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🚨 BREAKING: Police Officer Who Previously Raised Life-Safety Concerns Reportedly Dies in Police CustodyA police officer ...
04/09/2026

🚨 BREAKING: Police Officer Who Previously Raised Life-Safety Concerns Reportedly Dies in Police Custody

A police officer who reportedly posted on Facebook days ago expressing fears for his life has died while in police custody under unclear circumstances.

In the Facebook posts, the officer claimed that he had received information that individuals from the CID headquarters had been ordered to locate him “alive or dead.” He also expressed concern for his family and stated that he feared he could be killed.

The officer further alleged that the orders were connected to the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). These allegations remain unverified.

The officer has now reportedly died while in the custody of police, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.

Authorities have not yet provided a clear public explanation of how or why the officer died. His earlier posts are likely to draw renewed attention as calls grow for an investigation into the circumstances of his death.

⚠️ This is a developing story. The allegations contained in the officer’s social-media posts have not been independently verified, and the cause of death remains unclear.

🔴 BREAKING: Death Toll Rises Above 80 in Murle Age-Set Clashes in PiborPIBOR, SOUTH SUDAN | September 4, 2026 — The repo...
04/09/2026

🔴 BREAKING: Death Toll Rises Above 80 in Murle Age-Set Clashes in Pibor

PIBOR, SOUTH SUDAN | September 4, 2026 — The reported death toll from a violent clash between rival Murle youth age-sets in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area has reportedly risen to more than 80 people.

The fighting, which reportedly erupted in Lekuangole Payam, has raised fresh concerns about insecurity and the potential for further violence and retaliation.

The casualty figure remains unofficial and has not been independently verified, while authorities in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area and the national government have yet to issue a comprehensive statement confirming the reported deaths.

Communities are calling for authorities to clarify the situation, establish the accurate casualty figures and take urgent measures to prevent further clashes.

Further details are still emerging.

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🚨 South Sudanese Refugee Woman Reportedly Robbed and Sexually Assaulted in UgandaOBONGI, UGANDA — Police in Obongi Distr...
04/09/2026

🚨 South Sudanese Refugee Woman Reportedly Robbed and Sexually Assaulted in Uganda

OBONGI, UGANDA — Police in Obongi District are searching for a group of armed men accused of robbing and sexually assaulting a South Sudanese refugee woman at Konyokonyo Trading Centre along the Yumbe–Moyo Road.

According to reports by Voice of Life, the suspects allegedly stole UGX 98,000 and the woman's mobile phone, before reportedly forcing her to transfer an additional UGX 700,000 through mobile money. The total amount allegedly taken was therefore UGX 798,000.

Police said the woman was subsequently taken to a nearby maize garden, where she was reportedly sexually assaulted.

Investigators reportedly recovered an SMG cartridge, a knife and other items believed to be connected to the incident.

Authorities believe the suspects, reportedly numbering about six, could also be connected to other recent robbery cases in the Morobi area.

Police are continuing investigations and have appealed to anyone with information that could help identify or locate the suspects to come forward.

The allegations remain under investigation, and the suspects have not yet been apprehended.

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🇸🇸🇰🇪 Kenyan Historian Uncovers British Records Reigniting Ilemi Triangle DisputeKenyan historian Odhiambo Levin has repo...
04/09/2026

🇸🇸🇰🇪 Kenyan Historian Uncovers British Records Reigniting Ilemi Triangle Dispute

Kenyan historian Odhiambo Levin has reportedly uncovered historical British documents that he says shed new light on the long-running dispute over the Ilemi Triangle, a territory claimed by both South Sudan and Kenya.

According to Levin, the documents indicate that the territory was historically considered part of Sudanese territory, while Kenya was later assigned responsibility for administering the area for administrative and security purposes.

Levin argues that the British records suggest administrative control did not necessarily amount to a transfer of sovereignty to Kenya.

The claims could renew discussions over the legal and historical status of the Ilemi Triangle, particularly regarding the distinction between colonial-era administration and territorial ownership.

The newly cited documents are likely to attract further attention from historians, policymakers and officials in both South Sudan and Kenya as the two countries continue to grapple with the unresolved territorial question.

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04/09/2026

Youth appear to attack and chase armed soldiers in Thongpiny area after a land dispute led to a gunfire. They were shot at but went unphased and continued attacking the soldiers with stones until the soldiers fled the seen. The incident transpired nearJuba International Airport in Juba, South Sudan

04/09/2026

🚨 VIDEO: Gunman Fires Into the Air as Crowd Cheers at Ngap-Agok Market

A young armed man was filmed walking through Ngap-Agok local market in Tonj East County, Warrap State, before firing several rounds into the air as people around him reportedly cheered.

The man later returned to a group of other armed individuals, who were also seen carrying fi****ms.

The reason behind the gunfire remains unclear, and there have been no confirmed reports of injuries resulting from the incident.

