South Sudan
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Clashes in Rumbek Town of Lakes State Leave 71 Dead
At least 71 people killed in armed clashes in Rumbek Town, Lakes State, South Sudan, according to government statement.
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South Sudan
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NBGs governorship race intensifies as 15 aspirants seek SPLM ticket
Fifteen aspirants vie for the SPLM ticket in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State's governorship race ahead of South Sudan's general elections.
South Sudan
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Labour Ministry to regulate private employment agencies for Gulf countries’ jobs
South Sudan's Labour Ministry is formulating a policy to regulate private employment agencies that recruit citizens for jobs in Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
South Sudan
3 min
South Sudan Court Martial Sentences SSPDF Soldier to 10 Years for UN Staff Member's Murder
A South Sudan court has sentenced an SSPDF soldier to 10 years in prison for abducting and murdering a UN Mission in South Sudan national staff member on December 15, 2025.
South Sudan
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SSPDF Chief warns military officers against mixing politics with army duties
South Sudan's SSPDF Chief, General Santino Deng Wol, warns military officers against engaging in politics while in active service.
South Sudan
3 min
Armed men steal three cows, 12 goats in Gogrial East
Armed men steal livestock in Gogrial East County, Warrap State, amid rising concerns over cattle rustling and insecurity in the region.
South Sudan
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Former Raja County Commissioner Declares Bid for Western Bahr El Ghazal Governorship
Louis Ramadan, former Raja County Commissioner, announces candidacy for Western Bahr El Ghazal governorship under SPLM ticket.
South Sudan
3 min
Military Personnel Barred from SPLM Nomination Process
Sudan People's Liberation Movement bars serving military officers from party nomination processes.
South Sudan
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South Sudan's National Alliance of Political Parties warns against election delay
South Sudan's National Alliance of Political Parties urges leaders to end transitional period, warns against delaying December 22, 2026 general elections.
South Sudan
3 min
ICRC Organises Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Juba to Promote Inclusion
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organised a wheelchair basketball tournament in Juba, South Sudan, to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities through sports.
South Sudan
3 min
Yei welcomes Caretaker Commissioner amid calls for peace
Hundreds of residents in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have welcomed Emmanuel Taban Seme as caretaker commissioner, amid calls for peace, unity, and public participation ahea...
South Sudan
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NEC turns to chiefs to verify voters without national IDs
South Sudan's National Elections Commission allows voters without national IDs to use certificates from local chiefs for registration.