Heavy security ahead of new South Sudan transitional governmentKiir removed the vice presidents ahead of the country's first-ever electionsTensions between rival political groups could lead to a resurgence of conflict during the election periodBy afp · 22 September 2026
videoHungry, wounded, orphaned: South Sudan’s children trapped in new conflictBy AFP · 18 February 2026
South Sudan president fires interior minister in a move threatening peace agreementBy AP · 20 January 2026
South Sudan opposition calls for mobilization of forces for ‘regime change’By AFP · 15 September 2025
South Sudan’s opposition says government trying to enforce ‘one-tribe rule’By Reuters · 12 September 2025
South Sudan’s main opposition party rejects president’s call for dialogue to avoid civil warBy AP · 17 July 2025
UN chief calls for action over ‘perfect storm’ engulfing South SudanBy Ephrem Kossaify · 28 March 2025