President Salva Kiir has said Members of Parliament appointed to the national legislature will be sworn in next week. Continue reading MPs to be sworn in next week
Category: Politics
Nunu Kumba selected TNLA Speaker
Jemma Nunu Kumba has been selected by the SPLM party as the next Speaker Continue reading Nunu Kumba selected TNLA Speaker
Gov’t and NAS to resume peace negotiations
Talks between the unity government and holdout group, the National Salvation Front is expected to begin soon. Continue reading Gov’t and NAS to resume peace negotiations
It is time for development not politics, Kiir declares
President Salva Kiir has expressed optimism that the current peace deal will hold, stating that “I believe this time will not go to waste.” Continue reading It is time for development not politics, Kiir declares
Kiir told to ‘make next 10 years fruitful’
An activist has called on President Salva Kiir to re-claim hopes for his administration by making the next ten years meaningful and fruitful for the citizens. Continue reading Kiir told to ‘make next 10 years fruitful’
Nunu, Zamoi among politicians fueling violence in Tombura – official
The governor of Western Equatoria has accused four prominent politicians from the state of perpetuating the violence that left at least eight Continue reading Nunu, Zamoi among politicians fueling violence in Tombura – official
Post-independence challenges can be overcome—US tells S.Sudan
The U.S government has given hope to South Sudanese leaders that the country’s challenges can be overcome. Continue reading Post-independence challenges can be overcome—US tells S.Sudan
Thirty-five MPs axed before taking oath
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has revoked the appointment of 35 members of parliament to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly. Continue reading Thirty-five MPs axed before taking oath
Lobong denies appointing state officials without consultations
The governor of Eastern Equatoria State has denied single-handedly appointing state officials without consultations. Continue reading Lobong denies appointing state officials without consultations
Gatwech no longer SPLA-IO Chief of Staff -Machar
The Office of the First Vice President has confirmed General Simon Gatwech Dual is no longer the SPLA-IO’s Chief of General Staff. Continue reading Gatwech no longer SPLA-IO Chief of Staff -Machar