Sudan army says deadly Abyei strike targeted fuel tankers supplying RSF
The Sudanese army has confirmed carrying out a drone strike on Amiet Common Market in the disputed Abyei Area, claiming it targeted fuel tankers allegedly supplying the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as local authorities reported more than 220 deaths. The attack occurred on Monday, October 19, hitting the market’s fuel-selling section and triggering a […]
South Sudan caretaker ministers get extra ministries to manage
South Sudan’s caretaker government has assigned acting responsibilities to ministers to oversee national ministries without caretaker ministers under a new order issued by Caretaker Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, on October 20, 2026. Ministerial Order No. AM-01/2026 directs Under-Secretaries to continue managing the day-to-day operations of their respective ministries under the supervision […]
Kalisto Lado threatens $5,000 fine, three months’ jail for damaging street light poles
The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Moulana Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo Wani, has warned reckless drivers against damaging street light poles, threatening a fine of $5,000 and three months’ imprisonment for offenders. The warning came on Tuesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the installation of solar street lights along Bilpam Road, a project aimed at […]
South Sudan accuses Sudanese army of attacking Amiet market as death toll reaches 73
South Sudan has condemned a drone attack on Amiet Market in the Abyei Area, accusing the Sudanese Armed Forces of carrying out the strike as reports put the confirmed death toll at 73. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the attack targeted multiple locations within Amiet […]
NSS graduates 500 personnel in Paloch to strengthen oilfield security
The National Security Service (NSS) has graduated approximately 500 personnel in Paloch, Upper Nile State, in a move aimed at strengthening security in oil-producing areas and maintaining stability as South Sudan prepares for its upcoming general elections. The graduation ceremony was held on Sunday, 18 October 2026, and attended by the Acting Commissioner of Melut […]
Par Kuol’s SPLM-IO hit by resignation of 20 senior officials
The SPLM-IO faction led by Interim Chairman Stephen Par Kuol has suffered a major political setback after 20 senior officials and representatives announced their collective resignation from the party, according to a letter dated October 16, 2026. In the letter addressed to Par Kuol and copied to the faction’s Secretary-General, Agok Makur Kur, the group […]
Eight suspects detained in Juba over alleged child trafficking
Eight suspects have been detained in connection with an alleged child abduction and trafficking network operating in Suk Darfur residential area, northeast of Juba, according to a statement issued by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson said its Combat Military Intelligence Operations, Department of Surveillance, uncovered the […]
SPLM collects SSP 2.54 billion in nomination fees within a week eek
South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has reportedly collected SSP 2.544 billion in nomination fees from 848 aspirants within a week, according to figures published by WuotPressMedia. Each aspirant reportedly paid SSP 3 million for a nomination form to seek various party and elective positions ahead of the upcoming elections. The total represents […]
Kiir orders interim electoral measures amid Sudan’s Abyei voting warning
President Salva Kiir has issued an order introducing interim administrative and electoral arrangements for disputed constituencies involving Abyei, Warrap, Ruweng and Unity states, amid Sudan’s opposition to Abyei’s participation in South Sudan’s upcoming elections. Under the order, Abiemnom will be designated Constituency No. 7, while Abyei Town and its surrounding areas will form Constituency No. […]
Kiir’s administration introduces new travel rules for current and former officials
President Salva Kiir’s administration has introduced new travel requirements for serving and former senior government officials, including mandatory clearance before travelling abroad and written notification for domestic trips. Under the new rules, serving senior officials, including caretaker governors, ministers, deputy ministers and presidential advisers, must obtain written travel permission from the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, […]
