President Kiir Promotes Napoleon Adok Gai to Major General in the National Security Service ‎

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‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has promoted Napoleon Adok Gai to the rank of Major General in South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS), a move that reflects both his growing influence in national affairs and his dual legacy in the tech and security sectors. ‎ ‎From Child Soldier to National Figure ‎Napoleon Adok Gai's story is one of transformation. Born in Yirol County, he was conscripted as a child soldier during the war years.  ‎ ‎Like many young South Sudanese at the time, Gai’s early life was shaped by conflict. But after relocating to the UK, he pursued higher education and returned with degrees in software engineering, ICT, and project management. ‎ ‎His education would eventually position him to lead digital transformation efforts in South Sudan. ‎ ‎The Man Behind South Sudan’s Digital Awakening ‎Gai is best known to many South Sudanese as the Director General of the National Communication Authority (NCA). Since his appointment in 2020, he has pushed for major reforms ...
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Five Killed and 11 Others Critically Wounded In Lakes State Inter-communal Clashes

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Lakes State Authorities said that 5 people have been killed and eleven others are critically wounded in Awerial County. 

The officials further stated that they have apprehended 45 people who were involved in the clashes between Koc-Acol and Koc-Wol clans. 

The two clans fought over the ownership of Makoi Cattle Camp . The violence started last week but was curbed over the weekend. 

Lakes State acting Information Minister Mr. William Koji while speaking to the media said that the government will punish those responsible.

“The organized forces in Lakes State have restored calm and stability in Awerial county and about 45 suspects linked to the clashes over the contested cattle camp have been arrested and more suspects are being searched by the government-organized forces," he said. "After the arrest of more people, there shall be screening for those who got involved and those who did not get involved and the actual judgment will take its course immediately." William Koji said. 

He further stated that: “In Awerial County, we shall continue to engage with the community leaders, and intellectuals to make sure that such an incident does not repeat itself anywhere in Lakes State." 

Mr. Deng Abraham who is also the Awerial County Clerk said that the situation is being managed by the government and buffer zone have been created. 

Awerial county is bordering Terekeka county of central equatoria state to the south, Bor South of Jonglei state to east, yirol east county to the north, yirol west county to the north west.




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