South Sudan’s Kiir reappoints ex-VP after sacking ally
Kiir brings back ex-VP James Wani Igga days after firing key ally, adding to succession tensions
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South Sudan dismisses key officials in major government reshuffle
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir dismissed several top officials and appointed new ministers, a governor, and a vice president in a major cabinet reshuffle.
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South Sudan requests $2.5 billion in oil-backed loans from firms
South Sudan’s petroleum ministry requested $2.5 billion in oil-backed loans from international firms amid concerns about debt and corruption.
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South Sudan president sacks VP Bol Mel over corruption claims
President Kiir fires Vice President Bol Mel, a onetime ally accused of corruption
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South Sudan pledges full implementation of peace deal for stability
South Sudan’s UN ambassador reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fully implementing the 2018 peace agreement while urging restraint and international support.
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UN warns South Sudan mission at risk amid new government limits
The United Nations warned that its South Sudan peacekeeping mission risks collapse due to government-imposed conditions and budget-driven personnel cuts.
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UN says Sudan war strains South Sudan’s fragile stability
A UN official warned that Sudan’s ongoing war is destabilizing South Sudan, disrupting its oil exports, and worsening humanitarian and border conditions.
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US ends protected status for South Sudanese nationals
DHS ends TPS for South Sudan after a decade, with a 60-day wind-down before removals starting January 2026
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UN warns over worsening hunger crisis threatening South Sudan
A UN-backed report warns that over half of South Sudan’s population will face severe hunger in 2026 due to conflict, floods, and limited humanitarian access.
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Port Sudan move to halt oil work to South Sudan after drone strikes
Port Sudan and South Sudan have begun coordinating a safe shutdown of joint oil operations after drone strikes severely damaged facilities in the Heglig region.
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