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- 1'Super El Niño' deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan, UN says▼‘Super El Niño’ deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan says UN
The United Nations warns that a powerful 'Super El Niño' weather event is worsening an already severe hunger crisis in South Sudan. The climate pattern is disrupting rainfall and food production in a country where millions already face food insecurity, deepening concerns among aid agencies about the scale of humanitarian need in the months ahead.
- 2Sudan 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.
- 3South Sudan urged to boost Ebola preparedness as outbreaks hit neighbours▼Senior Presidential Envoy backs emergency preparedness in South Sudan amid Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and DRC
South Sudan's Senior Presidential Envoy has voiced support for strengthening the country's emergency preparedness as Ebola outbreaks continue in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The endorsement, highlighted by the World Health Organization's regional office for Africa, underscores concerns that South Sudan could be exposed if the outbreaks spread across borders, and reinforces calls for vigilance, surveillance and readiness of health systems.
- 4Life-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.
- 5South 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.
- 6Egypt 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.
- 7Egypt 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.
- 8Sudan's RSF collects oil transit fees as Heglig output continues▼Paramilitary RSF extracts oil transit fees as Heglig pumps 26,000 bpd
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are extracting transit fees from oil passing through Heglig, where pumping continues at around 26,000 barrels per day. The report underscores how control of key oil infrastructure in South Kordofan has become a revenue source for the RSF during Sudan's war, complicating Khartoum's finances and oil export arrangements.
- 9Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier▼Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns
Egypt plan to leave Mohamed Salah out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan, citing concerns over the state of the pitch. The decision reflects caution over the Liverpool forward's fitness on a surface deemed risky, with Egypt already in a strong qualifying position and eager to avoid injury to their star player.
- 10South Sudan's December election faces a test beyond the ballot●Opinion| South Sudan’s December vote faces a test beyond the ballot
Commentary is warning that South Sudan's planned December vote will be judged by more than election day itself. The argument: the country's first election since independence hinges on conditions around it — security, political will among rival leaders, and whether citizens can participate freely. Observers note that delays and unfinished transition tasks could undermine the vote's credibility no matter how balloting goes, making the broader political environment the real test.
- 11Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt's match against South Sudan●Footballer Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt’s match against South Sudan — Channel NewsAsia
Egypt will be without star forward Mohamed Salah for their football match against South Sudan. The Liverpool forward's absence removes Egypt's biggest attacking threat and is a significant blow to the squad, with fans and pundits weighing how the team will adapt without their captain and top scorer for the fixture.
- 12Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt squad over artificial turf fears▼Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt squad for South Sudan clash due to artificial turf fears
Mohamed Salah has been left out of Egypt's squad for their clash against South Sudan, with reports saying the decision was made over concerns about playing on artificial turf. The Liverpool forward's absence is a significant blow for Egypt, and fans are debating whether protecting the star from potential injury on synthetic surfaces is the right call for such an important fixture.
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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.
- 15Vietnamese 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.
- 16Uganda and South Sudan launch cross-border power grid link●Uganda-South Sudan power grid link launched
Uganda and South Sudan have launched an electricity interconnection linking their national power grids, according to APAnews. The link is intended to let Uganda export power to South Sudan, where access to reliable electricity remains limited after years of conflict. The project is part of wider regional efforts to integrate East African energy markets.
- 17Vietnamese 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.
- 18Egypt leave Mohamed Salah out of South Sudan match over artificial pitch▼Mohamed Salah: Egypt leave forward out of South Sudan game over artificial pitch
Egypt have left forward Mohamed Salah out of their match against South Sudan because of the artificial playing surface at the venue. The decision protects the Liverpool star, who has a history of muscle problems, from unnecessary injury risk on turf. The fixture remains significant for Egypt's qualifying campaign, and fans are debating whether resting the captain is the right call.
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Mohamed Salah has been left out of Egypt's squad for their upcoming match against South Sudan. The decision removes the Liverpool forward from national team duty for the fixture, and fans are discussing the reasons behind the omission and what it means for Egypt's chances. No official explanation for his absence has been confirmed.
- 20Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt's clash with South Sudan▼Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to miss South Sudan clash over artificial pitch
Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will not play in Egypt's Africa qualifying match against South Sudan, with the artificial surface at the venue cited as the reason. Egypt will therefore face South Sudan without their biggest star as they continue their qualifying campaign.
- 21Salah Out of Egypt's World Cup Qualifier in South Sudan▼Egypt's Salah Ruled Out of South Sudan Qualifier Due to Artificial Surface
Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of Egypt's World Cup qualifier against South Sudan, with the artificial pitch at the venue cited as the reason. The decision deprives Egypt of their star forward for a key African qualifying match and has drawn attention to concerns over playing on artificial surfaces.
- 22Egypt's Pharaohs arrive in Juba for AFCON qualifier against South Sudan▼AFCON qualifier: Egypt’s Pharaohs arrive in Juba for South Sudan clash
Egypt's national football team, the Pharaohs, has arrived in Juba ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan. The match is part of the ongoing qualification campaign for the continental tournament. The visit is drawing attention in South Sudan, where hosting Egypt's side is a notable sporting occasion for the national team.
- 23Malawi 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.
- 24Egypt's Pharaohs arrive in Juba for South Sudan qualifier▼Pharaohs land in Juba ahead of S. Sudan match
Egypt's national football team, the Pharaohs, has landed in Juba ahead of their match against South Sudan. The arrival marks the latest step in Egypt's qualifying campaign, with fans and local media watching closely how the team prepares for the away fixture in the South Sudanese capital.
- 25South Sudan urged to reform nationally to sustain grassroots peace●Opinion| South Sudan needs national reform to sustain grassroots peace
An opinion piece argues that South Sudan must pursue national-level reform if peace built at the grassroots is to hold. The author contends that local reconciliation efforts cannot survive without structural changes at the centre, including stronger institutions and credible governance, warning that without such reform hard-won community peace will remain fragile.
- 26Unexpected 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.
- 27Malawi face South Sudan in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying▼Malawi vs South Sudan: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification stats & head-to-head
Malawi are set to meet South Sudan in an Africa Cup of Nations Qualification match, with coverage focusing on stats and the head-to-head record between the two sides. The fixture matters for both teams' hopes of reaching the tournament, and fans are comparing past results to gauge who holds the edge ahead of kickoff.
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Mohamed Salah will not feature in Egypt's match against South Sudan, with reports citing concerns over the artificial pitch as the reason for his absence. The decision means Egypt will be without their star forward for the fixture, prompting discussion among fans about player safety on artificial surfaces and how his absence could affect the team's performance in the qualifier.
- 29Hossam Hassan under pressure ahead of South Sudan match▼Hossam Hassan faces the spectre of dismissal against South Sudan
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan is facing growing calls for his dismissal, with his future said to hinge on the upcoming match against South Sudan. Reports suggest a poor result could cost him the job. Fans and pundits are debating whether he should stay on as national team manager.
- 30South 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.
- 31South 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.