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Opinion| South Sudan on the brink of an economic tsunami due to poor governance
Radio Tamazuj
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July 30, 2025
South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, gained independence from Sudan in July 2011 after decades of civil war. With vast natural resources coupled with the third-largest oil reserves in sub-Saharan Africa, the country seemed promising in terms...
Honouring the Fallen Heroes: South Sudan’s Martyrs’ Day and the Legacy of Sacrifice
PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd
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July 30, 2025
By Daniel Abuoi Jook Alith, Sydney, Australia Wednesday, 30th July 2025 (PW) — Martyrs’ Day in South Sudan, observed each year on the 30th of July, represents one of the most sacred and emotionally charged days on the national calendar. It is a...
South Sudan peace timeline in doubt, monitors say
Radio Tamazuj
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July 29, 2025
The body overseeing South Sudan’s peace process called on the transitional government on Tuesday to provide a clear action plan, timeline, and budget to complete outstanding tasks under the 2018 agreement aimed at ending years of conflict. The...
Sudan: Is a rival government splitting the country in two?
Deutsche Welle
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August 1, 2025
War-torn Sudan appears one step closer to breaking up. Last weekend, a Sudanese coalition led by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced the establishment of a rival government in Darfur. The announcement had been widely expected...
Dr. Garang’s son calls for unity as South Sudanese commemorate Martyrs Day
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 31, 2025
Dr. John Garang de Mabiorcourtesy photo (2) By Manas James Okony The son of liberator late Dr. John Garang Mabior has call on South Sudanese to embrace unity in honor of the martyrs. Mabior made the remark as the country commemorates Martyrs Day....
South Sudan’s Kiir replaces deputy spy chief
Radio Tamazuj
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July 28, 2025
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday replaced a number of officials in his office and the Deputy Director General of the National Security Service’s Internal Security Bureau. Kiir removed Lt. Gen. Chol Agoth Deng as deputy...
India-UN Launch First Phase Of Global Capacity-Building Projects To Boost South-South Cooperation
MENAFN
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August 1, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Marking a key milestone in advancing South-South cooperation, India and the United Nations launched the first phase of four capacity-building projects across nine partner countries. The initiative falls under...
Opinion| Incarceration of Machar is Kiir’s strategy for buying time
Radio Tamazuj
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August 3, 2025
On July 8, 2016, fierce fighting erupted at State House, also known as J-1. This deadly incident was caused by a commotion between the guards of the First Vice-President Dr. Riek Machar’s and President Salva Kiir’s. The clashes were inevitable...
South Sudan Land Policy to be passes after budget debate, say official
Sudans Post
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July 28, 2025
JUBA — South Sudan’s Undersecretary for the Ministry of Land, Housing, and Urban Development, Louis Kwot, said on Monday the long-awaited national land policy would be passed after the 2025–2026 fiscal budget is finalized. Speaking at a press...
The Ethiopian Embassy in South Sudan is combating climate change by implementing tree planting initiatives.
The City Review
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July 29, 2025
By Anak Dut For many families displaced by flooding in South Sudan, returning home isn’t always possible as Land access, damaged infrastructure and ongoing insecurity often stand in the way. At the same time, widespread tree cutting for firewood...
South Sudan Courts Investors at UN Food Systems Summit in Addis
The City Review
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July 28, 2025
The summit, held jointly between the Democratic Federal Republic of Ethiopia and the Republic of Italy, aims to assess the global progress made since the 2021 Food Systems Summit. By Chuol Chanyong The government of South Sudan is targeting new...
Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations (FAO) Africa Community Of Practice Showcases Lessons From South Sudan On Building Resilient Seed Systems In Fragile Contexts
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ACCRA, Ghana, July 29, 2025/APO Group/ -- The FAO Regional Office for Africa Resilience Team held its third virtual Community of Practice (CoP) meeting on 8 July 2025, bringing together FAO staff and technical...
Okonkwo wins back-to-back MVP award, headlines 2025 Women's AfroBasket All-Star Team
FIBA Basketball
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ABIDJAN (Cote d'Ivoire) - Nigerian forward Amy Okonkwo was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the conclusion of the 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket, after helping Nigeria secure a historic fifth consecutive title. Okonkwo, who spent the entire 40...
Opinion| South Sudan’s crisis isn’t tribal—it’s a struggle for power
Radio Tamazuj
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July 28, 2025
In a recent opinion piece published by Radio Tamazuj titled “Kiir and Museveni’s Coordinated Effort to Silence Riek Machar,” writer Duop Chak Wuol depicts political suppression, covert security plots, and authoritarian consolidation orchestrated...
Nigeria Win Women’s Afrobasket, Fifth Time In A Row
African Examiner
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August 3, 2025
Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, Sports News Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria overcame a resilient Mali in the final game of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan to become the first team to win the...
D’Tigress Beat Mali, Clinch Record 5th Consecutive Title
Complete Sports
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August 3, 2025
Nigeria’s D’Tigress defeated Mali 78-64 in a thrilling final of the women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday. It is a record fifth straight AfroBasket title for D’Tigress and their seventh overall. Also, D’Tigress have not suffered...
India launches development projects under UN Global South initiative
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 1, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): India on Friday launched the first set of four development projects under the "India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative," aimed at supporting countries of the Global South in meeting Sustainable Development...
D’Tigress outclass Mali 78-64 to extend AfroBasket reign
Punch
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August 3, 2025
Nigeria extended their dominance in African women’s basketball on Sunday, defeating Mali 78-64 in Ivory Coast to win a record fifth consecutive FIBA AfroBasket Women’s title, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The triumph not only cemented their...
Mombasa port maintains grip as key hub for Uganda
The Standard
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A section of containers at the Port of Mombasa. March 3, 2025. [Omondi Onyango] The Port of Mombasa has maintained Uganda as its leading transit market despite competition from the nearby Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania. Last year, Ugandan cargo...
‘The silent killer’ : How Hepatitis puts millions at risk in South Sudan
Eye Radio
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July 28, 2025
Health workers say Hepatitis is a silent killer - courtesy image As South Sudan joins the world in marking World Hepatitis Day, health experts are raising concerns over the growing threat of hepatitis in the country. As the world marks World...