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South Sudan

Kiir waits for turn as chair of disrupted IGAD

Juba is preparing to take over the helm of the regional organisation that plays a key role in its domestic affairs, but the mandate could well prove challenging as several IGAD member states are facing crises.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.08.2024

Salva Kiir, President of South Sudan, during the COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai on 2 December 2023. © Sean Gallup/Getty Images via AFP

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The secret story of the fake sheikh behind a €12bn deal with Salva Kiir's government

A preliminary oil contract signed by South Sudan with an obscure company based in the United Arab Emirates raises concerns about potential fraud. Behind this entity lies a man suspected to be implicated in international financial crimes.

Subscribers only Energy 18.06.2024

South Sudan President Salva Kiir in Nairobi on 9 May 2024. © Tony Karumba/AFP

Salva Kiir pulls out all the stops in fresh bid to secure Sudan peace talks

With its oil exports crippled by the conflict in Sudan, the South Sudanese government is working hard to bring the parties back to the negotiating table.

Subscribers only Energy, Diplomacy 03.06.2024

Salva Kiir in Juba, in february 2023. © Tiziana Fabi/AFP

Kiir drags heels on East African integration

South Sudan has still not brought its national legislation into line with East African Community norms, which is hampering the free movement of goods and citizens. The regional organisation's patience is running out.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.04.2024

South Sudan's first vice president, Riek Machar, and president, Salva Kiir, in 2019. © STR/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

Presidential rivals Kiir and Machar set to put off landmark polls again

Barring a dramatic turn of events, South Sudan's main political foes are likely to once more postpone the general election rescheduled for the end of the year. Reasons cited include delays in institutional reforms, insecurity and an economic crisis.

Subscribers only Politics 21.03.2024

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir in Dubai on 2 December 2023. © Sean Gallup/Getty via AFP

Salva Kiir ponders his options in Jonglei as polls loom

South Sudan's president is currently making do with the governor of Jonglei State, who is an opposition politician. But increasing violence in the region could prove to be a game-changer.

Subscribers only Politics 19.01.2024

Sarah Cleto Rial, Riek Machar's key ally in Salva Kiir's stronghold

South Sudan's opposition leader wants to make the most of the popularity of the country's only woman governor, whose achievements have made her someone worth wooing but have also sparked internal rivalry.

Subscribers only Politics 16.04.2024

Egypt clears hurdle for White Nile dredging project

The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) ruled in favour of the South Sudanese state in its dispute against lawyer Elario Adam Cholong late last month.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 15.04.2024

Swiss seek mediation role in East African crises

Bern is looking to boost its influence by using its soft power to help address the many crises in the region. It is also hoping to grow trade with the continent.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Diplomacy 11.04.2024

Arbitration between Elsewedy Electric and Juba on hold

Arbitration proceedings launched by Elsewedy Electric against South Sudan's Ministry of Electricity and Dams before the ICSID were put on hold on 20 March. The dispute concerns a photovoltaic park project near Juba.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 02.04.2024

Salva Kiir's key asset in rival Riek Machar's backyard

With just a few months to go before South Sudan's presidential election, the head of state and his chief opponent are vying for control of the oil-rich Unity State. Its governor, Joseph Monytuil, who is close to the president, is likely to play a decisive role.

Subscribers only Politics 12.03.2024

IMF tackles South Sudan on financial management deficiencies

The International Monetary Fund is expected to publish a report in the next few weeks which will be critical of the management of public funds by the administration of South Sudanese President Salva Kiir.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 12.02.2024

Salva Kiir's ubiquitous adviser Bol Mel takes over presidential campaign

Despite international sanctions against him, South Sudan construction magnate Benjamin Bol Mel has taken over the re-election campaign of President Salva Kiir, who needs his business networks.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 03.01.2024

Kiir gives new Warrap state governor a poisoned chalice

The South Sudanese president is hoping to put an end to insecurity in Warrap state, his birthplace and electoral stronghold. He has appointed a new governor who will have to navigate between the interests of local barons and government heavyweights.

Subscribers only Politics 21.12.2023

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

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir (L), and South Sudan's opposition leader Riek Machar in Juba on 3 April 2022.

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

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

VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

President Salva Kiir is counting on his second vice president to help quell the insecurity and a rebellion barely under control in Central Equatoria. The third-highest ranking member of government hails from that region and is one of the few South Sudanese politicians to enjoy a good reputation.

Subscribers only Politics 25.10.2023

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.

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

As it becomes increasingly clear that South Sudan's opposition leader and first VP Riek Machar is under house arrest, his party is threatening to boycott next year's elections. The East African regional bloc IGAD is due to consider his case shortly.

Subscribers only Politics 31.08.2023

South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar in Juba, 3 February 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.

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Arbitration between Elsewedy Electric and Juba on hold

Salva Kiir's key asset in rival Riek Machar's backyard

IMF tackles South Sudan on financial management deficiencies

Salva Kiir's ubiquitous adviser Bol Mel takes over presidential campaign

Kiir gives new Warrap state governor a poisoned chalice

Kiir takes on Machar on his Upper Nile home turf

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VP Igga plays the appeasement card in Juba region

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Kiir put on notice over 2024 election preparations

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EU tightens up security around its delegation in Juba

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Kiir drags heels on East African integration

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Salva Kiir ponders his options in Jonglei as polls loom

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Swiss seek mediation role in East African crises

Arbitration between Elsewedy Electric and Juba on hold

Salva Kiir's key asset in rival Riek Machar's backyard

IMF tackles South Sudan on financial management deficiencies

Salva Kiir's ubiquitous adviser Bol Mel takes over presidential campaign

Kiir gives new Warrap state governor a poisoned chalice

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

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