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- 1Sudanese army says it repelled RSF drone attacks in El ObeidโผSudan's army announces repelling Rapid Support drones in El Obeid and bombards their positions in Nyala.
Sudan's army says it repelled drone attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, while also bombarding RSF positions in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. The announcements come as the two sides continue fighting across multiple regions, with drone warfare playing an increasingly prominent role in the conflict.
- 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.
- 4Life-saving medicine reaches South Kordofan across conflict linesโผThrough 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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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.
- 6Vietnamese 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.
- 7Vietnamese peacekeepers return home after year in South SudanโผVietnamese 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.
- 8Malawi 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.
- 9Vietnamese peacekeepers return home from South SudanโTearful 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.
- 10South Sudan face Egypt in Africa Cup of Nations qualifierโผSouth 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.
- 11South Sudan U18 to meet Uganda in bronze medal playoffโผSouth 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.
- 12Unexpected reason revealed for Mohamed Salah's absence against South SudanโVideo: 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.