Sisi wins third term
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UNMISS reiterates support for South Sudan elections
The Deputy Special Representative of UN Secretary General in South Sudan reiterates the mission’s readiness to support upcoming general elections, adding that the South Sudanese government must prioritize all necessary steps to enable a successful democratic process. Continue reading UNMISS reiterates support for South Sudan elections
IGAD urges South Sudan to empower electoral bodies
The IGAD’s Special Envoy for South Sudan has called on the Government to swear-in the appointed officials of the National Elections Commission and Constitutional Review Commission to assume their duties. Continue reading IGAD urges South Sudan to empower electoral bodies
Diplomat points out cases of restriction on political space
The US Ambassador to South Sudan has pointed out incidents in which political freedom was suppressed and activities of political parties were blocked or restricted across the country.
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Makuei: Govt cannot reject defectors over fear of another rebellion
The National Minister of Information said the government discourages military defections but that it cannot turn away defectors returning to the SSPDF as this could trigger another rebellion. Continue reading Makuei: Govt cannot reject defectors over fear of another rebellion
SPLM Upper Nile adjourns Kiir’s endorsement over bad roads network
SPLM members in the Upper Nile region have adjourned to February 2024 the endorsement of President Salva Kiir as flagbearer in the upcoming general elections due to bad roads caused by torrential rains and flooding, organizers have said. Continue reading SPLM Upper Nile adjourns Kiir’s endorsement over bad roads network
Elections can be held with or without full peace implementation – Makuei
Elections in South Sudan can be held with or without full implementation of the 2018 peace deal, said the National Minister of Information – arguing that the 2005 Nairobi signed Comprehensive Peace Agreement was not fully implemented. Continue reading Elections can be held with or without full peace implementation – Makuei
People with disabilities urged to join political parties, contest in 2024 elections
A visually impaired advocate is encouraging people with disabilities to join political parties and contest in the December 2024 elections. Continue reading People with disabilities urged to join political parties, contest in 2024 elections
Gov’t faces ‘significant risk’ over supplementary budget, Oyet warns
The first deputy speaker of the national parliament says government programs are likely to be affected next year, should the minister of finance and planning fail to table a supplementary budget this month. Continue reading Gov’t faces ‘significant risk’ over supplementary budget, Oyet warns
Governors must ‘walk the talk’ on forum resolutions, says political analyst
A political analyst has suggested the need for timelines for resolutions of the governor’s forum, citing the lack of implementation of the previous resolutions. Continue reading Governors must ‘walk the talk’ on forum resolutions, says political analyst