Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan has denied false and malicious reports circulating on social media claiming that President Salva Kiir has passed away.
In a statement on Thursday May 15, 2025, the South Sudan Foreign Affairs Ministry assured citizens and the international community that the president is in good health.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan categorically and strongly denies the false and malicious reports circulating on social media claiming that His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit has passed away.
The Ministry would like to assure the South Sudanese public, the region and the international community that President Salva Kiir Mayardit is alive, well and fully engaging in the service of the nation,” read part of the statement.
The Ministry emphasized that Salva Kiir is carrying out his presidential duties with vigor, commitment, sound health and complete fitness.
“The Ministry condemns in the strongest terms this deliberate spread of misinformation aimed at creating unnecessary panic, confusion, and instability. Such fake news only serves the interests of those who wish to undermine our nation’s sovereignty, hard-won peace and progress,” the Ministry stated.
According to the Ministry, the rumours are entirely baseless and irresponsible, fabricated by enemies of peace, development, nation building and stability in South Sudan.
At the same time, the South Sudan government urged members of the public to disregard such rumors and refrain from sharing unverified information.
In addition, the Foreign Affairs Minister maintained that South Sudan is stable and the government is committed to advancing the welfare of the people and implementing its national duties ordinarily and as expected.