πŸš¨πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή BREAKING: SOUTH SUDAN, ETHIOPIA DISCUSS BILATERAL RELATIONS

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South Sudan’s Caretaker Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, has held talks with Ethiopia’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Delil Kedir Bushra, on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on diplomatic relations and cooperation, with the two officials also exchanging views on the current situation in South Sudan, Ethiopia and the wider region. Ambassador Delil Kedir said the discussions provided an opportunity to share perspectives on regional developments and matters of mutual interest. South Sudan and Ethiopia share longstanding political, economic and people-to-people ties, while developments in the two neighboring countries can have broader implications for the East African region. πŸ“ Juba, South Sudan πŸ“… October 2, 2026 πŸ“° READ MORE: Office of the President, South Sudan πŸ’¬ What do you think about South Sudan-Ethiopia relations? Share your views in the comments. πŸ“² Follow Juba Wire for more South Sudan news and ...
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South Sudan to Resume Cabinet Meetings After Eight-Month Hiatus ‎

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‎Juba, October 7, 2025 

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South Sudan is preparing to restart its suspended cabinet meetings next week, bringing an end to an eight-month suspension that has stalled key governmental functions. 

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Reason for the Halt and the Explanation

‎According to Martin Elia Lomuro, the Cabinet Affairs Minister, the pause was due to renovations in the main cabinet chamber as the government transitioned toward an “electronic cabinet” model. 

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He denied that the stoppage was linked to political tensions surrounding the arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar. 

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‎Lomuro said that even if the main hall is not yet ready, ministers will convene in a temporary venue within government premises to resume business. 

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‎Consequences of the Delay

‎The Council of Ministers, South Sudan’s top executive body, last met in March 2025, and its regular Friday sessions traditionally chaired by President Salva Kiir or Machar have been on hold since. 

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‎One major fallout: the 2025/2026 national budget remains unapproved, leaving the government to operate without a formal spending framework. 

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‎Governance experts and observers had raised serious alarms about institutional paralysis and weakening executive oversight. 

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‎Commitment to Elections & Peace Agreement Deadlines

‎At a session of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Lomuro reiterated the government’s commitment to holding general elections, as required by the 2018 peace agreement. 

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‎He acknowledged ongoing challenges, including:

  • ‎Absence of a permanent constitution
  • ‎Pending issues with census data
  • ‎Questions around electoral management

‎Lomuro noted that the government is consulting the United Nations to navigate these hurdles, and that provisions critical to elections will receive close attention even if some are unmet. 

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‎He emphasized the urgency: “We must end the transitional period smoothly as the president declared that he would not take this country back to war.” 

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‎What to Watch

‎Indicators; Why It Matters

  • ‎First resumed cabinet meeting: Signals reactivation of executive functions
  • ‎Location of meeting: Will they use main chamber or interim hall?
  • ‎Budget approval status: Restores fiscal legitimacy
  • ‎Clarity on election timeline: Critical to South Sudan’s peace transition
  • ‎Progress on constitutional & census work: Foundational for credible elections

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