15 December: A Dark Day in South Sudan’s History
15 December: A Dark Day in South Sudan’s History 15 December stands as one of the most painful and defining dates in the history of South Sudan. On this day in 2013, political tensions within the leadership of the young nation exploded into violent conflict, plunging the country into a brutal civil war whose consequences […]
South Sudan Cannot Vote Its Way Out of a Broken Transition
South Sudan Cannot Vote Its Way Out of a Broken Transition By Abraham Madit Majak South Sudan’s transition was never meant to be a race to the ballot box. It was designed as a carefully sequenced process — one that prioritizes peace, security, inclusion, and reform before elections. The recent decision by the presidency to […]
South Sudan’s Politics Must Stop Eating Its Own Future: Why Internal Power Struggles Threaten the Nation’s Survival
South Sudan’s Politics Must Stop Eating Its Own Future: Why Internal Power Struggles Threaten the Nation’s Survival Subheading: As South Sudan prepares for the 2026 elections, a dangerous political habit—turning against its own institutions and citizens—risks undermining reforms, stability, and the country’s future. “A hungry hyena will first claim its cub smells like a goat, […]
SPLM-IO Rejects Decision to Amend Peace Deal, Citing Exclusion of Dr. Riek Machar
SPLM-IO Rejects Decision to Amend Peace Deal, Citing Exclusion of Dr. Riek Machar By: Abraham Madit Majak Juba, South Sudan — The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) faction loyal to suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has rejected a presidency decision to proceed with national elections by December 2026, describing the process as illegitimate, […]
Women Mediators Bridge Divides and Lead Peace Efforts in South Sudan
Press Release Women Mediators Bridge Divides and Lead Peace Efforts in South Sudan 21 women mediators, through collective action, are driving dialogue, strengthening participation, and advancing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. Juba, South Sudan – 11 December 2025 While Human Rights Day is commemorated on 10 December, UN Women put the spotlight on the […]
Parties Agree to Proceed with 2026 Elections Without Census or New Constitution
Parties Agree to Proceed with 2026 Elections Without Census or New Constitution President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with leaders of political parties to plan the final stretch of South Sudan’s transitional period and prepare for elections scheduled for December 2026 under the peace Roadmap. After the meeting, SPLM Secretary General […]
Upper Nile Governor Jacob Dollar Ruot Denies Ethnic Targeting in Recent Military Operations
Upper Nile Governor Jacob Dollar Ruot Denies Ethnic Targeting in Recent Military Operations Juba, South Sudan — Upper Nile State Governor Jacob Dollar Ruot has publicly addressed growing concerns over the government’s recent use of aerial and ground bombardments in parts of the state, insisting that military operations are directed strictly at armed groups attacking […]
Former Detainees Delegation Receives Invitation to Joint R-ARCSS Dialogue Set for December 15–19 in Juba
Former Detainees Delegation Receives Invitation to Joint R-ARCSS Dialogue Set for December 15–19 in Juba JUBA, South Sudan — The Delegation of the Former Detainees (FDs), one of the recognized signatories to the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), has officially received an invitation to participate in the […]
𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑰𝑹 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 R𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 M𝒐𝒔𝒕 B𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒂 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒖𝒅𝒂𝒏.
𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗝𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗕 𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗥𝗨𝗢𝗧: 𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗚. 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗸𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑰𝑹 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒂 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒖𝒅𝒂𝒏. 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 brutality of the Wec Yar Adiw military Barack and its tracking events, Nasir became a place in South Sudan where people gossip about, and the hunting ground […]
South Sudan Deserves a Governance System Free from Corruption
South Sudan Deserves a Governance System Free from Corruption By: Abraham Madit Majak As South Sudan continues its fragile journey toward stability and long-term development, one truth has become impossible to ignore: the country deserves a governance system that is transparent, accountable, and free from corruption. After years of conflict, political uncertainty, and economic hardship, […]