South Sudan.
country in East Africa
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Conflict is ongoing in the Abyei region, involving tensions between Abyei, South Sudan, and Sudan.Well supported9 reports8 developments inside
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The SSPDF is seeking a role in national road rehabilitation efforts in South Sudan, managed by the Ministry of Roads and Bridges.Some support1 report
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Germany is providing development and security assistance to South Sudan to support its path to peace.Some support4 reports
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Sudan and South Sudan staked claims to Abyei while a UN base in the region was attacked.Some support3 reports
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Drone attacks are suspected in the Abyei region, fueling ongoing conflict between Sudan and South Sudan.Some support1 report
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Intercommunal violence and security challenges are reported across multiple regions of South Sudan, including Warrap, Upper Nile, Jonglei, Central Equatoria, and Kapoeta.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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SPLA-IO issued a warning regarding imminent attack threats in South Sudan.Some support1 report
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The President of Uganda has been accused of foul play.Some support1 report
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John Prendergast analyzed kleptocratic governance in South Sudan in 2017.Some support1 report
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Peacekeeping efforts are underway to protect civilians in Maiwut County, South Sudan, which is currently facing severe humanitarian challenges.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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The United Nations has been called upon to protect civilians in South Sudan.Some support1 report
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Samantha Power advocated for South Sudanese people and sought international support in 2013.Some support1 report
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High-level talks involving South Sudan and Ethiopia to strengthen cooperation on trade and security.Some support1 report1 development inside
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South Sudan and Ethiopia endorsed a presidential order on security reform amid alleged infiltration in Gambella.Some support1 report
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The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) aims to improve security in the Upper Nile and Jonglei regions.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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SPLM is preparing for national elections and undertaking organizational strengthening efforts in South Sudan.Well supported8 reports7 developments inside
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SPLM is seeking competent lawmakers to aid national development in South Sudan.Some support1 report
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Rimbasa serves as Governor of Western Equatoria, while Tuna is the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly, promoting stability in South Sudan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dispute over Abyei's final status between Sudan and South Sudan continues, with the government maintaining administration of the region.Some support2 reports
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Opposition leader Akol Paul Kordit holds leadership meetings in Juba with Mary Apai, the president of South Sudan.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Akol Paul Kordit spoke on party rules during his political activities in South Sudan.Some support1 report
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Rwanda sent its Minister of Defence to meetings held in Lusaka, Zambia, involving ICGLR member states.Some support2 reports
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Infrastructure projects are underway involving power interconnection between several East African nations, including Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Burundi.Some support1 report5 developments inside
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Cyril Ramaphosa met with South Sudan leaders to discuss elections, economic cooperation, and capacity building.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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The President of South Sudan issued a directive addressing challenges faced by the national broadcaster.Some support3 reports
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Uganda and South Sudan signed an MoU to ease trade and investment, led by Ugandan Minister of State David Bahati.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The United States is identified as a major donor to South Sudan.Some support1 report
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Cooperation is needed between Uganda and South Sudan to ensure peace and stability along their shared borders, with talks held in Arua.Well supported15 reports2 developments inside
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A business forum was held in Kampala as South Sudan seeks to improve cross-border commerce with Uganda, a priority trading partner.Some support1 report
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Contraband imports are moving from South Sudan into Northern Uganda.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Charcoal ban enforcement disrupts cross-border trade between Uganda and South Sudan.Some support1 report
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South Sudan officials attended meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Juba.Some support1 report
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Hastin Yokwe Anisio, a member of the SPLM, declared her candidacy for a gubernatorial role in South Sudan in Juba.Some support1 report
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Conflict in Sudan is impacting South Sudan, coinciding with new IMF reports on global financial architecture shifts.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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IMF calls for fiscal discipline and governance in South Sudan.Some support1 report
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Nimule serves as the main trade gateway between Uganda and South Sudan, with a committee assessing the border to improve revenue collection.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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The African Development Bank proposed constructing the Juba–Nimule road to improve infrastructure and trade between Uganda and South Sudan.Some support1 report
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Facts regarding South Sudan, including Juba as the capital, the status of Kuajok, and the role of the President, Salva Kiir Mayardit.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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President Salva Kiir orders the establishment of a defense university in Juba, instructing ministries to provide grants.Some support1 report
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SPLM is reported to be governing Southern Sudan.Some support2 reports
