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- 1UN says 'Super El Niño' deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan●‘Super El Niño’ deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan says UN
The United Nations warns that a powerful El Niño weather event is worsening the hunger crisis in South Sudan, compounding food shortages for a population already facing severe food insecurity. The climate pattern is disrupting rainfall and harvests, driving up needs across the country and prompting renewed appeals for humanitarian assistance.
- 2South Sudan envoy urges Ebola emergency preparedness●Senior Presidential Envoy backs emergency preparedness in South Sudan amid Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and DRC
A senior Presidential Envoy has voiced support for strengthening emergency preparedness in South Sudan following Ebola outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The backing, highlighted by the WHO Regional Office for Africa, signals concern that South Sudan's health system could be tested if the outbreaks spread, and puts focus on readiness measures, surveillance and cross-border coordination in the region.
- 3Egypt to rest Salah for South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns●Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns
Egypt will leave Mohamed Salah out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan, citing concerns over the quality of the pitch. Coaches aim to protect the Liverpool forward from injury risk in what is described as a low-stakes match. The decision is drawing attention as Egypt balance squad rotation with qualification obligations.
- 4Malawi face South Sudan in AFCON 2027 qualifying●Malawi vs South Sudan | AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2027 QUALIFICATION
Malawi are taking on South Sudan in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification match. The fixture is drawing strong attention from football fans across the continent, with many following the game online as both sides battle for a place at the tournament in 2027.
- 5Malawi face South Sudan in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying●Malawi vs South Sudan: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification stats & head-to-head
Malawi are set to meet South Sudan in an Africa Cup of Nations Qualification match, with coverage focusing on stats and the head-to-head record between the two sides. The fixture matters for both teams' hopes of reaching the tournament, and fans are comparing past results to gauge who holds the edge ahead of kickoff.
- 6Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt's South Sudan World Cup qualifier over artificial pitch●Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to miss South Sudan clash over artificial pitch
Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will sit out Egypt's World Cup qualifier against South Sudan, reportedly due to concerns over the artificial pitch at the match venue. Salah is one of Africa's biggest football stars and Egypt's captain, so his absence is a significant blow for the Pharaohs as they chase qualification. Fans and commentators are debating the risk artificial turf poses to elite players and what it means for Egypt's chances without their leading scorer.
- 7Hossam Hassan under pressure ahead of South Sudan match●Hossam Hassan faces the spectre of dismissal against South Sudan
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan is reportedly facing the prospect of being dismissed if results go badly against South Sudan. Reports frame the fixture as a make-or-break moment for the veteran coach, whose future in the national team job could hinge on the outcome. Fans and pundits are debating whether he should stay or go depending on the result.