South Sudan
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South Sudan President Dissolves Transitional Government
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir dissolves transitional government, appoints caretaker ministers ahead of December elections.
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Judge me by my actions, not Kiir ties – election chief
South Sudan's new election chief defends neutrality amid concerns over ties to President Salva Kiir
South Sudan
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China and Egypt Outline New Blueprint for Regional Stability Following Cairo Summit
China and Egypt have agreed on a new blueprint for regional stability following a summit in Cairo between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
South Sudan
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South Sudan's Economic Reform Committee Orders Customs Staff Reduction at Nimule Border
South Sudan's Economic Reform Committee has ordered a reduction in customs staff at the Nimule border to address overstaffing and improve revenue collection.
South Sudan
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Government-UN Team Heads to Unity State for Humanitarian Mission
A high-level government and UN delegation led by Minister Albino Akol Atak has arrived in Bentiu, Unity State, for a humanitarian field mission to assess needs and engage with state autho...
South Sudan
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South Sudan's Political Parties Face Internal Disputes Ahead of Elections
South Sudan's major political parties are experiencing internal disputes and fragmentation as the country approaches its first general elections since independence.
South Sudan
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High Court Halts Nyamini Demarcation in South Sudan Land Dispute
South Sudan's High Court has halted the demarcation of 32 square kilometers of contested land in Nyamini, Juba County, pending a court determination on the land ownership dispute.
South Sudan
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Kiir Meets Political Parties Ahead of Inter-Party Dialogue
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir met with representatives of political parties at the State House on September 9, 2026.
South Sudan
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HIV specialist calls for routine testing for adults in South Sudan
HIV specialist Amos Dada urges routine HIV testing for adults in South Sudan to detect the virus early and ensure timely treatment.
South Sudan
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South Sudan President Dissolves Government Amid Election Controversy
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir dissolves government hours after signing election law amendments, sparking concerns over his control of the transition.
South Sudan
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Kiir declares end of transitional period ahead of December polls in South Sudan
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit announces dissolution of transitional government, three months before general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026.
South Sudan
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South Sudan President Kiir Dissolves Government, Appoints Caretaker Administration
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has dissolved the transitional unity government, national legislature, and state governments, and appointed a caretaker administration ahead of elections ...