πŸš¨πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή BREAKING: SOUTH SUDAN, ETHIOPIA DISCUSS BILATERAL RELATIONS

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South Sudan’s Caretaker Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, has held talks with Ethiopia’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Delil Kedir Bushra, on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on diplomatic relations and cooperation, with the two officials also exchanging views on the current situation in South Sudan, Ethiopia and the wider region. Ambassador Delil Kedir said the discussions provided an opportunity to share perspectives on regional developments and matters of mutual interest. South Sudan and Ethiopia share longstanding political, economic and people-to-people ties, while developments in the two neighboring countries can have broader implications for the East African region. πŸ“ Juba, South Sudan πŸ“… October 2, 2026 πŸ“° READ MORE: Office of the President, South Sudan πŸ’¬ What do you think about South Sudan-Ethiopia relations? Share your views in the comments. πŸ“² Follow Juba Wire for more South Sudan news and ...
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15 Killed in SSPDF–SPLA-IO Clash at Government Buffer Zone in Warrap State ‎

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‎Warrap State, South Sudan, 8 October 2025 

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At least 15 people have died and five others wounded in renewed fighting on the border of Athony, a government-designated buffer zone, according to local officials. 

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‎Clash Details & Casualties

‎Twic County Commissioner Mabior Marup confirmed that the confrontation began Monday evening and continued into Tuesday morning. 

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‎Initially, eight soldiers from both sides reportedly lost their lives. 

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‎By the following day, the conflict flared again, resulting in seven additional deaths, bringing the total to 15. 

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‎Among the fatalities: eight SSPDF soldiers, six SPLA-IO fighters, and one civilian caught in crossfire. 

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‎Five SSPDF soldiers were injured and are receiving treatment. 

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‎Trigger & Aftermath

‎Marup attributed the flare-up partly to heightened tensions around the ongoing high-profile trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and eight co-accused.  

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He added that IO-aligned forces, after being driven from their positions, were pushed back, and additional government reinforcements have been deployed to the area.  By Tuesday afternoon, calm had largely returned. 

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‎SPLA-IO spokesperson Colonel Lam Paul Gabriel affirmed that the fighting had erupted between the SPLA-IO contingent of the Unified VIP Protection Force and the SSPDF, though he did not provide further details.  The government, for its part, has not yet released an official statement. 

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‎Athony had been designated a buffer zone under the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, intended specifically to prevent clashes by creating separation between opposing forces.  

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This incident marks a serious setback for the already fragile security environment in South Sudan, especially as peace implementation remains stalled and political tensions grow. 

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