Watched over by the moon, it was a cool morning for my jog. I came across a large puff adder that had been run over on the road confirming my caution about not going out in the dark.

Bunches of meetings as per normal on a Friday and a zillion small bits that have kept me out of mischief.

Juba remains quiet, with ongoing clashes on Juba-Yei road. Continued reports of defections, and road banditry. Single incidents resulting from indiscipline.

President Kiir addressed the media stating that they expect an end to hostilities to be imminent. Let’s hope.