Africa South Sudan President Salva Kiir Myardit pledged to hold the country's first elections since independence within the next year and said he would run for head of state for the Sudan People's Liberation Movement
Africa South Sudan The US Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler, and the Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. James Alic, assessed the ongoing financial reforms in view of the upcoming meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank
Africa South Sudan The country is ready to declare a state of national disaster due to the catastrophic floods that devastated large parts, displacing nearly 200.000 people and causing widespread destruction of essential infrastructure, including schools and hospitals
Africa South Sudan A group of South Sudanese lawyers filed an appeal challenging the postponement of the elections and the extension of the transitional government's mandate for 24 months
Africa South Sudan South Sudan's transitional government announced the postponement of long-delayed elections and extended the two-year transition period, citing the government's failure to comply with key provisions of a peace agreement