South Sudan: Kiir Reinstates Former Ally as Unity State Governor After Deadly Violence
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir dismissed Unity State Governor Justice Riek Bim Top and reappointed Dr. Joseph Nguen Monytuil to the role, according to a […]
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South Sudan Prioritises Elections and Dialogue Over Kenya-Led Peace Initiative
The Government of South Sudan has shifted its strategic focus towards preparations for general elections and inter-party dialogue as the primary pathway to consolidating peace, […]
South Sudan Government Defies Church Pressure Over Machar Detention Amid Rising Tensions
The Office of Salva Kiir has rejected, on Tuesday, March 17, calls from religious leaders to release opposition figure Riek Machar, defending ongoing military operations […]
South Sudan Ruling Party Official Downplays Impact of Rural Hospital Closures
A senior official of South Sudan’s ruling party, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), has played down concerns over the potential closure of donor-funded rural hospitals, […]
South Sudan: UN Rejects Order to Vacate Akobo Base
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has said it will not comply with a Government directive to shut down its base in Akobo, an […]
South Sudan: Troika Diplomats Urge Kiir to Halt Akobo Evacuation Amid Rising Tensions
On Monday, March 9, 2026, top envoys from the United States, United Kingdom, and Norway have called on South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit to […]
South Sudan Lawmakers Demand Transparency Over Hidden Loans in 2025/26 Budget
South Sudan’s parliament has raised concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding the country’s public debt after the Government allocated 842.4 billion South Sudanese pounds—about […]
South Sudan: Ex-Revenue Authority Head Detained Amid Expanding Corruption Probe in Juba
The former head of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Simon Akuei Deng, has been detained after returning to Juba to answer questions over alleged […]
Ethiopia Launches 4th International Investment Forum to Attract $2.4 Billion in Deals
Ethiopia has announced the 4th “Invest in Ethiopia” International Investment Forum, scheduled for March 26–27, 2026, aiming to secure investment agreements exceeding 2.4 billion US […]
South Sudan: 169 Killed in Village Raid as Violence Escalates
At least 169 people have been killed following an insurgent raid on a remote village in South Sudan, according to local officials, in the latest […]