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Mvolo County Commissioner Switches from SPLM-IO to SPLM Party

In a significant political shift for Western Equatoria State, Mvolo County Commissioner Hon. Rubben Amal Majok has resigned from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) and joined the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation party (SPLM) under President Salva Kiir Mayardit.

Activist Supports MPs’ Summons of Finance Minister Over Budget Delay

The Civil society activist and Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has welcomed the recent efforts by members of the national legislature to summon the Minister of Finance regarding delays in presenting the national budget for 2025–2026, describing it as a crucial step towards transparency and accountability.

Obituary: In Loving Memory of Malek Akol

South Sudan mourns the loss of one of its finest sons, 2nd LT Malek Akol, 28 years old—a great soldier, skilled trainer, and expert shooter—who tragically passed away in a car accident. His untimely death is a profound loss to the nation, the military fraternity, and all who knew and admired his dedication, discipline, and unwavering service.

Lakes State Government Urges Patience Amid Rising Flood Concerns

The State Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairperson of the Flood Taskforce in Lakes State, Mathiang Deng Monydit, has warned of alarming flood threats this year, following last year’s devastation that displaced many cattle and destroyed crops in counties such as Rumbek East, Rumbek Centre, Cueibet, Yirol West, and Awerial.