Kiir welcomes new press secretary

JUBA, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 — Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially received the newly appointed Press Secretary, Arek Aldo Ajou, and tasked her with strengthening the operations of the Presidential Press Unit. During the meeting on Wednesday, President Kiir congratulated Ajou on her appointment and underscored the significance of the role she assumes at a critical…

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Kiir sacks aides over decree naming dead politician

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed two senior presidential aides following an extraordinary administrative error in which a presidential decree named a deceased politician to a key committee preparing for the country’s long-awaited national elections. A Republican Order issued on January 30, 2026, listed Steward Soroba Budia, a member of the opposition United…

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Garang widow takes over Riek Machar’s role

Juba, South Sudan – South Sudan’s Cabinet has appointed Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior to temporarily assume the responsibilities of the Governance Cluster previously chaired by suspended First Vice President Riek Machar. The move comes amid Machar’s ongoing trial on charges including treason, murder, and crimes against humanity. The decision was made during an…

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