President Salva Kiir Mayardit Renames University of Northern Bahr el Ghazal ‎

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‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has announced the renaming of the University of Northern Bahr el Ghazal to the University of Aweil and directed the national parliament to formalize its status as a public university. ‎ ‎The announcement was made during the president’s visit to Aweil, where he pledged government support for higher education and institutional development in the region. ‎ ‎President Kiir instructed lawmakers to undertake the necessary legal procedures to ensure the newly renamed University of Aweil is fully recognized as a public university under South Sudan’s higher education framework. ‎ ‎The move is expected to strengthen access to higher education in Northern Bahr el Ghazal and enhance the university’s role in training skilled professionals to support national development. ‎ ‎Further details on the parliamentary process and implementation timeline are yet to be announced.

Malakal Disarmament Operation Underway ‎


Upper Nile state’s police commissioner, Maj. Gen. Mayen Akon

Authorities in Malakal have launched a house-to-house search to seize illegal firearms as part of efforts to improve security in Upper Nile State. 

‎The operation comes shortly after the army retook Nasir from the White Army militia, highlighting rising tensions in the region.

‎Police Commissioner Maj. Gen. Mayen Akon says the goal is to protect civilians, but reactions from the public are mixed. 

‎While some support the move, others fear it may target youth unfairly and fail to address deeper issues like unemployment and lack of basic services.

‎This operation is a reminder that peace in South Sudan requires more than just disarmament it demands investment in communities and reconciliation.

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