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 Salva Kiir Mayardiit, urged the heads of the financial institutions to improve the economy.

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardit, addressing heads of financial institutions in South Sudan. 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardit, today urged the newly appointed government officials to work together inorder to improve the economy and livelihood of the people of South Sudan. 


President Kiir made the remarks while addressing the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of South Sudan. 


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President Kiir, was also addressing the newly appointed Governor of the bank of South Sudan Dr. James Alic Garang, second deputy governor, Nyiel Gordon Kuol and Chairperson of Civil Service Commission Dr. Julia Aker Duany. 


The Minister of Presidential Affairs Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin described the appointment of the new officials as strategic as the government works out a plan to address the economic challenges facing the nation.


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South Sudan, Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Barnaba Bak Chol pledged to work with the new officials in an effort to transform the country's economy.


The Bank's Governor Dr. James Alic Garang said the new team at the economic institutions would work together to deliver on their mandate.


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The economy of South Sudan depends to a large degree on the oil sector. It accounts for more than half of gross domestic product ( GDP ), 95 per cent of exports, and about 90 per cent of government revenue.


According to African Development Bank Group, in the year 2021/2022, South Sudan real GDP was estimated to be 2.9%. 


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However, after contracting 4.9% in 2020/21, driven by the oil sector. Oil production declined to 156,000 barrels a day in 2021/22 from 169,000 in 2020/21 after several oilfields were damaged by floods.

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