The development comes amid reports of intercommunal tensions, cattle-related disputes and raiding in parts of the area.

The footage was shared by The Borderlines, with video credit to Marial Maker.

🚨 BREAKING: Fresh Leadership Rift Deepens Crisis Within Riek Machar’s SPLM-IOA fresh leadership dispute has erupted with...
04/09/2026

🚨 BREAKING: Fresh Leadership Rift Deepens Crisis Within Riek Machar’s SPLM-IO

A fresh leadership dispute has erupted within the SPLM-IO, with rival camps issuing conflicting statements over who has the authority to lead the movement following the detention of its chairman, Dr. Riek Machar.

At the centre of the dispute are Hon. Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, the Deputy and Acting Chairman, and Hon. Regina Joseph Kaba, the Interim Secretary General.

Oyet's camp says he has constitutional authority to act as Chairman and Commander-in-Chief and has suspended Regina Kaba and seven other senior officials, accusing them of conspiracy, sabotage and an attempted internal coup.

Kaba's camp, acting in the name of members of the SPLM-IO Political Bureau, has rejected Oyet's authority. It has reportedly suspended him from his substantive and acting positions, appointed Kaba as Interim Deputy Chairperson and instructed political, military, administrative and financial structures not to follow his directives.

Both sides claim to be acting in accordance with the SPLM-IO constitution and in defence of Dr. Riek Machar's leadership.

The latest confrontation has revived concerns over repeated leadership divisions within the movement. The SPLM-IO has previously experienced major splits, including the emergence of the Taban Deng G*i faction in 2016 and the later split involving Stephen Par Kuol following Machar's detention in 2025.

The current dispute centres on a fundamental question: Who exercises authority within the SPLM-IO when Machar is absent, detained or unable to lead?

Oyet's supporters argue that authority has temporarily shifted to the Acting Chairman, while Kaba and her supporters maintain that the Political Bureau must exercise collective leadership.

With both camps now issuing competing orders and questioning each other's legitimacy, fears are growing that the dispute could develop into another permanent factional split.

For now, there is no indication that either side is formally abandoning Dr. Riek Machar. Instead, the struggle appears to be over who has the legitimate authority to manage the movement in his absence.

The latest developments could have significant implications for the future of the SPLM-IO and South Sudan's already fragile political and security environment.

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🇸🇸 Three-Day Information Management Workshop Concludes in JubaA three-day Information Management Systems Workshop has co...
04/09/2026

🇸🇸 Three-Day Information Management Workshop Concludes in Juba

A three-day Information Management Systems Workshop has concluded in Juba, bringing together staff from 13 Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) across South Sudan.

The workshop focused on strengthening participants’ skills in data collection, management, analysis, utilization, and security, with the aim of improving evidence-based decision-making in the vocational training sector.

Speaking during the closing session, Undersecretary Hon. Deng Tong Kenjok and UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Mr. Komenan Yacin Kouadio highlighted the importance of accurate, timely, and secure data in improving planning and service delivery.

The workshop was supported by UNDP and the Government of the Netherlands, including the provision of computers to VTCs to strengthen sustainable student information management systems across the country.

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🚨 TRAGEDY: Kings Secondary School Teacher Reportedly Killed by Truck in ShirikatA teacher at Kings Secondary School in J...
04/09/2026

🚨 TRAGEDY: Kings Secondary School Teacher Reportedly Killed by Truck in Shirikat

A teacher at Kings Secondary School in Juba was reportedly knocked and killed by a truck in the Shirikat area on September 3, 2026.

According to preliminary reports, the truck was allegedly driven by an Ethiopian national. Following the incident, the driver reportedly removed a fi***rm and attempted to threaten people at the scene before trying to flee.

The driver was subsequently apprehended, according to reports.

The incident has left the teacher's family, colleagues, students, and the wider school community mourning.

Authorities are expected to provide further details as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.

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US Congressman Dr Rich McCormick from Georgia has written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging the State Department...
04/09/2026

US Congressman Dr Rich McCormick from Georgia has written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging the State Department to address the ongoing crisis in South Sudan. There is hope that the Trump administration will take decisive action to improve the situation and the lives of the South Sudanese people. For the past 21 years, the population has faced relentless hardships. Since 2021, a growing number of young men have embarked on dangerous journeys to Europe in desperate search of better opportunities, driven by a severe lack of employment at home.

The current government has failed across all sectors. It has not established manufacturing industries to create thousands of jobs, failed to foster strong diplomatic ties with wealthy nations like the US, Canada, Australia, Germany, and the UK to enable labor migration, and failed to maintain the safety required for standard agricultural activities. Because the administration has entirely failed its citizens, the only viable path forward—which the US government should advocate for—is the implementation of a technocratic government capable of delivering vital reforms. Efforts will continue to urge the US and international allies to support South Sudan in establishing this new leadership.

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