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South Sudan

Kiir takes on Machar on his Upper Nile home turf

President Salva Kiir kicked off his election campaign in his stronghold of Bahr-el-Ghazal in July. Now he plans to strike a blow in the stronghold of his main rival.

Subscribers only Politics 27.11.2023

Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni is received by South Sudan's president Salva Kiir in Juba, South Sudan, on 14 October 2019. © Samir Bol/Reuters

Museveni determined to get Kiir on board Nile Basin Initiative

The Nile Basin Initiative's new Ugandan executive director wants South Sudan to adhere to a framework agreement on the management of the basin's water resources.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.11.2023

VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

From left, South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar, Second Vice President James Wani Igga and Third Vice President Taban Deng Ga, attend their swearing in ceremony in Juba, South Sudan on 22 February 2020. © Alex McBride/AFP

Subscribers only Politics 25.10.2023

Lakes State governor Rin Tueny Mabor's security lab

Since becoming governor of one of Salva Kiir's electoral strongholds in 2021, Rin Tueny Mabor has made steps towards stabilising the region. Though criticised for a lack of transparency in his methods, his results could prove useful to the president when running for re-election next year.

Subscribers only Politics 20.10.2023

Egyptian giant Elsewedy Electric lodges complaint against Juba

Elsewedy Electric filed a complaint against the South Sudanese Ministry of Energy and Dams with the ICSID in late September.

Subscribers only Business 04.10.2023

Machar camp threatens to boycott 2024 elections

South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar in Juba, 3 February 2023. © Simon Maina/AFP

Subscribers only Politics 31.08.2023

Kiir put on notice over 2024 election preparations

On top of criticism from the international community over the lack of progress in organising next year's general election, the South Sudanese president is facing internal political pressure. If he fails to take the necessary measures, he could lose support within his own camp.

Subscribers only Politics 07.07.2023

South Sudan's president Salva Kiir in Juba, South Sudan, on 3 February 2023.

EU to fund EAC's ballistic expertise

On 19 June, the European Union invited service providers to bid for a contract to support the East African Community (EAC) in its ballistics investigations.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.07.2023

UN sanctions renewal dents Kiir's charm offensive

The South Sudanese government's bid to boost its image on the international stage has been badly dented by the renewal of UN sanctions that have been imposed on the country since 2018.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.06.2023

President Salva Kiir, South Sudan, 3 February 2023.

Tight purse strings dent national football team's AFCON hopes

Due to the South Sudanese football federation's financial struggles, the national team will have to do without several players on overseas contracts when it faces Congo for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on 23 and 27 March.

Subscribers only Politics 23.03.2023

South Sudanese footballers at the Juba Stadium.

EU tightens up security around its delegation in Juba

Veteran Security Services, a company based in the South Sudanese capital, Juba, will provide security services for the European Union delegation there. It was awarded a €15m contract to this end on 17 March.

Subscribers only Business 21.03.2023

Kiir and Machar's battle for control of army behind defence minister sacking

Defence minister and opposition figure Angelina Teny was sacked in early March by South Sudanese President Salva Kiir, who is seeking to regain control over the army. The move sparked an outcry.

Subscribers only Politics 20.03.2023

South Sudan's vice president Riek Machar flanked by President Salva Kiir at the State House in Juba, South Sudan, on 20 February 2020.

Cairo wins key battle for control of White Nile

The dredging of a White Nile tributary in South Sudan is about to get underway, having been delayed amid concerns over the environmental impact.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 23.02.2023

World Bank pressures South Sudan to address urgent drinking water problem

As another wave of violence shakes the country, the World Bank has issued a red alert on water resource management, abandoned by the current administration. The population relies almost entirely upon humanitarian aid and NGOs for access to drinking water.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.02.2023

Doubts hover over joint border force as deployment nears

Salva Kiir and Abdel Fattah al-Burhan have announced they will create a military unit to secure their shared border. Bilateral talks have begun to determine the details of this joint action, the first of its kind since South Sudan's independence in 2011.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.01.2023

Fragile Kiir seeks to regain upper hand to prepare for elections

The South Sudanese president, weakened in the eyes of both his allies and opponents, is strengthening his grip on the country's power structures in anticipation of elections scheduled for two years from now.

Subscribers only Politics 24.01.2023

Ruto bends over backwards to win over Kiir

Kenyan president William Ruto wants to turn the page on a decade of strained relations between Kenya and South Sudan. Multiple concessions made to his counterpart Salva Kiir are aimed at finally getting a trade corridor between the two countries opened.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 20.01.2023

Kenyan president William Ruto and his South Sudanese counterpart Salva Kiir.

