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- 1Sudan army says it repelled RSF drone attacks in El Obeid▼Sudan's army announces repelling Rapid Support drones in El Obeid and bombards their positions in Nyala.
Sudan's armed forces said they repelled drone attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, and carried out bombardments against RSF positions in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. The announcements come as the war between the army and the RSF, ongoing since April 2023, continues to grind through Darfur and Kordofan, displacing millions and driving large parts of the country toward famine.
- 2South Sudan Amends Election Law Ahead of December Vote▼South Sudan Amends Election Law Ahead of December Vote, Opposition Rejects Changes
South Sudan's government has amended the country's election law ahead of elections scheduled for December. Opposition parties are rejecting the changes, raising concerns about the credibility of the vote. The dispute adds to tensions in a country that has struggled to hold its first elections since independence and a civil war, with observers watching whether the December poll can go ahead as planned.
- 3Egypt coach Hassan works to calm Mohamed Salah tensions before South Sudan qualifier●Egypt boss Hassan seeks to ease Salah tensions ahead of South Sudan qualifier
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says he wants to defuse tensions with star forward Mohamed Salah ahead of the national team's World Cup qualifier against South Sudan. The dispute, widely reported in the build-up to the match, has raised questions about Salah's role in the squad. With qualification stakes high, Hassan is attempting to settle the matter before kickoff.
- 4Egypt rest Mohamed Salah for South Sudan qualifier▼Egypt rest Mohamed Salah for South Sudan qualifier amid artificial pitch concerns
Egypt will rest Mohamed Salah for their World Cup qualifier against South Sudan, citing concerns over the artificial pitch at the venue. The decision means the Liverpool forward will sit out the match as Egypt manage his workload and seek to avoid injury risk on the synthetic surface. The qualifier remains important for Egypt's qualifying campaign, but Salah is expected to return for later fixtures.
- 5Life-saving medicine reaches South Kordofan across conflict lines▼Through conflict lines, life-saving medicine reaches South Kordofan
Humanitarian agencies have delivered life-saving medicine to South Kordofan, Sudan, negotiating access across front lines in the country's ongoing conflict. The United Nations Development Programme highlighted the delivery, which brings essential treatment to civilians cut off by fighting. The operation underscores the difficulty of reaching populations in contested areas and the role of negotiated humanitarian corridors in keeping health services alive.
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Military doctors have completed their deployment and returned home from South Sudan, where they served as part of Vietnam's contribution to United Nations peacekeeping operations. The homecoming has drawn widespread attention and congratulations, with viewers praising the medical personnel for their service abroad and the country's growing role in international peacekeeping missions.
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Egypt will be without Mohamed Salah for their World Cup qualifier against South Sudan, with the Liverpool forward ruled out of the match. His absence is a significant blow for the Pharaohs, who rely heavily on their captain in qualifying fixtures.
- 8Vietnamese peacekeepers return home after year in South Sudan▼Vietnamese peacekeepers return home after a year in South Sudan
A unit of Vietnamese peacekeepers has arrived back in Vietnam after completing a one-year deployment with the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. The returning personnel served as part of Vietnam's growing contribution to international peacekeeping operations. Vietnamese state media reported the homecoming, highlighting the country's continued participation in UN missions abroad and the experience gained by its troops during the deployment.
- 9Malawi and South Sudan meet in AFCON 2027 qualifier●Malawi vs South Sudan | AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2027 QUALIFICATION
Malawi faced South Sudan in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification match. Fans and football followers across the continent have been discussing the fixture as both nations compete for a place at the tournament, which Morocco is scheduled to host. Qualification games in this group carry significant weight for both sides' tournament hopes.
- 10Russian Ambassador Meets South Sudan's Caretaker Presidential Affairs Minister●Meeting of the Russian Ambassador to South Sudan with the caretaker Minister of Presidential Affairs of the Republic
The Russian Ambassador to South Sudan has held a meeting with the country's caretaker Minister of Presidential Affairs. The meeting was announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry, which did not disclose details of the discussions. The talks come amid Russia's continued diplomatic engagement with governments across Africa.
- 11Vietnamese peacekeepers return home from South Sudan▼Tearful reunions as Vietnamese peacekeepers return from South Sudan
Vietnamese peacekeepers deployed with the United Nations mission in South Sudan have arrived back in Vietnam, greeted by emotional, tearful reunions with family members. The personnel had served as part of Vietnam's contribution to UN peacekeeping operations, and the homecoming has drawn attention to the country's growing role in international peacekeeping missions.
- 12South Sudan face Egypt in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier▼South Sudan vs Egypt: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification stats & head-to-head
South Sudan are taking on Egypt in an Africa Cup of Nations Qualification match, with attention on the two sides' recent form and their head-to-head record. Egypt come in as the strong favourites given their pedigree in the competition, while South Sudan look for a result to boost their qualifying hopes. Fans are comparing the sides' statistics ahead of kickoff.
- 13Unexpected reason revealed for Mohamed Salah's absence against South Sudan▼Video: away from the tartan and the coach crisis, an unexpected reason for Mohamed Salah's absence against South Sudan
Mohamed Salah was left out of Egypt's World Cup qualifier against South Sudan, and reports point to a surprising explanation beyond the team's ongoing coaching turmoil and kit issues. Goal.com highlights the unexpected reason behind his absence in a video report, as fans debate Egypt's handling of its star forward during a turbulent spell for the national side.
- 14South Sudan U18 to meet Uganda in bronze medal playoff▼South Sudan U18 face Uganda in bronze medal playoff after semi-final exit
South Sudan's under-18 team will play Uganda in a bronze medal playoff after losing their semi-final match. The fixture offers the side a final chance to leave the tournament with a medal following the defeat, and the matchup against regional rivals Uganda is drawing attention from fans across both countries.