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31/08/2026

Hon William Othwon Awer is the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.

Awer was appointed this evening through a Republican Decree, replacing Malek Joseph Arop, who was relieved of his duties with immediate effect.

31/08/2026

BREAKING: President Kiir sacked deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Malek Arop.

31/08/2026

From the former Governor of Western Equatoria State, H.E. Lt. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba

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31/08/2026

Two police officers abducted, commissioner’s vehicle burned in Western Equatoria

The Minister of Information in Western Equatoria State says two police personnel have been abducted and a vehicle belonging to the Commissioner of Mundri West County burned to ashes over the weekend.

28/08/2026

𝗪𝗘𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗜 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠U𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗜 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦

𝗬𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗢, 𝗪𝗘𝗦 — 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: The Western Equatoria State Government has urged communities in Greater Mundri, Western Equatoria State, and the Mundari community in Central Equatoria State to return cattle reportedly taken during recent raids.

Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa said more than 800 cattle were reportedly taken from communities in Greater Mundri, Western Equatoria State, while 65 cattle were reportedly raided by the Mundari community in Central Equatoria State.

Governor Rimbasa said communities had committed to returning the cattle in their possession as part of efforts to resolve the dispute peacefully.

He said the state government has formed a committee to follow up with the affected communities and other stakeholders, particularly in Lui, Central Equatoria State, to facilitate the recovery and return of the cattle.

The governor said the committee would also engage a man identified as Bukulu, who is reportedly in possession of some of the cattle, and encourage him to voluntarily return them.

He added that the recovered cattle would be herded in Rokon, Central Equatoria State, as efforts continue to facilitate the return of the animals.

Governor Rimbasa urged all communities involved to cooperate with the recovery process and return the cattle peacefully, stressing that dialogue and cooperation are key to resolving the dispute and strengthening relations between communities in Western Equatoria and Central Equatoria states.

21/08/2026

𝗪𝗘𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗣𝗟𝗠-𝗜𝗢 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦’ 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

𝗬𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗢 — 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 — The Western Equatoria State government has received a five-member delegation of generals from the committee overseeing the integration of former SPLM-IO forces and other opposition forces into the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF).

The delegation arrived in Yambio from Bilpham General Headquarters in Juba on Friday and was received by Western Equatoria State Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa.

The five generals are members of the integration committee tasked with preparing for and overseeing the registration, verification and integration of former SPLM-IO forces and other opposition forces who defected and joined the government forces.

The delegation includes senior military officials, among them the Commander of Division Six Infantry.

Speaking during the reception, Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa said the integration process would contribute to peace and stability while providing an opportunity for former opposition forces who joined the government to be formally recognized and incorporated into the national army.

Governor Badagbu said he had requested the integration of SPLM-IO forces and other opposition forces who defected and joined the SSPDF under President Salva Kiir Mayardit since 2025.

“I requested for the integration of all the SPLA-IO forces who joined the government forces, SSPDF, under Salva Kiir Mayardit since 2025. These forces joined the SSPDF from different counties of Western Equatoria State,” Governor Badagbu said.

The governor further called on former SPLM-IO forces who defected and joined the SSPDF in 2025 to report to Lii-Rangu, which has been identified as a reporting and integration location.

The initiative follows the defection of SPLM-IO forces from several counties, including Mundri East, Mundri West, Ezo, Tambura, Yambio and Nagero, who joined the government forces during 2025.

The integration process is now being prepared in August 2026, with the forces expected to report to Lii-Rangu for registration, verification and integration into the SSPDF.

The arrival of the five-member integration committee delegation marks a key stage in preparations for the integration exercise in Western Equatoria State.

20/08/2026

Government Orders Salary Payments for August

Details in the first comment

20/08/2026

🚨 BREAKING: President Kiir issues republican decrees affecting officials in the government of Lakes State

Relieved Officials

A. State Advisor
1. Hon. Benjamin Makuer Mabor -Advisor Affairs-SPLM

B. State Ministers
1. Hon. Stephen Mathiang Deng- Minister of Cabinet Affairs -SPLM

2. Hon. Paul Cabiet Ayang- Minister of Information and Communication -SPLM

3. Hon. William Koji Kirjok, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports-SPLM

4. Hon. Zechariah Magot Ater, Minister of Housing, Land and Public Utilities-SPLM

5. Hon. Chol David Majuec, Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development-SPLM

6. Hon. Nelson Makoi Makur, General Education and Instruction-SPLM

C. Members of State Independent Commissions;

1. Hon. Mapuor Malek Malual, Deputy Chairperson, Employees Justice Chamber- SPLM

2. Hon. Abraham Chol Bolek, Chairperson, Relief and Rehabilitation Commission- SPLM

3. Hon. Ayor Alit Madol, Member, Relief and Rehabilitation Commission-on-SPLM

4. Hon. Bullen Bol Acinbai, Chairperson, Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation Commission-SPLM

D. County Commissioners;

1. Zechariah Malual Anyuon, Commissioner of Rumbek East, County -SPLM

2. Hon. Moses Maker Magok, Commissioner of Rumbek North County-SPLM

3. Hon. Makeny Marial Anuer, Commissioner of Yirol West County -SPLM

4. Hon. Philip Mawut Garang, Commissioner of Awerial County -SPLM

REVOCATION OF STATE MP-LSA
1. Hon. Refael Bang Mayor- MP -SPLM

APPOINTMENTS

A. State Advisor
1. Hon. Asunta Bawuda James- James -Advisor on Political Affairs-SPLM

2. Hon. Gideon Kerdul Chol, Advisor on Legal Affairs-SPLM

B. State Ministers
1. Hon. Makuac John Rong - Minister of Cabinet Affairs -SPLM

2. Hon. Rafael Bang Mayor- Minister of Information and Communication -SPLM

3. Hon. Santino Adong Keloktuol, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports-SPLM

4. Hon. Moses Dhukpuou Maper, Minister of Housing, Land and Public Utilities-SPLM

5. Hon. Dhuor Akoon Deng, Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development-SPLM

6. Hon. Gabriel Maluac Yak, General Education and Instruction-SPLM

C. Members of State Independent Commissions;

1. Hon. Madit Malual Kachuol, Deputy Chairperson, Employees Justice Chamber- SPLM

2. Hon. Mabor Paul Koordit-Chairperson, Relief and Rehabilitation Commission- SPLM

3. Hon. Mary Amer Maker, Member, Relief and Rehabilitation Commission-on-SPLM

4. Hon. Job Alawei Manyot, Chairperson, Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation Commission-SPLM

D. County Commissioners;

1. Hon. Mapuor Malek Malual, Commissioner of Rumbek East, County -SPLM

2. Hon. John Beliu Awol, Commissioner of Rumbek North County-SPLM

3. Hon. Makuei Achinkoch Mabor, Commissioner of Yirol West County -SPLM

4. Hon. Biar Dhieu Akujang, Commissioner of Awerial County

APPOINTMENT TO LSA- MP

1. Hon. Dominic Mabor Majok- MP, SPLM

20/08/2026

🚨 BREAKING: Former Minister of Finance and Planning Salvatore Garang Mabiordit dies in Juba

20/08/2026

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