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Envoy met with Korea Water Resources Corporation in Seoul to explore water infrastructure cooperation, focusing on the Fula Dam.Some support1 report
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John is focusing on the situations in Sudan and South Sudan.Some support1 report
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WFP is providing food rations to refugees who have fled conflicts in Eritrea, South Sudan, and Sudan, with the current focus being Uganda.Well supported13 reports3 developments inside
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Kornelio Kon Ngu is leading a presidential bid in South Sudan, with services concentrated in Juba.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Presidential aspirant Kornelio Kon Ngon planned a trip to Wau, South Sudan, for prayers.Some support1 report
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President Salva Kiir governs South Sudan through decree and appoints Wek Mamer Kuol to the Justice Ministry.Some support7 reports3 developments inside
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World Bank and IOM are funding community resilience and implementing infrastructure projects in Rubkona County, South Sudan.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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IOM is collaborating with the Central Equatoria State Government in South Sudan.Some support2 reports
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Kalisto served as Mayor and Commissioner in Juba, with his leadership qualities noted for South Sudan.Some support1 report
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Central Equatoria is a state situated within South Sudan, and Emmanuel Adil Anthony serves as its governor.Well supported9 reports5 developments inside
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State in Central Equatoria enforces national education policy.Some support1 report
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Peace efforts operational areas and military service background are being discussed in South Sudan's Western Equatoria.Some support1 report1 development inside
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US policy shifts are impacting global resettlement quotas, leading to consequences for various regions including Syria, Sudan, and Bangladesh.Some support1 report9 developments inside
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A delegation from South Sudan traveled to Thailand for financial discussions and seeking support during annual meetings.Some support1 report
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Nigeria and South Sudan are identified as African nations with among the weakest currencies.Some support1 report
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Uganda has deployed troops and provided military assistance to South Sudan.Some support1 report
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The UK supports education access in South Sudan through cash transfers.Some support1 report
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Governor directs monitoring of student welfare and students are sent to Aweil for education in South Sudan.Some support1 report
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Kenya hosts a logistics facility for South Sudan, while South Sudan builds a dry port in Naivasha, easing congestion at Mombasa port.Some support1 report
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The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is spreading to Uganda, with new cases reported in Ituri province.Well supported36 reports9 developments inside
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What's reaching South Sudan
Events traced to South Sudan, step by step, newest firstAround South Sudan this week
News at the entities that move South Sudan most-
Juba StructuralDenG has been appointed as the caretaker commissioner of Bor County.Moves South Sudan
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Riek Machar StructuralRival acting chairpersons of SPLM-IO emerged amid a leadership crisis following Riek Machar's detention.Moves South Sudan
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parliament StructuralManole, a nominee for Minister of Labor, spoke after hearings before Parliament today.Moves South Sudan
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United Nations StructuralMND co-hosts a UN UAV course in Xi'an, with South Africa, Malaysia, and Algeria participating.Moves South Sudan
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Democratic Republic of the Congo OperationalMultiple African nations report political and social developments, including Ramaphosa's trade warnings and Shakahola convictions in Kenya.Moves South Sudan
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Sudan StructuralMeles Zenawi's historical involvement in the Somalia and Sudan crises and regional diplomatic efforts in 2012.Moves South Sudan
Connections
The 40 strongest of 736, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Warrap Structural
Warrap is a formally recognized state and region that is geographically and constitutionally part of South Sudan.
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Juba Structural
Juba functions as the official capital and primary administrative and political center of South Sudan.
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Riek Machar Structural
Riek Machar's political status and actions are intrinsically tied to the governance and conflict of South Sudan.
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parliament Structural
The parliament functions as the legislative body of South Sudan, enacting laws and driving political transition within the country's context.
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United Nations Structural
The UN provides mandated peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and diplomatic oversight to South Sudan to address conflict and crises.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Operational
The two neighboring states are actively coupled through shared borders, managing mutual regional responsibility for cross-border disease outbreaks and health security risks.
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Uganda Structural
The nations maintain a structural relationship defined by shared borders, mutual economic dependency, and managing cross-border security and refugee flows.
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SSP Structural
SSP functions as the official currency of South Sudan.
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Sudan Structural
The relationship is defined by historical secession, ongoing economic dependencies (pipelines), and massive cross-border humanitarian flows driven by conflict.
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Kenya Operational
Kenya and South Sudan maintain a complex operational relationship marked by mutual economic dependency, shared regional challenges, and political coordination.
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Ministry of Petroleum Structural
The Ministry of Petroleum functions as a key executive body within the governmental structure of South Sudan, responsible for oil sector oversight and revenue management.
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Chol Thon Balok Structural
Chol Thon Balok serves as the Minister of Defense for the country of South Sudan.
