INDEPENDENT
JOURNALISM.
VERIFIED TRUTH.
“Our People.
Our Stories.
A Stronger South Sudan.”
TUESDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2026JUBA, SOUTH SUDANVOLUME 1 · ISSUE 258 · SSP 500
REGIONAL SECURITY · ANALYSIS

Four States Set Regional Agenda. What Does It Mean for South Sudan?

Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia agree on regular consultations. Juba and Addis Ababa are outside the declaration, but its Nile and Sudan positions matter to both.

The El Alamein declaration backs Sudanese national institutions, Somalia’s territorial integrity and coastal-state governance of the Red Sea. It calls for consultation on Nile projects and creates a periodic follow-up mechanism.

Its published text does not establish a military alliance. For South Sudan, the immediate questions concern diplomacy, water policy, oil routes and room to maintain relations across the region. Read the analysis →

ELECTIONS · HAVE YOUR SAY

What Do You Think About the Upcoming Elections?

Share your views through voluntary public opinion polls. These polls are not official ballots or representative election forecasts. Participate →

SECURITY · DEVELOPING

Nimule Travel Notice: What Is Confirmed?

A circulated notice claims a three-month travel restriction for some officials. Its authority and enforcement remain unconfirmed. Read the analysis →

NILE · DIPLOMACY

What Should Juba Ask?

South Sudan did not sign the four-state declaration. What changes for its water and oil interests?

SIGNED OPINION · DR. GATLUAK TER THACHDr. Gatluak Ter Thach, supplied portrait

Why the December 22 Election in South Sudan Won’t Happen

Dr. Gatluak argues that voter registration, security, political consensus and financing threaten a credible December vote. This is his assessment; the election remains scheduled. Read his column →

CARTOON OF THE DAY · SOLONGO

“Help Me” / “Vote for Me”

Solongo cartoon contrasting a plea for help with an appeal for votes

Artwork by Solongo Artworks · Editorial satire. View and share the cartoon →

PREVIOUS EDITION · MONDAY

Assembly Seats, Football and Solongo’s Cartoon

Read the 5 October front page. Monday archive →

Stay with the story. Support the press.

Independent Journalism. Verified Truth.

Get the next front page

Ask to receive edition alerts by email or WhatsApp.

Both links send an opt-in request to our team.

Support South Sudan Press

Choose a small contribution to help independent reporting.

These buttons request payment details by email; no payment is taken here. We will confirm the currency and PayPal instructions before you give.

editor@southsudanpress.comwww.southsudanpress.com