South Sudan postpones December polls, extends transitional period by two years
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-09-13 20:33:18

South Sudan postpones December polls, extends transitional period by two years

The Presidency highlighted that the remaining months of the current transitional period will focus on mobilising funds to ensure the effective implementation of the revitalised peace agreement.

South Sudan’s long-delayed election will be a landmark moment − but economic decline and political strife put vote at risk
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-08-25 08:17:01

South Sudan’s long-delayed election will be a landmark moment − but economic decline and political strife put vote at risk

The proposed vote follows years of delays: An election was due to take place in 2015 but was postponed after the young country descended into civil war.

South Sudan opposition alliance says no election without proper constitution
  • Author: Vincent Ombati
  • Date: 2024-07-09 07:05:42

South Sudan opposition alliance says no election without proper constitution

SSOMA said on Monday that it does not want the elections extended or rescheduled and that the peace process - the Tumaini Initiative that is ongoing in Nairobi - should be prioritised.

Economic meltdown still plagues South Sudan 13 years after independence
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-07-07 08:47:55

Economic meltdown still plagues South Sudan 13 years after independence

The country has faced an economic meltdown that experts say could bring not only hardships but also political turmoil to a nation wracked with both.

South Sudanese society group calls for Kiir, Machar to step down ahead of December polls
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-06-07 10:38:35

South Sudanese society group calls for Kiir, Machar to step down ahead of December polls

The civil society group also called for the dissolution of the National Security Service (NSS), advocating for its reconstitution as the National Intelligence Service.

Kenyans take leading roles in renewed South Sudan peace process
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-04-23 13:06:06

Kenyans take leading roles in renewed South Sudan peace process

President William Ruto in late March appointed Sumbeiywo as the Chief Mediator for the South Sudan mediation peace process.

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