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Western Equatoria Structural
Western Equatoria is formally recognized as a state within the borders of South Sudan.
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National Elections Commission Structural
The National Elections Commission is the formal body established to manage the electoral process within the political structure of South Sudan.
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Ministry of Interior Structural
The Ministry of Interior operates as a formal, functional governmental body within the structure of South Sudan.
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Upper Nile Structural
Upper Nile is a defined administrative region within South Sudan, whose resources and conflicts impact the national state.
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Eastern Equatoria Structural
Eastern Equatoria functions as a constituent state within the geopolitical borders of South Sudan.
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Jonglei Structural
Jonglei is a constituent state located within the borders of South Sudan.
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Salva Kiir Mayardit Structural
Salva Kiir Mayardit serves as the governing president, directing the political and legal framework of South Sudan.
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Leer Structural
Leer is a county located within the political boundaries of South Sudan.
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African Union Operational
The African Union provides institutional oversight, diplomatic support, and political pressure to influence South Sudan's peace process and governance.
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state Structural
Entity A (state) is formally defined as a constituent geopolitical part of Entity B (South Sudan).
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Emmanuel Adil Anthony Structural
Emmanuel Adil Anthony holds the formal governmental role of Governor for Central Equatoria State within South Sudan.
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Maiwut County Structural
Maiwut County is a specific administrative division located within the borders of South Sudan.
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Akol Paul Kordit Structural
Akol Paul Kordit serves as the SPLM Secretary General, holding a formal political role within South Sudan.
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Egypt Operational
Egypt and South Sudan maintain an operational relationship involving refugee management, energy cooperation, and diplomatic negotiations over shared Nile Basin resources.
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government Structural
The government entity functions as the governing body responsible for the administration, stability, and development of South Sudan.
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DRC Operational
The relationship is defined by shared health crises, cross-border disease risk, and the necessity for coordinated public health responses.
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National Election Commission Structural
The Commission is the mandated body responsible for executing the country's election processes.
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Council of Ministers Structural
The Council of Ministers functions as the executive body operating within the governmental and legislative framework of South Sudan.
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Aleu Ayieny Aleu Structural
Aleu Ayieny Aleu functions as the Interior Minister, holding a high-level governmental role within South Sudan.
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Martin Elia Lomuro Structural
Martin Elia Lomuro serves as a government minister and political representative of South Sudan.
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Mary Paul Ngundeng Structural
A holds the appointed office of SPLM National Secretary within the governmental structure of South Sudan.
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Donald Trump Transactional
The Trump administration initiated policy actions leading to the termination of South Sudan's Temporary Protected Status and subsequent actions regarding its citizens.
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South Africa Operational
South Africa and South Sudan maintain active diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation, including aid provision and resource negotiation.
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Taban Deng Gai Structural
Taban Deng Gai holds the formal office of Vice President within the governmental structure of South Sudan.
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Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior Structural
Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior holds a formal leadership role as Vice President, whose actions directly influence the political cohesion and future of South Sudan.
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DHS Structural
DHS exercises formal administrative authority over the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of South Sudan nationals.
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Kornelio Kon Ngu Structural
Kornelio Kon Ngu functions as a politician and opposition leader within the political structure of South Sudan.
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UNESCO Structural
UNESCO formally engages with South Sudan through heritage tracking, reconstruction projects, and World Heritage inscription processes.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
34 events- The SSPDF is seeking a role in national road rehabilitation efforts in South Sudan, managed by the Ministry of Roads and Bridges.
- Sudan and South Sudan staked claims to Abyei while a UN base in the region was attacked.
- Drone attacks are suspected in the Abyei region, fueling ongoing conflict between Sudan and South Sudan.
- SPLA-IO issued a warning regarding imminent attack threats in South Sudan.
- The President of Uganda has been accused of foul play.
- John Prendergast analyzed kleptocratic governance in South Sudan in 2017.
- The United Nations has been called upon to protect civilians in South Sudan.
- Samantha Power advocated for South Sudanese people and sought international support in 2013.
- South Sudan and Ethiopia endorsed a presidential order on security reform amid alleged infiltration in Gambella.
- SPLM is seeking competent lawmakers to aid national development in South Sudan.
- Akol Paul Kordit spoke on party rules during his political activities in South Sudan.
- Rwanda sent its Minister of Defence to meetings held in Lusaka, Zambia, involving ICGLR member states.
- Uganda and South Sudan signed an MoU to ease trade and investment, led by Ugandan Minister of State David Bahati.
- The United States is identified as a major donor to South Sudan.
