SPLM Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Unity, and Democratic Transition in Christmas Message ‎

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‎Juba, December 24, 2025 ‎The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and a democratic future for South Sudan in a Christmas message issued by its Secretary General, Dr. Akol Paul Koordit. ‎ In the message dated 24 December 2025, released by the Office of the Secretary General at the SPLM National Secretariat, the ruling party extended warm Christmas greetings to South Sudanese citizens at home and in the diaspora, calling on the nation to reflect on shared values of peace, compassion, and national cohesion. ‎ “Christmas is a sacred season that calls upon us to reflect on the enduring values of peace, unity, compassion, and service,” the message reads. ‎ Peace, Elections, and National Cohesion ‎ Dr. Koordit emphasized that these values form the foundation upon which the SPLM was established and continues to guide its responsibility to serve the people and the country. ‎ The SPLM reiterated its dedication to: ‎ Peace and inclus...
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PRESIDENT KIIR CONGRATULATES SOUTH SUDAN NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM (BRIGHT STARS)

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 President  Kiir on Saturday congratulated National Basketball Team 'Bright star' for qualifying for FIBA World Cup. He also invited South Sudanese basketball players in other international leagues to join the team and make the country proud.


President Kiir praised the 'patriotic' decision made by the team to represent South Sudan regardless of forgoing luxuries in Western countries. He promised to stand and support the team in the FIBA World Cup campaign scheduled in August 2023.


Senior Presidential Advisor, Gen. Kuol Mayang Juuk also congratulated the Bright stars team for qualifying for FIBA World Cup as well as making it as the top African team. Gen. Kuol added that sports brings people together and can be the best way of bringing peace back to the country.


National Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu urged government to mobilise South Sudanese players in other international leagues to join the team, adding that camping will start in July before finally going to Japan in August. 


Finally, President of South Sudan Basketball Federation, Luol Deng said the journey for qualification started three years ago in Kenya and now South Sudan qualified for FIBA World Cup.He finally thanked the President for the trust and support bestowed upon the team.

The South Sudan national basketball team is the national basketball team representing South Sudan. Its official name is South Sudan Basketball Federation. It was established in May 2011, and became a member of FIBA in December 2013. They are nicknamed the Bright Stars


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