search
South Sudan
Trends
- 1Sudan army says it repelled RSF drone attacks in El ObeidโSudan'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.
- 2Egypt rest Mohamed Salah for South Sudan qualifierโEgypt 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.
- 3South Sudan Amends Election Law Ahead of December VoteโSouth 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.
- 4Vietnamese military doctors return from South Sudan peacekeeping missionโMilitary doctors return from South Sudan
A group of military doctors has returned home from South Sudan, where they served on a medical deployment, according to coverage by Vietnam's defence media outlet. The return marks the conclusion of their mission providing medical support in the region. The story is being followed as an example of the country's contribution to international peacekeeping and humanitarian medical work.
- 5
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt's World Cup qualifier against South Sudan, according to a report by The New Arab. The Liverpool forward's absence is a significant blow to the Egyptian national team as they continue their qualifying campaign. No further details on the reason for his withdrawal or his expected return were included in the report.
- 6Malawi face South Sudan in Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifyingโMalawi vs South Sudan | AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2027 QUALIFICATION
Malawi and South Sudan met in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification match, drawing attention from football fans across Africa. The fixture is part of the ongoing qualifying campaign for the tournament, with both sides fighting for a place at the finals. Fans have been discussing the result and the two teams' chances of qualifying.
- 7South Sudan face Egypt in Africa Cup of Nations qualifierโSouth 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.