JUBA – The Special Court on Friday dismissed the defense application to grant medical leave for some of the accused SPLM/-IO officials on ground of misleading wording. The defense team …
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JusticeNewsPolitics
14th court session: Defense cross-examines investigator of Nasir incident
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The Special Court held its 14th session in the case against eight SPLM/A-IO officials on Friday, October 24, with the defense team extensivly cross-examining the investigator. The defense team …
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RUMBEK – The suspended Cueibet County commissioner in Lakes State, Daniel Deng Mario, has resigned from the crisis-hit SPLM-IO party and joined the SPLM, citing pressure from his community and …
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CultureNewsPeacebuilding
Lakes, Warrap spear masters denounce communal violence, call for disarmament
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessRUMBEK – Spiritual leaders from Lakes and Warrap states have denied instigating intercommunal conflicts and called on the government to initiate a comprehensive disarmament of civilians in the region. The …
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NewsUganda
46 killed in collision involving multiple vehicles on Uganda highway
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessKAMPALA – At least 46 people have been killed in a major road accident involving multiple vehicles on the highway between Uganda’s capital Kampala and the northern city of Gulu, …
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JUBA – South Sudan’s Traffic Police Department has warned officers against corrupt practices including extortion of motorists in the streets of Juba. The directive follows repeated public concerns about malpractices …
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NewsPolitics
SPLM downplays Nhial Deng Nhial’s exit as tactic ‘to seek public sympathy’
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The SPLM leadership on Wednesday downplayed the resignation of Nhial Deng Nhial from the party and rejected his recent criticism of the transitional government. Deng announced on 25th October …
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EducationNews
Starford International University College upgraded to full university
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – South Sudan’s Minister of Higher Education Science and Technology has updated Starford International University College to full university following its fulfillment of requirements. The advanced learning institution will …
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NewsPoliticsUganda
Uganda’s electoral body sets January 15 as final election date
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessKAMPALA – Uganda’s electoral commission announced on Tuesday that 15 January 2026 has been set as the final date for the country’s general elections. Eighty-one-year-old President Yoweri Museveni, who has …
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AviationNewsSudan
Sudan’s RSF targets capital Khartoum with drone strikes
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessKHARTOUM – The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted key sites in Sudan’s capital Khartoum with drone strikes which hit Khartoum International Airport and an electricity converter station, according to …
