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Juba hosts the inaugural 10th East African Health and Scientific Conference
The City Review
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June 26, 2025
By Binia Elizabeth For the first time, Juba hosted the tenth edition of the East African Health and Scientific Conference (EAHSC), a regional conference that strengthens cooperation in health and enhances the EAC ideals of free movement of people,...
Gold rush or gold robbery; The plunder of South Sudan’s wealth
Eye Radio
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June 21, 2025
Gold miners digging inside a pit. (Photo: Courtesy). Amid the dusty hills and plains of South Sudan lies a fortune that has brought more trouble than prosperity – gold. What could be a blessing for communities and the nation has seemingly become a...
South Sudan, CNPC strengthen partnership to increase oil output
Eye Radio
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June 16, 2025
Author: Obaj Okuj | Published: 9 minutes ago Oil pipeline in Paloch, Upper Nile State - photo: Courtesy The Ministry of Petroleum is planning to increase oil production in South Sudan by strengthening its cooperation with the China National...
ELIJAH MANYOK JOK: A VISIONARY LEADER FOR BCYA-JUBA 2025–2027
PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd
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June 28, 2025
By Naih Garang, Kampala, Uganda Saturday, 28 June 2025 (PW) — a time when youth leadership is needed more than ever to navigate the socio-economic challenges of our communities, EMJ brings to the table not just charisma and experience, but a...
Agricultural recovery: Hope in Southern Africa’s post-drought revival
Public Eye
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June 25, 2025
As Africa grapples with escalating hunger crises, new report sounds the alarm TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI MASERU – In a promising turn for Southern Africa, Lesotho has been removed from the UN’s Hunger Hotspots list, marking a significant milestone in...
South Sudan intercepts two trucks carrying contaminated grains
Sudans Post
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June 17, 2025
The consignments include sorghum and maize infested with live insects. JUBA — The South Sudan government on Monday impounded two trucks from Uganda that had crossed into its territory carrying grains, mostly sorghum and maize, that were not fit...
South Sudan and China deepen technical cooperation in oil sector
The City Review
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June 16, 2025
Chinese oil company CNPC reaffirmed its dedication to South Sudan’s petroleum sector and expressed readiness to deploy both resources and modern technology in alignment with the country’s development goals. By Aguok Chok China has long played a...
Focus on Tanzania after Starlets dazzle past S. Sudan in Dar es Salaam
Citizen TV Kenya
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June 20, 2025
FILE: Harambee Starlets bench led by Beldine Odemba (C), and her assistants Jackline Akoth Juma sing National anthemn moments to their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) First leg Qualifier against Tunisia at Ulinzi Sports Complex in...
Lakes State, partners launch four year agricultural project
The City Review
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June 28, 2025
By Makur Adut Lakes State government, in collaboration with partners, has launched the Green and Resilience Agriculture and Climate Economy (GRACE) project. The project is targeting 22,770 smallholders, 141,823 beneficiaries, 360 producer groups,...
Juba County allocates 1, 800 km square land for development, residential
The City Review
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June 24, 2025
By James Chatim Authorities in Juba County, Central Equatoria State, have commenced the allotment of land covering 1,800 square kilometres in Diggala area of Rajaf Payam. According to Juba County Commissioner Emmanuel Tete Ezbon, the land would be...
WES to operationalize a university, as governor champions education, agriculture
The City Review
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June 28, 2025
Acting Governor Daniel Badagbu outlined his vision for a healthier, more prosperous future, announcing that the state should prepare for a new university which will be opened next week.By: Emmanuel Mandella In his address to the people of Western...
Heavy taxes, illegal checkpoints pinch South Sudan farmers, amid food crisis
Number One Citizen Daily
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June 19, 2025
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Across South Sudan, farmers are overburdened with multiple taxes and illegal checkpoints, making agricultural inputs costly for food production in the country. Farmers are appealing to the government to enforce long-standing...
Abyei declares Friday, agricultural holiday
Number One Citizen Daily
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June 28, 2025
By Lodu William Odiya Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) has declared every Friday a public holiday dedicated to agricultural activities with the aim of promoting productivity and supporting local farmers. The circular titled “Agriculture Day” will...
World News in Brief: Global investment plunges, hurricane season in Haiti, rising cholera and hunger in South Sudan
UN News
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June 19, 2025
Their latest data shows that the outlook for international investment this year “is negative”, a sharp course correction from January, when “modest” growth seemed possible. The reasons for this range from trade tensions and tariffs whose main...
“Sabotage in Suits: The Hidden Hands Behind South Sudan’s Cash Crisis”
PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd
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June 18, 2025
By Dr. Sunday de John, Nairobi, Kenya South Sudan is not at war with nature. There is no natural disaster that has ever occurred except flooding in some parts of the country. There have been no earthquakes threatening to destroy cities and no...
Qatar National Bank asks US court to enforce $1 billion against South Sudan
Eye Radio
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June 17, 2025
Author: Obaj Okuj | Published: 8 hours ago Flag and logo of Qatar National Bank - courtesy Qatar National Bank (QNB) has petitioned a US federal court in Washington, D.C., to enforce a $1 billion award against South Sudan after the country failed...
3 soldiers killed in attack while guarding road construction in Pibor
Radio Tamazuj
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June 27, 2025
Three South Sudanese soldiers were shot dead and a national security officer wounded Thursday when armed assailants attacked their outpost near a road construction site in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, officials said. The attackers,...
BRICS summit in Brazil to champion multilateralism amid trade tensions
Daily News Egypt
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July 6, 2025
Leaders of the growing BRICS group of nations are gathering in Brazil for a summit overshadowed by United States President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies, with the bloc aiming to present itself as a defender of multilateralism. The leaders,...
African Union’s PSC calls for commitment to the South Sudan peace
Daily News Tanzania
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June 18, 2025
ETHIOPIA: THE African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) has reaffirmed the AU’s and partners’ commitment to the South Sudan peace process and to chart practical pathways for renewed dialogue and confidence-building. Chairman of the PSC for...
Food Is a Human Right: 7.7 Million in South Sudan Face Acute Hunger Crisis
The City Review
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June 18, 2025
Recent report by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) says conflict, floods and economic collapse are issues that could exacerbate the famine By Chuol Chanyong In South Sudan, the simple act of having a meal...