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With just a few months until the first national elections organized since the independence of South Sudan, violence continues to escalate and the political transition remains stalled. Actors in the peace process are calling for urgent measures to strengthen the protection of civilians, expand women’s participation, and create the justice mechanisms outlined in the 2018 […]
Lesotho and South Sudan secured their qualification after the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while several fixtures remain undecided ahead of the final return legs. The first round of the qualifiers has delivered its verdict. Following the return legs of the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations […]
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir dismissed the chief of staff of the defence forces, replacing him with his predecessor. On Wednesday, without giving an explanation, the president appointed General Paul Nang Majok to head the army, replacing Dau Aturjong. According to state television, this is a reinstatement of the former general whom Salva Kiir himself […]
The African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup are in full swing. After Thursday’s matches, the 7th round continues this Friday with a packed schedule: no fewer than 14 games are on the menu across the continent. The day will kick off at 12:00 GMT with two matches: Somalia vs Guinea, and South Sudan vs […]
