The President of South Sudan is hosting the main Independence Day celebrations in Juba and is expected to deliver his annual address.

The entities involved

• Juba →

  capital of the Republic of South Sudan

  • Riek Machar is involved in peace talks and elections, with Juba as the capital, and calls for political reforms in South Sudan.Mon 16:13
  • Archbishop Elias Taban Parangi mediated a political dialogue in Juba, South Sudan.Mon 16:13
• South Sudan →

  country in East Africa

  • A university is currently operating in Jonglei State, South Sudan.Mon 15:30
  • A meeting was held in Juba where the South Sudan Artists’ Union sought to promote the entertainment industry and a representative proposed a dedicated military unit.Mon 10:21
• Salva Kiir Mayardit →

  President of South Sudan since 2011

  • Leading dialogue was held concerning the electoral pathway and transitional settlement in South Sudan.Mon 05:31
  • President Salva Kiir governs South Sudan through decree and appoints Wek Mamer Kuol to the Justice Ministry.Mon 04:24

Related events

• A national forum was held in Juba, the capital city of South Sudan.Jul 21
• A dialogue was held in South Sudan concerning the electoral pathway and transitional settlement, led by Salva Kiir Mayardit.Thu 15:40
• Facts regarding South Sudan, including Juba as the capital, the status of Kuajok, and the role of the President, Salva Kiir Mayardit.Aug 4
• Juba is the capital of South Sudan.Jun 22
• A bishop has raised concerns regarding the preparedness of the electoral process in South Sudan.Sep 21