- A business forum was held in Kampala as South Sudan seeks to improve cross-border commerce with Uganda, a priority trading partner.
- Charcoal ban enforcement disrupts cross-border trade between Uganda and South Sudan.
- South Sudan officials attended meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Juba.
- Hastin Yokwe Anisio, a member of the SPLM, declared her candidacy for a gubernatorial role in South Sudan in Juba.
- IMF calls for fiscal discipline and governance in South Sudan.
- The African Development Bank proposed constructing the Juba–Nimule road to improve infrastructure and trade between Uganda and South Sudan.
- President Salva Kiir orders the establishment of a defense university in Juba, instructing ministries to provide grants.
- SPLM is reported to be governing Southern Sudan.
- Envoy met with Korea Water Resources Corporation in Seoul to explore water infrastructure cooperation, focusing on the Fula Dam.
- John is focusing on the situations in Sudan and South Sudan.
- Presidential aspirant Kornelio Kon Ngon planned a trip to Wau, South Sudan, for prayers.
- IOM is collaborating with the Central Equatoria State Government in South Sudan.
- Kalisto served as Mayor and Commissioner in Juba, with his leadership qualities noted for South Sudan.
- State in Central Equatoria enforces national education policy.
- A delegation from South Sudan traveled to Thailand for financial discussions and seeking support during annual meetings.
- Nigeria and South Sudan are identified as African nations with among the weakest currencies.
- Uganda has deployed troops and provided military assistance to South Sudan.
- The UK supports education access in South Sudan through cash transfers.
- Governor directs monitoring of student welfare and students are sent to Aweil for education in South Sudan.
- Kenya hosts a logistics facility for South Sudan, while South Sudan builds a dry port in Naivasha, easing congestion at Mombasa port.
September 2026
3 events- Intercommunal violence and security challenges are reported across multiple regions of South Sudan, including Warrap, Upper Nile, Jonglei, Central Equatoria, and Kapoeta.
- The President of South Sudan issued a directive addressing challenges faced by the national broadcaster.
- Peace efforts operational areas and military service background are being discussed in South Sudan's Western Equatoria.
August 2026
7 events- Germany is providing development and security assistance to South Sudan to support its path to peace.
- Rimbasa serves as Governor of Western Equatoria, while Tuna is the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly, promoting stability in South Sudan.
- Dispute over Abyei's final status between Sudan and South Sudan continues, with the government maintaining administration of the region.
- Cyril Ramaphosa met with South Sudan leaders to discuss elections, economic cooperation, and capacity building.
- Contraband imports are moving from South Sudan into Northern Uganda.
- Facts regarding South Sudan, including Juba as the capital, the status of Kuajok, and the role of the President, Salva Kiir Mayardit.
- Kornelio Kon Ngu is leading a presidential bid in South Sudan, with services concentrated in Juba.
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July 2026
9 events- Conflict is ongoing in the Abyei region, involving tensions between Abyei, South Sudan, and Sudan.
- Peacekeeping efforts are underway to protect civilians in Maiwut County, South Sudan, which is currently facing severe humanitarian challenges.
- High-level talks involving South Sudan and Ethiopia to strengthen cooperation on trade and security.
- The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) aims to improve security in the Upper Nile and Jonglei regions.
- SPLM is preparing for national elections and undertaking organizational strengthening efforts in South Sudan.
- Cooperation is needed between Uganda and South Sudan to ensure peace and stability along their shared borders, with talks held in Arua.
- Nimule serves as the main trade gateway between Uganda and South Sudan, with a committee assessing the border to improve revenue collection.
- WFP is providing food rations to refugees who have fled conflicts in Eritrea, South Sudan, and Sudan, with the current focus being Uganda.
- World Bank and IOM are funding community resilience and implementing infrastructure projects in Rubkona County, South Sudan.
June 2026
7 events- Opposition leader Akol Paul Kordit holds leadership meetings in Juba with Mary Apai, the president of South Sudan.
- Infrastructure projects are underway involving power interconnection between several East African nations, including Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Burundi.
- Conflict in Sudan is impacting South Sudan, coinciding with new IMF reports on global financial architecture shifts.
- President Salva Kiir governs South Sudan through decree and appoints Wek Mamer Kuol to the Justice Ministry.
- Central Equatoria is a state situated within South Sudan, and Emmanuel Adil Anthony serves as its governor.
- US policy shifts are impacting global resettlement quotas, leading to consequences for various regions including Syria, Sudan, and Bangladesh.
- The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is spreading to Uganda, with new cases reported in Ituri province.