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South Sudan

Opposition to Salva Kiir builds united front

Riek Machar is establishing a formal partnership between his movement and the United People's Alliance, a coalition of anti-government forces.

Subscribers only Politics 13.03.2026

The turbulent rise of Kiir's new right-hand man Africano Mande

South Sudanese Minister of Presidential Affairs Africano Mande. © Facebook/Africano Mande Foundation

Subscribers only Politics 04.03.2026

Hemeti and Tutkew Gatluak Manime's low-key Nairobi meeting

Oil issues were in all likelihood at the heart of the discussions between the RSF leader and Juba's head of security. The fate of the Sudanese site of Heglig, recently occupied by the South Sudanese People's Defence Forces, was probably central to their talks.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics, Diplomacy 03.02.2026

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President Kiir's daughter Adut consolidates her place at the heart of power

Adut Salva Kiir in Juba, on 19 December 2025. © Office of the Senior Presidential Envoy/Facebook

Subscribers only Politics 30.01.2026

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Abu Dhabi weaves its digital web in Africa

UAE's Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Aqaba, Jordan on 14 December 2024. © Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.01.2026

Standard Bank abandons plans to open subsidiary in Juba

The South African group is feeling the effects of South Sudan's protracted political and security crisis and could turn to other East African countries instead.

Subscribers only Finance 15.01.2026

Central bank plays for time in $1bn lawsuit with Qatar National Bank

The Bank of South Sudan hopes to obtain a modification of the schedule for legal proceedings or the nullification of the latest elements added to the complaint filed by QNB. The South Sudanese state had incurred significant debt during the civil war in 2015 to finance its imports.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 12.01.2026

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Conflict leads CNPC to dismantle block 6

The civil war in Sudan and instability in South Sudan have led oil companies to completely or partially withdraw from the hydrocarbon-rich region.

Subscribers only Energy 05.01.2026

A building belonging to China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) on the banks of the Nile in Khartoum in 2022.

Kiir, Ruto and Abiy want to revive their corridor project

The governments of the three countries along the LAPSSET corridor want to accelerate the project to make up for lost time. However, a lack of funding is expected to be a major obstacle.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 16.12.2025

Port Sudan welcomes return of Salva Kiir's security adviser

Back in the job he was fired from in January, Tutkew Gatluak Manime is expected to mend fences with South Sudan's northern neighbour to ensure the full resumption of critical oil exports.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 28.11.2025

Discreet discussions underway to reopen 'Tumaini' peace talks

While the country continues to deal with political and security instability, the diplomatic community wishes to revive discussions between the government and the opposition. The last attempt earlier this year failed.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.11.2025

Behind the scenes of Benjamin Bol Mel's fall from grace

The departure of the Juba strongman is evidence of the rising influence of Adut Salva Kiir, daughter of head of state Salva Kiir. The battle for the succession of the president is only just beginning.

Subscribers only Politics 19.11.2025

Benjamin Bol Mel attends the burial of a commander of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces in Juba on 19 March 2025.

New diplomatic order with Juba after death of Odinga

The former opponent was closely following the developments in the political situation in South Sudan for which he had been William Ruto's special envoy. Previously involved in the matter, Kalonzo Musyoka could be asked to step back in.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.11.2025

Juba attempts to reject an arbitration decision ordering it to pay $1bn to Qatar

Lawyers for the Republic of South Sudan and its central bank are trying to get their summons to appear before a US court rejected.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 28.10.2025

Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

South Sudan aims to draw inspiration from best practices in regional countries to diversify the country's economy. The Ministry of Trade seeks to reduce its dependence on oil revenues.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.09.2025

Riek Machar fights tooth and nail in court

The former South Sudan first vice president aims to use the case brought against him to mobilise support. His allies are however pessimistic as to the prospects of obtaining an acquittal.

Subscribers only Politics 29.09.2025

South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President Riek Machar in Juba, on 24 September 2025.

Salva Kiir's armed foes team up

Various groups opposed to the South Sudanese president have joined forces to coordinate their attacks on pro-government troops.

Free access Defence, Politics 19.09.2025

Salva Kiir with former First Vice President Riek Machar at the State House in Juba, on 22 February 2020.

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Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan

New territories have fallen under the control of the Ugandan army, which enjoys notorious influence over Juba's security choices. Despite clashes on the ground, the leaders of the two countries have managed to maintain their understanding.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 16.09.2025

Yoweri Museveni and Salva Kiir during a meeting with South Sudanese security officials in Juba on 3 April, 2025.

UN mission leadership shaken up

UNMISS is deprived of its key officials in the country, including its head, the South African Nicholas Haysom.

