South Sudan at the Crossroads
On industrialisation, the University of Juba and oil dependency.
UNITY STATE · DEVELOPING · SECURITY
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Rival SPLM-IO Forces Clash in Leer
Both factions confirm fighting; death toll and control of Adok Port remain unverified.
Forces aligned with Oyet and Joseph fought across Leer County. Their accounts conflict on casualties and who initiated the clashes.
Kiir Directs Defence University Process
Approval, funding and accreditation are still pending.
Save the Children Director Released
Chris Nyamandi was freed without charge; the reason for his detention has not been disclosed.
The Illusion of Power in Juba: A Strong Centre, a Fragile Country
Changkouth Bouth applies the book’s themes to caretaker rule, spending oversight, travel freedom and the security tests in Rumbek and Leer. Read the analysis →
Kon Ally Appeals to Kiir Over Blocked Flight
A supplied announcement calls for freedom of movement, but its Wau Airport wording conflicts with Kon’s account of being stopped before boarding in Juba. We have also corrected our earlier description of his candidacy.
Read the follow-up →The Special Court Rolls On
Artwork by Solongo · Editorial satire expressing the artist’s opinion.
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Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Read the Bari analysis, election coverage and Solongo’s editorial cartoon in the previous edition.