Three people accused of agitating removal of the deputy governor of Jonglei state have been arrested. Continue reading Jonglei police hold three ‘agitators’
Category: Politics
You ‘don’t need more weapons,’ U.S on gov’t complaints over arms embargo
A diplomat says the government of South Sudan can still graduate the unified forces without necessarily purchasing new arms. Continue reading You ‘don’t need more weapons,’ U.S on gov’t complaints over arms embargo
Parties appoint 159 women legislators in violation of the peace deal -Activist
South Sudanese political parties have yet again violated the revitalized peace agreement by appointing fewer women to the national parliament, a civil society activist has said. Continue reading Parties appoint 159 women legislators in violation of the peace deal -Activist
Museveni begins his sixth term in office
Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni has been sworn into office for the sixth term as President of Uganda.
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Kiir in Uganda for Museveni’ sixth inauguration
President Salva Kiir has arrived in Entebbe, Uganda to witness Yoweri Museveni take oath for the sixth time as President of Uganda. Continue reading Kiir in Uganda for Museveni’ sixth inauguration
Kiir reconstitutes parliament
After over a year of waiting, President Salva Kiir has finally issued a republican decree this evening reconstituting the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). Continue reading Kiir reconstitutes parliament
Parliament reconstitution nears as Kiir dissolves legislative houses
President Salva Kiir has dissolved the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the Council of States, paving way for the reconstitution of both houses. Continue reading Parliament reconstitution nears as Kiir dissolves legislative houses
SSOMA boycotts Rome talks over Gen. Abraham’s killing
The South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance says it will boycott the next round of talks with the government in Rome. Continue reading SSOMA boycotts Rome talks over Gen. Abraham’s killing
Cairo, Juba told to take action against racial attacks
An activist has called on South Sudan and Egypt to move beyond condemnations and take action over the racial attacks and alleged killing of Continue reading Cairo, Juba told to take action against racial attacks
Diplomats pen a ‘public letter of concern’ to Kiir, his deputies
Diplomats representing the international community have written an open letter to the leadership of South Sudan to renew its efforts in addressing persistent challenges facing the country. Continue reading Diplomats pen a ‘public letter of concern’ to Kiir, his deputies