President Salva Kiir traveled Bor town on Thursday afternoon for a one-day official visit to the Jonglei state capital. Continue reading Kiir’s Bor visit is political, economic – Ateny
Category: Politics
Dr. Lam to J1: No single party can alter timeline of elections
A senior political leader has criticized the statement by the Office of the President in which it said elections in South Sudan will not be held next year. Continue reading Dr. Lam to J1: No single party can alter timeline of elections
No general elections in 2022 – Kiir’s office
The office of the president says South Sudan is not in a position to conduct general elections in 2022 as earlier envisioned by the revitalized Continue reading No general elections in 2022 – Kiir’s office
Malakal municipality gets mayor
The governor of Upper Nile state has appointed a new mayor for the controversial Malakal municipality. Continue reading Malakal municipality gets mayor
Malakal becomes a municipality, Makal named a county in Upper Nile state
The government has resolved to establish Makal as a County while Malakal town shall be a municipality in Upper Nile state, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs has announced. Continue reading Malakal becomes a municipality, Makal named a county in Upper Nile state
We just want to right past wrongs – say Pagan, Malong
Two senior members of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance say they do not seek positions but to work with the government in addressing Continue reading We just want to right past wrongs – say Pagan, Malong
Peace talks with holdouts resume tomorrow
A government delegation has traveled to Kenya for peace talks with a section of the South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance-SOMA.
Accelerate the peace process—U.S tells leaders of S.Sudan
The U.S. Representative to the United Nations has called on leaders of South Sudan to accelerate the “precarious” peace process.
Continue reading Accelerate the peace process—U.S tells leaders of S.Sudan
Cantonments have been deserted— Defense Minister
South Sudan’s Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs has admitted that the cantonment sites for the unified forces have been deserted. Continue reading Cantonments have been deserted— Defense Minister
Punish individuals hindering peace implementation—EU
The European Union says it is time to punish individuals still hindering the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement in South Sudan. Continue reading Punish individuals hindering peace implementation—EU