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South Sudan

Kiir, Ruto and Abiy want to revive their corridor project

The governments of the three countries along the LAPSSET corridor want to accelerate the project to make up for lost time. However, a lack of funding is expected to be a major obstacle.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 16.12.2025

Port Sudan welcomes return of Salva Kiir's security adviser

Back in the job he was fired from in January, Tutkew Gatluak Manime is expected to mend fences with South Sudan's northern neighbour to ensure the full resumption of critical oil exports.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 28.11.2025

Discreet discussions underway to reopen 'Tumaini' peace talks

While the country continues to deal with political and security instability, the diplomatic community wishes to revive discussions between the government and the opposition. The last attempt earlier this year failed.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.11.2025

Behind the scenes of Benjamin Bol Mel's fall from grace

Benjamin Bol Mel attends the burial of a commander of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces in Juba on 19 March 2025. © Samir Bol / Reuters

Subscribers only Politics 19.11.2025

New diplomatic order with Juba after death of Odinga

The former opponent was closely following the developments in the political situation in South Sudan for which he had been William Ruto's special envoy. Previously involved in the matter, Kalonzo Musyoka could be asked to step back in.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.11.2025

Juba attempts to reject an arbitration decision ordering it to pay $1bn to Qatar

Lawyers for the Republic of South Sudan and its central bank are trying to get their summons to appear before a US court rejected.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 28.10.2025

Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

South Sudan aims to draw inspiration from best practices in regional countries to diversify the country's economy. The Ministry of Trade seeks to reduce its dependence on oil revenues.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.09.2025

Riek Machar fights tooth and nail in court

The former South Sudan first vice president aims to use the case brought against him to mobilise support. His allies are however pessimistic as to the prospects of obtaining an acquittal.

Subscribers only Politics 29.09.2025

South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President Riek Machar in Juba, on 24 September 2025.

Salva Kiir's armed foes team up

Various groups opposed to the South Sudanese president have joined forces to coordinate their attacks on pro-government troops.

Free access Defence, Politics 19.09.2025

Salva Kiir with former First Vice President Riek Machar at the State House in Juba, on 22 February 2020.

Spotlight
Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan

New territories have fallen under the control of the Ugandan army, which enjoys notorious influence over Juba's security choices. Despite clashes on the ground, the leaders of the two countries have managed to maintain their understanding.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 16.09.2025

Yoweri Museveni and Salva Kiir during a meeting with South Sudanese security officials in Juba on 3 April, 2025.

UN mission leadership shaken up

UNMISS is deprived of its key officials in the country, including its head, the South African Nicholas Haysom.

Subscribers only Defence 16.09.2025

Spotlight
Salva Kiir's difficult balancing act on the Sudanese border

The Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries are taking advantage of South Sudan's generosity to use its territory as a logistics base. But Juba must show caution with regard to Port Sudan, through which its hydrocarbon exports transit.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 04.09.2025

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir in Addis Ababa on 15 February 2025.

Riek Machar's allies sign a contract with lobbying firm Arsenal

The Sudanese People's Liberation Movement - In Opposition aims to plead its case to the Donald Trump administration, with hopes of reviving the peace process in South Sudan.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.08.2025

Oranto on the brink of being sidelined by CNPC

Short of a last-minute miracle, the Nigerian junior could lose its only South Sudanese licence, already coveted by the country's main oil player, China's CNPC.

Subscribers only Energy 25.07.2025

Riek Machar loyalists drum up support from abroad

The detained vice president's allies are leveraging their presence in foreign capitals to rally support from countries with the most influence on Juba, where tensions risk spiralling into wider military conflict.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 13.06.2025

Salva Kiir prepares to welcome Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, in Juba, 3 April 2025.

Salva Kiir reinforces his power in the Assembly

Supporters of the opposition leader Riek Machar have lost their influence in the National Assembly, which is due to reconvene this week. This setback has been to the benefit of Stephen Par's faction, which has grown closer to the president.

Subscribers only Politics 30.05.2025

Afwerki's football tournament reduced to a bare minimum

The football competition organised by Eritrea to celebrate the country's independence brought together only two teams instead of three, due to a misunderstanding over who would cover the costs of the South Sudanese team's visit.

Subscribers only Politics 29.05.2025

Eritrean national team back on the pitch after five-year hiatus

The national football team last played in January 2020. At the end of May, Asmara will host an international tournament to mark the 32nd anniversary of the country's independence.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.05.2025

The Eritrean National Football team (white) goes against Uganda in Kampala, 19 December 2019.

Salva Kiir stands firm amid mediation attempts in his stand-off with Riek Machar

The South Sudanese president has embarked on what he hopes will be a pivotal showdown with his long-standing rival. With strong Ugandan support, he is also doing everything to reshape the national political scene.

