30th September 2026
Security

SSPDF: Security tightened in Juba ahead of expected government dissolution

Author: James Atem | Published: September 22, 2026

Security has been beefed up across key locations in South Sudan’s capital ahead of the expected dissolution of the transitional...

Author: James Atem | Published: September 22, 2026

Authorities assess security hotspots along Juba–Torit road

Author: James Atem | Published: September 22, 2026

Juba ministries complex closed as three-month election countdown begins

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13 civilians killed, several injured in Tonj East attacks – official

The government of Warrap State says 13 civilians, including eight women and children, have been killed in Tonj East County by armed youth...

Activist warns UNMISS withdrawal from Akobo could endanger civilians

A civil society leader has warned that the expulsion of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and humanitarian organizations from Akobo...

SSPDF orders UNMISS, aid agencies to evacuate Akobo County in 72 hours

The Chief of Defence Forces of the national army, General Paul Nang Majok, has ordered the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)...

Governor Riek Bim orders weapons registration to restore peace in Unity State

The Governor of Unity State, Riek Bim Top, has ordered the registration of firearms in the state as part of efforts to improve security and...

Ramaphosa backs AU plan to appoint mediator for South Sudan peace deal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, chair of the AU C5 on South Sudan, has endorsed the appointment of a former head of state to...

South Sudan, AU hold high-level talks on peace, Abyei and regional stability

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Akuei Bona Malwal, has held talks with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali...

Kiir pardons 18 Red Belt members, orders remaining fighters to surrender or face force

President Salva Kiir has granted amnesty to 18 members of the so-called Red Belt Vigilante group, according to an order seen by Eye Radio....

Eastern Equatoria gov’t to meet in Torit to tackle insecurity, set 2026 agenda

The government of Eastern Equatoria State has announced it will hold a planning meeting in the state capital, Torit, to develop a work plan...

R-ARCSS remains only path to peace, government tells SPLA-IO amid rising tension

The government has reiterated its commitment to implementing the revitalized peace agreement and called on the SPLM/SPLA-IO to stop...

“No more war” – Cardinal Ameyu urges dialogue as SSPDF, SPLA-IO tensions rise

Senior Catholic cleric Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla has appealed to leaders and armed groups to end violence and return to dialogue,...

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