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President Salva Kiir’s move clears hurdles to long delayed election and raises concern he can now wield unchecked power.
News South Sudan » Unity » Politics: South Sudan: Salva Kiir dissolves government after seizing control of state revenue
South Sudan’s political crisis is deepening as scrutiny grows over a private company’s control of state tax revenue. At the centre is a business network linked to President Salva Kiir’s family.
News South Sudan » Unity » Politics: South Sudan's road to elections remains uncertain
South Sudan's first general election is set for December 22. Insecurity, political tensions and the failure to begin voter registration have raised doubts over whether a credible poll can be held.
News South Sudan » Unity » Politics: South Sudan’s President Dissolves Government Ahead Of December Elections
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir dissolved the country’s Transitional Government of National Unity on Tuesday, a move widely ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Politics: Leaders Discuss Roles in Peace and Reconciliation at “One South Sudan Peace Conference”
The “One South Sudan Peace Conference: Beyond Our Camps, Bridging Our Future,” jointly hosted by the National Council of Traditional Authority Leaders (NCOTAL), the Community Empowerment for Progress ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Politics: South Sudan on an uncertain path to first election
South Sudan has scheduled a general election for December 22, the first since the country gained independence from Sudan in 2011. But, as preparations lag, political tensions are high and the debate ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Politics: South Sudan Election: Politicians Challenging Kiir for the presidency
President Salva Kiir, 82, the incumbent, has led South Sudan since its independence in ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Politics: South Sudan not ready for December elections, Analyst warns
South Sudan lacks the political consensus, security and infrastructure required to hold credible general elections on December 26, a regional political analyst has warned. The African Union (AU) has ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Politics: South Sudan sets December date for long-delayed first-ever election
There have been a number of false dawns when it comes to elections in South Sudan, but the authorities have said the long-delayed first-ever vote will take place in December. The leaders of the ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Politics: Kenya: President Salva Kiir in Kenya for Talks On South Sudan Elections and Lamu Refinery
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 - South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit arrived in Nairobi for talks with President William Ruto, with his country's December elections and its potential role in supplying ...
News South Sudan » Unity » Politics: South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dissolved the country’s transitional unity government and appointed a caretaker administration as the country prepares for its first-ever national elections. The ...