Thursday, June 18, 2026

Salva Kiir

March 2, 2026

122 killed in attack on South Sudan’s Ruweng area: Official

The violence highlights concerns, including from the United Nations, of deepening instability since the arrest of former First Vice President Riek Machar.

Attack in South Sudan
August 4, 2023

South Sudan president dismisses finance minister amid hyperinflation

Mr Kiir did not give any reason for the dismissal amid hyperinflation and depreciation of the country’s local currency, the South Sudanese pound (SSP).

South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Mayardit
May 3, 2023

Sudan’s warring generals agree to seven-day ceasefire

Leaders of the Sudanese army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a seven-day ceasefire from May 4 to 11.

Sudan fights