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
Category: Politics
Ex-Juba commissioner urges successor to ‘stand with the people’
Former Juba County Commissioner Charles Joseph Wani has cautioned his successor against individual interests influencing his administrative policies as the later took oath on Monday. Continue reading Ex-Juba commissioner urges successor to ‘stand with the people’
South Sudan not ready for December 2024 elections: civil society
Over 70 Civil Society Organizations have concluded that South Sudan is not ready to conduct inclusive, free and fair elections in December 2024, citing unimplemented key provisions of the 2018 peace deal. Continue reading South Sudan not ready for December 2024 elections: civil society
Political parties want registration fee reduced from SSP100 million to SSP20,000
Some political parties have rejected the 50,000 US-dollar (100 million South Sudanese pounds) provisional registration fee set by the Political Parties Council (PPC), terming it a direct contradiction to the principles of democracy and fair political participation. Continue reading Political parties want registration fee reduced from SSP100 million to SSP20,000
Upper Nile deputy governor denies wrongdoing in Melut-Maban conflict, urges dialogue
Upper Nile Deputy governor has denied accusations by Maban intellectuals that he contributed to the 2017 Kilo-Ashara clashes between Maban and Melut counties, as he called for dialogue with the petitioners. Continue reading Upper Nile deputy governor denies wrongdoing in Melut-Maban conflict, urges dialogue
Lawmaker urges youth to unite and prepare for 2024 elections
A member of parliament from SPLM-IO is urging young people to actively prepare for elections and enter the realm of politics, emphasizing that one’s background should not deter one from participating in political leadership.
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Prof. Nyaba: ‘Sham’ 2018 pact failed to address cause of war
Veteran politician Professor Peter Adwok Nyaba has described the 2018 Peace Agreement as a sham for failing to address the root causes of the 2013 Conflict. Continue reading Prof. Nyaba: ‘Sham’ 2018 pact failed to address cause of war
SPLM proposes presidential, gubernatorial elections
The SPLM party proposes the conduct of presidential and gubernatorial elections in December 2024 and the postponement of parliamentary elections for one year from the end of the transitional period. Continue reading SPLM proposes presidential, gubernatorial elections
Political parties could denounce armed wings to register for elections: Zakayo
The Political Parties Council (PPC) advised the political leadership to resolve that political parties with military affiliates should denounce allegiance to their armed wings in order to qualify them register with the council. Continue reading Political parties could denounce armed wings to register for elections: Zakayo
NEC boss hints at use of 2010 geographical constituencies in 2024 elections
The National Elections Commission suggested to the government the use of the 2010 geographical constituencies to conduct the anticipated December 2024 elections. Continue reading NEC boss hints at use of 2010 geographical constituencies in 2024 elections