South Sudan Considers Replacing Detained Vice President Riek Machar Government Weighs Removal Amid Investigation Into Violence Allegations The South Sudanese government has signaled that detained First Vice President Riek Machar could be replaced pending an investigation into his alleged involvement in recent violent incidents. This development comes amid growing politicalContinue Reading
South Sudan Government Unveils Six-Point Peace Strategy, Seeks SPLM-IO Clarity Juba, South Sudan – April 26, 2025 The South Sudanese government has announced a comprehensive action plan to accelerate implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict (R-ARCSS), including measures to resolve leadership disputes within the SPLM-IO faction.Continue Reading
Democracy Dies When Raw Power Rules and Lawlessness is Legalized The Parallel Between Trumpocracy and African Governance Abdulai Mansaray, author Before Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, observers of African democracy noticed striking parallels between his incoming administration and governance patterns on the continent. America, long considered the global standard-bearer forContinue Reading
U.S. Embassy in Juba Among Dozens Considered for Closure by Trump Administration United States President Donald Trump. [Photo: Courtesy] Potential Shutdown of Diplomatic Missions The United States Embassy in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, is among nearly 30 overseas diplomatic missions being considered for closure by the Trump administration. This moveContinue Reading
SPLM-IO Denies Abandoning Peace Deal, Claims Members Fled Juba Over Safety Concerns By Staff Reporter | Published: 4 hours ago SPLM-IO Director of Communication Pal Mai Deng. (Photo: Courtesy) Opposition Rejects Government Claims of Desertion The SPLM-IO has strongly denied claims that its members abandoned South Sudan’s unity government, statingContinue Reading
R-JMEC Accepts SPLM-IO’s New Representatives Amid Political Tensions JUBA – The Revitalized Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) has formally approved the appointment of new SPLM-IO representatives, marking a significant development in South Sudan’s peace process. Leadership Changes in SPLM-IO Representation R-JMEC acknowledged the replacement of Hon. Stephen Par KuolContinue Reading
SSPDF Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum to Armed Youth Advancing Toward Jonglei State Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang. [Photo: Courtesy] Military Threatens Action if Group Fails to Disperse JUBA – The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has issued a stern 24-hour ultimatum to heavily armed youth from the Greater Pibor AdministrativeContinue Reading
South Sudan’s President Kiir Dismisses Foreign Minister Amid Diplomatic Tensions with U.S. South Sudan’s Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ramadan Goc. [Photo courtesy] Cabinet Reshuffle Announced President Salva Kiir has removed Ramadan Mohamed Abdallah Goc from his position as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation afterContinue Reading
Stephen Par Kuol Appointed SPLM-IO Interim Chairman Until Machar’s Release Authors: Chany Ninrew | Sebit Patrick Published: 10 hours ago Stephen Par Kuol, the Minister of Peace Building. (Photo: PPU) Political Shakeup in South Sudan’s Opposition Party JUBA – In a significant political development, a faction of SPLM-In Opposition (SPLM-IO)Continue Reading
Diplomats Urge Release of Political Detainees to Restore Peace in South Sudan Authors: Obaj Okuj | Chany Ninrew Published: 28 minutes ago The violence in Nasir erupts a day after a presidency meeting agreed to ease tension in the region. International Concern Over South Sudan’s Political Crisis JUBA – DiplomaticContinue Reading
