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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Gunfire Erupts in Mayom Between SSPDF and SPLA-IO

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SSPDF Soldier.


‎By Juba Wire | October 16, 2025

‎A brief exchange of gunfire broke out in Mayom County, Unity State, on Tuesday following the arrival of an SPLA-IO unit from Abyei, according to local authorities.


‎Read: President Kiir Urges SSPDF to Stay Out of Politics, Focus on National Defence and Soldier Welfare ‎

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County Commissioner James Chuol Gatluak confirmed that the confrontation occurred between government forces and members of the SPLA-IO who had recently crossed into the area. 

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He said the situation quickly calmed after security forces intervened to prevent further escalation.

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Read: Battle Over Evidence in Dr. Riek Machar Court Case Intensifies in Juba ‎

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“It was a misunderstanding between forces no serious casualties were reported,” Gatluak said, assuring residents that calm has been restored in Mayom town.

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‎The SPLA-IO unit reportedly moved from Abyei to Mayom as part of a routine troop relocation, but tensions rose after local forces questioned their presence.

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Read: South Sudan on the Edge of Full-Scale War ‎

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Residents described moments of panic as sporadic gunfire rang out in the town before order was restored.

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‎Local peace monitors have urged both SSPDF and SPLA-IO commanders to strengthen communication channels to avoid similar incidents, warning that mistrust between rival forces continues to threaten fragile stability in Unity State.


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Mayom County has been a frequent flashpoint for clashes between government troops and opposition forces despite the ongoing peace implementation process.

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‎Tags: #SouthSudan #UnityState #Mayom #SPLAIO #Security #PeaceProcess

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