Subscribers only Defence 18.04.2025

Yoweri Museveni (left) with Salva Kiir arriving in Juba, on 3 April 2025.

Tension and violence forces Chinese major Sinopec to head for the exit

The upsurge in fighting in oil-producing areas of the country is causing major disruption to Chinese investors, who are now busy reorganising their operations from Beijing.

Subscribers only Energy 07.04.2025

Crunch week for IGAD's South Sudan envoy Raila Odinga

With tensions between President Salva Kiir and his rival Riek Machar reaching fever pitch, Kenyan special envoy Odinga intends to mobilise East African presidents in an attempt to prevent a return to civil war.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 02.04.2025

Salva Kiir (left) and Raila Odinga during the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, 5 September 2023.

Tensions between Salva Kiir and Riek Machar hamper peace process

After a new purge within the executive, its two main leaders are once again at odds. A joint delegation to the peace talks with the opposition in Nairobi is now in serious doubt.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 10.03.2025

South Sudan's president Salva Kiir (left) with his vice president Riek Machar in Juba, December 2019.

Inner circles
Fearful Salva Kiir purges allies to reshape his inner circle

The South Sudanese president, fearing for his job, has ditched a succession of veteran allies and elevated a new set of loyalists to top positions. Uncertainty reigns at the top of the state and especially in the security agencies.

Subscribers only Politics 07.03.2025

President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, in Juba, on 25 October 2017.

East African delegation expected in Juba for peace agreements

Elected representatives from the East African Community are preparing to meet South Sudanese officials to assess the implementation of the 2018 agreements, the roadmap for which is experiencing numerous delays.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.02.2025

Juba launches programme to clean up public finances

The Canadian company FreeBalance has been awarded a two-year contract worth around $15m, financed by the World Bank, to improve the management of South Sudan's public finances.

Subscribers only Politics 24.01.2025

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South Sudan

Kiir, Ruto and Abiy want to revive their corridor project

Port Sudan welcomes return of Salva Kiir's security adviser

Discreet discussions underway to reopen 'Tumaini' peace talks

Behind the scenes of Benjamin Bol Mel's fall from grace

New diplomatic order with Juba after death of Odinga

Juba attempts to reject an arbitration decision ordering it to pay $1bn to Qatar

Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

Riek Machar fights tooth and nail in court

Salva Kiir's armed foes team up

Spotlight
Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan

UN mission leadership shaken up

Spotlight
Salva Kiir's difficult balancing act on the Sudanese border

Riek Machar's allies sign a contract with lobbying firm Arsenal

Oranto on the brink of being sidelined by CNPC

Riek Machar loyalists drum up support from abroad

Salva Kiir reinforces his power in the Assembly

Afwerki's football tournament reduced to a bare minimum

Eritrean national team back on the pitch after five-year hiatus

Salva Kiir stands firm amid mediation attempts in his stand-off with Riek Machar

Tension and violence forces Chinese major Sinopec to head for the exit

Crunch week for IGAD's South Sudan envoy Raila Odinga

Tensions between Salva Kiir and Riek Machar hamper peace process

Inner circles
Fearful Salva Kiir purges allies to reshape his inner circle

East African delegation expected in Juba for peace agreements

Juba launches programme to clean up public finances

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South Sudan

Kiir, Ruto and Abiy want to revive their corridor project

Port Sudan welcomes return of Salva Kiir's security adviser

Discreet discussions underway to reopen 'Tumaini' peace talks

Behind the scenes of Benjamin Bol Mel's fall from grace

New diplomatic order with Juba after death of Odinga

Juba attempts to reject an arbitration decision ordering it to pay $1bn to Qatar

Salva Kiir sends his technocrats on a mission to Nairobi amid urgency in Juba

Riek Machar fights tooth and nail in court

Salva Kiir's armed foes team up

Spotlight Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan

UN mission leadership shaken up

Spotlight Salva Kiir's difficult balancing act on the Sudanese border

Riek Machar's allies sign a contract with lobbying firm Arsenal

Oranto on the brink of being sidelined by CNPC

Riek Machar loyalists drum up support from abroad

Salva Kiir reinforces his power in the Assembly

Afwerki's football tournament reduced to a bare minimum

Eritrean national team back on the pitch after five-year hiatus

Salva Kiir stands firm amid mediation attempts in his stand-off with Riek Machar

Tension and violence forces Chinese major Sinopec to head for the exit

Crunch week for IGAD's South Sudan envoy Raila Odinga

Tensions between Salva Kiir and Riek Machar hamper peace process

Inner circles Fearful Salva Kiir purges allies to reshape his inner circle

East African delegation expected in Juba for peace agreements

Juba launches programme to clean up public finances

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Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan

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Salva Kiir's difficult balancing act on the Sudanese border

Inner circles
Fearful Salva Kiir purges allies to reshape his inner circle