• At least six soldiers killed in clashes near the Uganda-South Sudan border.
• The fighting was reportedly triggered by South Sudanese forces crossing into Uganda.
• Both nations have agreed to a ceasefire and are investigating the incident.

Recent clashes between South Sudan and Uganda along their border have resulted in at least six soldiers dead, highlighting ongoing tensions over the poorly defined boundary. The violent encounter occurred in Kajo Keji County and Uganda's West Nile region, apparently sparked by South Sudanese troops entering Ugandan territory and refusing to withdraw, according to military officials from both nations. Reports indicate that at least five soldiers from the South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) were killed alongside one Ugandan soldier, although South Sudanese officials claim the count is higher at five fatalities due to a "surprise attack" by Ugandan forces, which were reportedly backed by tanks and artillery. This information is corroborated by Reuters, TRT Global, and Al Jazeera.

Military spokespersons from both Uganda and South Sudan have stated that an existing joint border committee will seek ways to resolve these recurrent disputes, highlighting that tensions have persisted over the border's demarcation for years, with a long-term resolution expected around 2027. Major General Felix Kulayigye of the Ugandan army emphasized the historical context of their involvement in South Sudan's military affairs, stating, "We had to apply force" in response to the South Sudanese incursion, as mentioned in reports from AfricaNews and AfricaNews.