(JUBA) – The South Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Sharren Miriam Haskel-Harpaz, made a one day official visit to Juba on 13 August 2025, only a day before the ministry denied reports of talks between the two countries onContinue Reading
(WARRAP STATE) – Five people, including three men and two women, were injured on Wednesday morning when two hyenas attacked residents in Malual-Chom, Thiet Payam, Warrap State. Local authorities said the incident occurred in the early hours as residents were starting their day. The injured were taken to Tonj Hospital,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is in Cairo for official talks with the Egyptian government, a visit taking place against the backdrop of longstanding disputes over the management of the River Nile and its tributaries. The trip is being viewed by some regional analysts as an opportunity forContinue Reading
South Sudan’s national basketball team, the Bright Stars, will initiate their pursuit of a landmark first African title as they go up against Guinea on August 12 in Luanda, Angola. The match marks the commencement of the 31st edition of AfroBasket, the preeminent men’s basketball competition on the continent, scheduledContinue Reading
Government officials in South Sudan are working diligently to secure funding for important infrastructure projects, particularly in the realm of road construction. The aim is to improve connectivity across the nation and drive economic expansion. The authorities have underlined that the development of new road networks will increase access toContinue Reading
The Electoral Appeal Committee has announced the disqualification of Deng Teng from the upcoming South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) elections. Teng failed to meet the necessary nomination requirements, as specified by the federation’s electoral regulations. According to the committee’s statement issued on Thursday, Teng lacked the essential support from atContinue Reading
Security personnel in Tonj South County intercepted a woman late last night at the Alol checkpoint in Tonj town carrying 1,227 rounds of ammunition concealed in bags mixed with dura (sorghum grain). The suspect, identified as Aguer Akuer, was apprehended while travelling by bus around 10:30 PM. Aguer claimed thatContinue Reading
(ELEGU, AMURU DISTRICT) – Severe flooding at the Elegu border town between Uganda and South Sudan has displaced thousands of people and worsened a cholera outbreak, raising alarm among traders, local residents and health officials. The flooding, which submerged major parts of the town on Wednesday last week, forced theContinue Reading
(YUMBE) – A deadly clash between the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has left seven people dead and displaced over 200 civilians in Yumbe District near the South Sudan–Uganda border. The incident has reignited long standing tensions over disputed land in the area.Continue Reading
(ABYEI) – Five people, including a school teacher, were killed and five others wounded in a cattle raid on Sunday near Abyei town, local authorities confirmed on Tuesday. According to the Abyei Administrative Area’s Minister of Information, Yohana Akol, the attack occurred at approximately 9:00 in the morning on 27Continue Reading
