President Salva Kiir is expected to travel to Nairobi today for bilateral talks with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. Continue reading Kiir expected in Nairobi for bilateral talks Monday
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SPLA: Past, Present and Aspirations
Exactly 35 years ago, South Sudanese joined by some Sudanese aggrieved by the government in Khartoum established the SPLM/SPLA. Continue reading SPLA: Past, Present and Aspirations
Kiir pledges SSP 2.4b to fund National Dialogue activities
President Salva Kiir says the government has allocated a sum of 2.4 billion South Sudanese Pounds for the national dialogue process which has begun this year. Continue reading Kiir pledges SSP 2.4b to fund National Dialogue activities
Angelo Beda to Kiir, Machar: “We must have election” to attain power
The co-chair of the National Dialogue Steering Committee, Angelo Beda has urged President Salva Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar to allow the country to undergo peaceful democratic processes of attaining power. Continue reading Angelo Beda to Kiir, Machar: “We must have election” to attain power
Kiir appoints new Chiefs and Commanders for the Defense Forces
President Salva Kiir has appointed new deputy chiefs of Defense Forces of the SPLA. Continue reading Kiir appoints new Chiefs and Commanders for the Defense Forces
National Dialogue committee to be sworn in next week
President Salva Kiir has said that members of the steering committee of the National Dialogue will take oath of office early next week so that they start the implementation of the process. Continue reading National Dialogue committee to be sworn in next week
Kiir meets Malong in Juba
The Presidential Press Secretary, Ateny Wek Ateny, says President Salva Kiir and the former SPLA Chief of General Staff, Paul Malong Awan, have reconciled. Continue reading Kiir meets Malong in Juba
Kiir calls for ‘collective’ ceasefire and unity among leaders
President Salva Kiir says for any unilateral ceasefire to hold, both sides to the conflict needs to respect and abide by it. Continue reading Kiir calls for ‘collective’ ceasefire and unity among leaders
SPLA name remains unchanged -Ateny
The Office of the President has issued a verbal statement that seek to clarify that the name of the SPLA has not been changed to that of South Sudan Defense Forces, despite confirming the change to media on Wednesday. Continue reading SPLA name remains unchanged -Ateny
SPLA renamed South Sudan Defense Force in a major army shake up
President Salva Kiir issued several decrees last night creating major changes within the army, including changing the name of the SPLA to South Sudan Defense Force. Continue reading SPLA renamed South Sudan Defense Force in a major army shake up