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Opinion| South Sudanese must unite in the fight for a better country
Radio Tamazuj
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July 29, 2025
Since taking power in 2005, SPLM has fostered deep divisions and ethnic identity politics. Many South Sudanese today question the country’s unity and viability. Driven by a thirst for power and wealth, the SPLM leadership has raised questions...
The two rival governments that could split Sudan
NTV Kenya
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Sudanese paramilitaries are forming a parallel government to the one controlled by the country’s army, pushing Sudan further towards de facto division, political analysts say. After more than two years of war that has caused waves of ethnic...
From Lagos To S’Sudan: How Emmajuba Wigs Is Building Beauty Empire Across Borders
New Telegraph
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July 29, 2025
In the fast-growing world of African entrepreneurship, few stories stand out quite like that of Umeneanya Emmanuel Chibueze, better known in business circles as Emmajuba Wigs. A visionary Nigerian entrepreneur with a passion for beauty,...
BB Energy sues South Sudan over unfulfilled oil delivery deal
Eye Radio
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July 25, 2025
Author: Reuters | Published: 8 hours ago Tharjiath oilfield in Unity State. (Photo: Courtesy). International trading firm BB Energy has filed a lawsuit against the government of South Sudan in a London court, accusing it of failing to deliver oil...
Which Superpower is Helping Africa Economically: China or the USA?
Our Time Press - New York
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August 1, 2025
By Jeffery Kazembe Batts IG: @kazbatts China has been the African continent’s largest trading partner for the last 16 years. The United States is third, also trailing India. How are the policies of the current Trump administration and the...
Inside South Sudan’s debt crisis as oil-backed loan spurs London lawsuit
CNBC Africa
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July 25, 2025
South Sudan is embroiled in a legal storm as it faces mounting pressure from international creditors due to unpaid debts linked to oil-backed loans. In an escalating situation, BB Energy DMCC has filed a lawsuit in London against the South...
Juba Prison trains over 500 inmates on trades
Sudans Post
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July 30, 2025
Government officials, representatives from UNDP, and inmates posed for a picture during the graduation ceremony in Juba on Tuesday. JUBA — At least 523 inmates from South Sudan, including 166 females, have completed various trade courses at the...
Explained: Why has South Sudan’s cabinet stopped meeting?
Radio Tamazuj
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July 25, 2025
Since March 2025, South Sudan’s Council of Ministers—the highest executive decision-making body—has not convened, raising fears of a government breakdown. The last meeting took place before the detention of First Vice President Riek Machar and the...
VP Bol Mel Pushes for Unified Petroleum Strategy to Secure South Sudan’s Future
The City Review
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July 25, 2025
The Vice President emphasized that a harmonized national petroleum strategy must avoid duplication of mandates, eliminate mismanagement, and close policy gaps that hinder the sector’s efficiency By Aguok Chok In a renewed push to align South...
UK commits USD 139 million aid to South Sudan
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 25, 2025
By Alan Clement The United Kingdom has announced a sum of USD 139 million aid assistance for South Sudan. The bilateral humanitarian, health, and education support for South Sudan was announced amid increasing concerns over the country’s worsening...
Anna Nyakuet: My plans to revamp South Sudan football
The City Review
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July 25, 2025
Which her background and experience amassed serving in the Federation, Nyakuet believes she understands too well the challenges facing football in the country- and the opportunities available By Liam Josh Anna Nyakuet, former board member of South...
Commercial banks urged to reduce charges on bank deposits, withdrawals
Sudans Post
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July 31, 2025
Arop Nuoi Arop, the First Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance and Planning JUBA — South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance and Planning on Thursday directed commercial banks to reduce charges on bank deposits and withdrawals to ease transactions....
Global Perspective: Expectations rising for African economic growth, democratization
The Mainichi
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A man, center, in Niamey, the capital of Niger, is seen surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren in this photo taken in May 2023. (Mainichi/Mitsuyoshi Hirano) By Akihiko Tanaka, Emeritus Professor, The University of Tokyo From Aug. 20 to...
DRC invites S. Sudan to the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region
The City Review
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July 28, 2025
The Conference aims to foster sustainable peace, stability, and development by addressing the interconnected challenges of political instability, armed conflicts, and their regional impacts. By ChuolChanyong South Sudan will participate in the...
South Sudan Launches Institutes for Revenue Administration
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 23, 2025
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan has launched its institute for Revenue Administration to advance it capacity for domestic revenue mobilization. Speaking during the launch on Tuesday, the National Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial...
Explainer-The two rival governments that could split Sudan
The Straits Times
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July 31, 2025
CAIRO/DUBAI - Sudanese paramilitaries are forming a parallel government to the one controlled by the country's army, pushing Sudan further towards de facto division, political analysts say. After more than two years of war that has caused waves of...
EFF has never been in pockets of criminals - Julius Malema
Politicsweb
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Monday, 04 August 2025 04/08/25 DOCUMENTS EFF has never been in pockets of criminals - Julius Malema Julius Malema | 03 August 2025 On Trump, CIC says it is time for Africa to help US citizens unseat their own President today CIC JULIUS MALEMA...
UK warns South Sudan against foreign aid dependence
Sudans Post
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July 24, 2025
British officials hold a community engagement in a remote area in South Sudan. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – The United Kingdom (UK) has warned South Sudan against reliance on humanitarian support from foreign governments amid growing pressure on...
Opinion| The political illusion of reform: How South Sudan’s “fiscal theater” masks economic collapse
Radio Tamazuj
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July 24, 2025
On July 22, 2025, the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) launched two initiatives with great fanfare: The Institute of Revenue Administration (SSIRA) and the Non-Oil Revenue Mobilization and Accountability Phase II (NORMA-II), a $14.3 million...
Soldiers and smugglers strip South Sudan’s valuable teak forests
Institute for Security Studies
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Soldiers and smugglers strip South Sudan’s valuable teak forests East African countries should invest in DNA databases and electronic wood tracking to help preserve South Sudan’s ‘king of woods.’ In January, South Sudan's Environment and Forestry...