Trinity Energy tries once again to revive Upper Nile refinery project

In the pipeline for over a decade, the project to build a crude processing facility in Paloich in the north-east has already been the subject of several feasibility studies. Trinity is now seeking American funding to move things forward.

Subscribers only Energy 20.01.2023

Switzerland dispatches special envoy to Horn of Africa

Switzerland, which already had an extensive diplomatic network in Africa, has now been expanded further after the federal department of foreign affairs appointed Sylvain Astier as the country's special envoy for the Horn of Africa.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.12.2022

Interpol beefs up surveillance in East Africa

Interpol is seeking contractors to upgrade and expand its border surveillance systems in three East African countries: Burundi, South Sudan and Uganda.

Subscribers only Business 07.12.2022

South Sudan on borrowed time with AU Peace and Security Council

The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) is due to meet tomorrow morning, 30 November, to discuss the elections in South Sudan.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.11.2022

Gulf and Asian countries keep a close eye on African and Western mediation in the Horn

With or without special envoys, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, China and Japan have ordered their diplomats to monitor the conflict and peace talks in Tigray closely.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.11.2022

Salva Kiir plays for time in White Nile tributary dredging battle

The potential dredging of the River Naam, a tributary of the White Nile, is continuing to provoke tensions among Sudan's political class. Egypt wants to go ahead with the project despite the risks to the environment.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 04.11.2022

Tut Gatluak acts as Kiir's linchpin on Khartoum-Juba relations

Two rebel chefs in Dafur and South Kordofan are still refusing to lay down their arms. One of Khartoum's main means of pressuring them is the South Sudanese president's security adviser Tut Gatluak.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 03.11.2022

South Sudanese president Salva Kiir (left) and his security adviser Tut Gatluak Manime.

Special envoys descend on Nairobi amid peace talks prospects on Tigray

The government of Tigray accepted yesterday evening a new African Union mediation offer, hours after the Ethiopian government did the same. Three days ago, US envoy Mike Hammer hurried back to the region. Special envoys from Europe and the UN were due to meet on Friday.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.10.2022

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South Sudan

Kiir takes on Machar on his Upper Nile home turf

Museveni determined to get Kiir on board Nile Basin Initiative

VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

Lakes State governor Rin Tueny Mabor's security lab

Egyptian giant Elsewedy Electric lodges complaint against Juba

Machar camp threatens to boycott 2024 elections

Kiir put on notice over 2024 election preparations

EU to fund EAC's ballistic expertise

UN sanctions renewal dents Kiir's charm offensive

Tight purse strings dent national football team's AFCON hopes

EU tightens up security around its delegation in Juba

Kiir and Machar's battle for control of army behind defence minister sacking

Cairo wins key battle for control of White Nile

World Bank pressures South Sudan to address urgent drinking water problem

Doubts hover over joint border force as deployment nears

Fragile Kiir seeks to regain upper hand to prepare for elections

Ruto bends over backwards to win over Kiir

Trinity Energy tries once again to revive Upper Nile refinery project

Switzerland dispatches special envoy to Horn of Africa

Interpol beefs up surveillance in East Africa

South Sudan on borrowed time with AU Peace and Security Council

Gulf and Asian countries keep a close eye on African and Western mediation in the Horn

Salva Kiir plays for time in White Nile tributary dredging battle

Tut Gatluak acts as Kiir's linchpin on Khartoum-Juba relations

Special envoys descend on Nairobi amid peace talks prospects on Tigray

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South Sudan

Kiir takes on Machar on his Upper Nile home turf

Museveni determined to get Kiir on board Nile Basin Initiative

VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

Lakes State governor Rin Tueny Mabor's security lab

Egyptian giant Elsewedy Electric lodges complaint against Juba

Machar camp threatens to boycott 2024 elections

Kiir put on notice over 2024 election preparations

EU to fund EAC's ballistic expertise

UN sanctions renewal dents Kiir's charm offensive

Tight purse strings dent national football team's AFCON hopes

EU tightens up security around its delegation in Juba

Kiir and Machar's battle for control of army behind defence minister sacking

Cairo wins key battle for control of White Nile

World Bank pressures South Sudan to address urgent drinking water problem

Doubts hover over joint border force as deployment nears

Fragile Kiir seeks to regain upper hand to prepare for elections

Ruto bends over backwards to win over Kiir

Trinity Energy tries once again to revive Upper Nile refinery project

Switzerland dispatches special envoy to Horn of Africa

Interpol beefs up surveillance in East Africa

South Sudan on borrowed time with AU Peace and Security Council

Gulf and Asian countries keep a close eye on African and Western mediation in the Horn

Salva Kiir plays for time in White Nile tributary dredging battle

Tut Gatluak acts as Kiir's linchpin on Khartoum-Juba relations

Special envoys descend on Nairobi amid peace talks prospects on Tigray

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