President Kiir Directs Warrap, Western Bahr El Ghazal Authorities to Strengthen Efforts to end Border Conflict

APO Group - Africa-Newsroom: latest news releases | 21-08-2026 08:05pm |

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed authorities in Warrap and Western Bahr el Ghazal states to intensify joint efforts to resolve tensions along their shared border. The directive follows a briefing by the governors of both states on ongoing peace initiatives. The dispute centers on the Manyang area, claimed by communities from Gogrial East and Jur River counties. Coordinated interventions have reportedly reduced tensions in the affected areas.

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