South Sudan
South Sudan’s Postponed Elections: Reflections and the Path Forward
South Sudan has postponed its scheduled elections initially set for December 2024 for 24 months to 2026. The government cited a lack of preparedness and opportunity to implement key provisions of theRevitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCCSS) including the drafting of a permanent constitution, the establishment of functional and […]
An X-Space Discussion on Fostering a Collective Vision for Statehood in South Sudan
African Leadership Centre (ALC) – South Sudan Working Group (SSWG) in partnership with Africans for the Horn of Africa Initiative (Af4HA) are pleased to invite you to an X-Space conversation to discuss possible pathways for statehood in South Sudan that reflect the aspirations of the people. TITLE: A Discussion on Fostering a Collective Vision for Statehood in South Sudan DATE: Tuesday, […]
South Sudan: democracy still on trial
In September, the South Sudanese government postponed elections until 2026, representing a troubling setback for the democratic process in a country that has not gone to the polls since gaining independence 13 years ago, writes Janet Sankale Africa Briefing The postponement of South Sudan’s first ever elections by the government represents a troubling setback for […]
AFRICANS FOR THE HORN OF AFRICA INITIATIVE
SOUTH SUDAN: Africans join in the calls urging President Kiir to reject the retrogressive amendments to the National Security Service (NSS) law (Nairobi, July 9, 2024) The amendments to South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) law passed by the parliament and awaiting presidential assent are deeply troubling and pose significant threats to human rights and […]