A national lawmaker is seeking clarification as to why the Governor of Central Equatorial State has not relieved the Lainya County Commissioner as demanded by the national parliament. Continue reading MP seeks Governor Adil’s clarification on Lainya Commissioner
Category: Politics
SPLM-IO MPs urge presidency to resolve rift over National Elections Act
SPLM-IO Parliamentary Caucus on Monday called on President Salva Kiir and the vice presidents to resolve a dispute over the passing of the National Elections Act. Continue reading SPLM-IO MPs urge presidency to resolve rift over National Elections Act
Ex-Red Army Foundation boss Deng Aruei intends to run for president
Former Red Army Foundation Chairperson Deng Bol Aruei, who resigned to form his own political party, has expressed interest in vying for president in the 2024 general elections. Continue reading Ex-Red Army Foundation boss Deng Aruei intends to run for president
SPLM-IO says Machar is ‘not free to move’
South Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has said its leader and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny is not free to move and has been denied chances to seek medical treatment outside the country. Continue reading SPLM-IO says Machar is ‘not free to move’
Parliament passes elections act giving president-elect appointment powers
South Sudan parliament on Monday passed a disputed National Elections Act 2012, Amendment Bill 2023 that gives an elected president the power to appoint 5 percent of the legislators. Continue reading Parliament passes elections act giving president-elect appointment powers
SSOA laments denial of permit for political gathering in Juba
SSOA Chief Whip said the alliance members were shocked to learn that they were denied permission by the security apparatus to hold a reception ceremony for senior member Dr. Lam Akol on September 16. Continue reading SSOA laments denial of permit for political gathering in Juba
National lawmaker Agnes Kwaje Lasuba dies at 76
Veteran politician and national parliamentarian, Agnes Kwaje Lasuba passed away at her home in the Kenyan capital Nairobi where she had been receiving medical treatment, a parliament source has said. Continue reading National lawmaker Agnes Kwaje Lasuba dies at 76
Futuyo defy national parliament summons, says politically motivated
The Governor of Western Equatoria State said he will not appear before the national parliament, describing it as politically motivated. Continue reading Futuyo defy national parliament summons, says politically motivated
‘Without security there is no election,’ says FVP Machar
The First Vice President has broken his silence on the conduct of elections and expressed doubt that there will be no elections without full implementation of security arrangements. Continue reading ‘Without security there is no election,’ says FVP Machar
Nimule acting head chief arrested over anti-demolition protest
The Acting Chief of Nimule Payam has been arrested on orders by the President of Eastern Equatoria High Court. Continue reading Nimule acting head chief arrested over anti-demolition protest