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
Category: Politics
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
Activist calls for no extension of transitional period
The head of a civil society organization in Lakes State appealed to the unity government to avoid further extension of the transitional period and hold elections in December 2024. Continue reading Activist calls for no extension of transitional period
IGAD appoints Kiir’s former advisor as envoy to Sudan
The regional bloc IGAD has appointed South Sudanese lawyer Lawrence Korbandy as its Special Envoy to war-torn Sudan. Continue reading IGAD appoints Kiir’s former advisor as envoy to Sudan
Activist calls for urgent political dialogue on elections
A civil society activist reiterated calls on political leaders and the presidency to engage in an inclusive dialogue to determine a successful end to the transitional period. Continue reading Activist calls for urgent political dialogue on elections