Subscribers only Defence 16.09.2025

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Salva Kiir's difficult balancing act on the Sudanese border

The Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries are taking advantage of South Sudan's generosity to use its territory as a logistics base. But Juba must show caution with regard to Port Sudan, through which its hydrocarbon exports transit.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 04.09.2025

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir in Addis Ababa on 15 February 2025.

Riek Machar's allies sign a contract with lobbying firm Arsenal

The Sudanese People's Liberation Movement - In Opposition aims to plead its case to the Donald Trump administration, with hopes of reviving the peace process in South Sudan.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.08.2025

Oranto on the brink of being sidelined by CNPC

Short of a last-minute miracle, the Nigerian junior could lose its only South Sudanese licence, already coveted by the country's main oil player, China's CNPC.

Subscribers only Energy 25.07.2025

Riek Machar loyalists drum up support from abroad

The detained vice president's allies are leveraging their presence in foreign capitals to rally support from countries with the most influence on Juba, where tensions risk spiralling into wider military conflict.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 13.06.2025

Salva Kiir prepares to welcome Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, in Juba, 3 April 2025.

Salva Kiir reinforces his power in the Assembly

Supporters of the opposition leader Riek Machar have lost their influence in the National Assembly, which is due to reconvene this week. This setback has been to the benefit of Stephen Par's faction, which has grown closer to the president.

Subscribers only Politics 30.05.2025

Afwerki's football tournament reduced to a bare minimum

The football competition organised by Eritrea to celebrate the country's independence brought together only two teams instead of three, due to a misunderstanding over who would cover the costs of the South Sudanese team's visit.

Subscribers only Politics 29.05.2025

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South Sudan

Opposition to Salva Kiir builds united front

The turbulent rise of Kiir's new right-hand man Africano Mande

Hemeti and Tutkew Gatluak Manime's low-key Nairobi meeting

Inner circle
President Kiir's daughter Adut consolidates her place at the heart of power

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Abu Dhabi weaves its digital web in Africa

Standard Bank abandons plans to open subsidiary in Juba

Central bank plays for time in $1bn lawsuit with Qatar National Bank

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Conflict leads CNPC to dismantle block 6

Kiir, Ruto and Abiy want to revive their corridor project

Port Sudan welcomes return of Salva Kiir's security adviser

Discreet discussions underway to reopen 'Tumaini' peace talks

Behind the scenes of Benjamin Bol Mel's fall from grace

New diplomatic order with Juba after death of Odinga

Juba attempts to reject an arbitration decision ordering it to pay $1bn to Qatar

Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

Riek Machar fights tooth and nail in court

Salva Kiir's armed foes team up

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Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan

UN mission leadership shaken up

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Salva Kiir's difficult balancing act on the Sudanese border

Riek Machar's allies sign a contract with lobbying firm Arsenal

Oranto on the brink of being sidelined by CNPC

Riek Machar loyalists drum up support from abroad

Salva Kiir reinforces his power in the Assembly

Afwerki's football tournament reduced to a bare minimum

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South Sudan

Opposition to Salva Kiir builds united front

The turbulent rise of Kiir's new right-hand man Africano Mande

Hemeti and Tutkew Gatluak Manime's low-key Nairobi meeting

Inner circle President Kiir's daughter Adut consolidates her place at the heart of power

Spotlight Abu Dhabi weaves its digital web in Africa

Standard Bank abandons plans to open subsidiary in Juba

Central bank plays for time in $1bn lawsuit with Qatar National Bank

Spotlight Conflict leads CNPC to dismantle block 6

Kiir, Ruto and Abiy want to revive their corridor project

Port Sudan welcomes return of Salva Kiir's security adviser

Discreet discussions underway to reopen 'Tumaini' peace talks

Behind the scenes of Benjamin Bol Mel's fall from grace

New diplomatic order with Juba after death of Odinga

Juba attempts to reject an arbitration decision ordering it to pay $1bn to Qatar

Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

Riek Machar fights tooth and nail in court

Salva Kiir's armed foes team up

Spotlight Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan

UN mission leadership shaken up

Spotlight Salva Kiir's difficult balancing act on the Sudanese border

Riek Machar's allies sign a contract with lobbying firm Arsenal

Oranto on the brink of being sidelined by CNPC

Riek Machar loyalists drum up support from abroad

Salva Kiir reinforces his power in the Assembly

Afwerki's football tournament reduced to a bare minimum

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Inner circle
President Kiir's daughter Adut consolidates her place at the heart of power

Spotlight
Abu Dhabi weaves its digital web in Africa

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Conflict leads CNPC to dismantle block 6

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Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan

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Salva Kiir's difficult balancing act on the Sudanese border