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The announcement came three months before the planned vote and a day after Kiir signed amendments to the National Elections Act, 2012, following their passage by Parliament.
Data from the UNHCR Economic Survey 2026 shows that the displaced population from Somalia increased from 288,648 in 2022 to 470,148 by May 31, 2026
The last food distributions for the most vulnerable 240,000 refugees are expected to take place in September unless fresh funding is secured urgently. They are among the 650,000 refugees who had previously been receiving food assistance across the country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the embassy had experienced a technical issue that affected part of its operations, but said the problem was being addressed.
The KCB Foundation has launched its KCB Scholars Programme in South Sudan, awarding scholarships to third-year medical students as part of efforts to expand access to higher education and strengthen the country’s health workforce.
The president recalled expressing doubts about having several vice presidents even before South Sudan became independent, saying he questioned former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir over how such an arrangement would work.
The visit forms part of UDA's broader strategy to deepen regional political engagement by building stronger institutional partnerships with governing parties in neighbouring countries.
The update was made following a request by Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei, who sought clarity on government action regarding the tragedy involving a Kenyan-registered aircraft.
The lender says the funding is helping strengthen enterprise resilience, create jobs and drive sustainable economic growth, particularly among businesses that face challenges accessing traditional sources of capital.
The plane, which was on a domestic flight from Yei, went down about 20 kilometres south-west of the capital shortly after takeoff. The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority says investigators have been sent to the crash site to establish the cause.
According to the UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, more than 160 people have been killed and over 280,000 forced from their homes in just 17 days since fighting intensified in January.
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan condemned the bloodshed and said it had stepped in to protect civilians fleeing the violence. In a statement, the mission said more than 1,000 people were temporarily sheltering at its base in the area, where peacekeepers are also offering urgent medical help to the injured.