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South Sudan begins cash transfer program targeting 157,500 households
The City Review
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December 17, 2024
South Sudan has launched cash transfers to support 157,500 households in 20 counties, marking a milestone for the Shabaka Meisha Project. By Aguok Chok South Sudan’s government launched cash transfers for 157,500 households across 20 counties...
18 killed as plane crashes in South Sudan
National Accord Newspaper
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January 29, 2025
A plane with 21 people on board crashed in South Sudan on Wednesday, leaving 18 people dead, including two pilots, South Sudan Eagles Media reported. It added that three others are in critical condition. “A plane carrying 21 passengers, including...
Ezra Group Powers Ahead with Renewable Energy in South Sudan
Engineering News
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Juba - South Sudan celebrates its first major renewable energy project, marking a milestone in the country’s transition to sustainable power. The Ezra Group, a leading business conglomerate, announced the successful launch of the 20-Megawatt (MW)...
Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20 oil workers
The Straits Times
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January 29, 2025
‹‹ 1 of 2 The wreckage of a plane that crashed, killing people as it was heading to the capital Juba, at the Unity oilfield airport, Unity State, South Sudan, January 29, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer 2 of 2 The wreckage of a plane that crashed, killing...
At Least 20 Killed After Small Plane Crashes In Remote South Sudan
News18
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January 29, 2025
Last Updated:January 29, 2025, 22:51 IST The plane crashed while it was taking off near an oil field to head to the international airport in Juba, the South Sudanese capital It wasn't immediately clear what caused the crash, and authorities had...
Plane crashes in South Sudan while taking off; Indian among 20 killed
Hindustan Times
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January 29, 2025
A small plane crashed in a remote part of South Sudan, killing at least 20 people, including an Indian national, on Wednesday, news agency AFP reported. The wreckage of a plane that crashed, killing people as it was heading to the capital Juba, at...
Twenty People died in the Plane Crash in South Sudan
Sarajevo Times
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January 29, 2025
A plane has crashed in northern South Sudan, killing at least 20 people, with only one confirmed survivor, the Unity State information minister said on Wednesday. The plane crashed near oil fields in Unity State at around 10:30 a.m. local time,...
World : At Least 18 People Killed In South Sudan Plane Crash
Bernama
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January 29, 2025
MOSCOW, Jan 29 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- A plane carrying 21 people crashed in South Sudan on Wednesday, killing 18, including two pilots, while three others remain in critical condition, South Sudan Eagles Media reported, according to...
South Sudan Humanitarian Fund allocates $8 million for cholera response
Radio Tamazuj
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December 19, 2024
The Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, has released USD 8 million from the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund to support the multisectoral response to the cholera outbreak. According to a Wednesday press statement from the...
Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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January 29, 2025
A plane has crashed in the north of South Sudan killing at least 20 people, leaving only one confirmed survivor, Unity State’s minister for information said Wednesday. The aircraft came down near the oil fields in Unity State at around 10:30 am...
Plane crash in South Sudan kills at least 20 people
Al Jazeera
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DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, The plane crashed near oil fields shortly after takeoff for the capital, Juba. At least 20 people have been killed in a plane crash in the north of South Sudan, Unity state’s minister for information said. The...
18 killed in plane crash in South Sudan’s Unity state
Sudans Post
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January 29, 2025
The plane that crushed in Unity State. [Photo by Sudans Post]BENTIU – At least 18 people, including two pilots, were killed and three others injured when a plane crashed on Wednesday morning in the Unity oilfield in Rubkona County of South Sudan’s...
EES governor to launch Torit University of Science and Technology
Eye Radio
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July 8, 2025
Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 17 minutes ago Photo|Courtesy of Juba Times Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojoro has announced plans to operationalize the Torit University of Science and Technology, following a meeting with the head of...
President Kiir reaffirms plan to improve Juba International Airport
The City Review
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April 24, 2025
…as newly appointed Civil Aviation DG, John Woja Elinana, says body is collaborating with key partners to ensure air transport capabilities and standards align with global practices. By Chuol Chanyong President Salva Kiir reaffirmed his...
South Sudan launches cash transfers to support 157,500 households in 20 counties
Radio Tamazuj
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December 17, 2024
The Government of the Republic of South Sudan through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), together with the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare (MGSCW) has commenced cash transfer payments for beneficiaries of the...
World Bank tips South Sudan to diversify economy for inclusive development
Radio Tamazuj
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January 28, 2025
The World Bank Group on Monday called on South Sudan to diversify its economy to promote inclusive development. The World Bank said in a report on the South Sudan Natural Resource Review (NRR) that the country’s habitats were vast, offering its...
World Bank Report: South Sudan Renewable Natural Resources Potential Can Promote Inclusive Economic Growth
MENAFN
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January 27, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) A new South Sudan Natural Resource Review (NRR) report released today by the World bank reveals that South Sudan has abundant natural resources potential that can be sustainably exploited to promote inclusive economic...
4 Million Oral Cholera Vaccines Deployed in South Sudan
Precision Vaccinations
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(Vax-Before-Travel)The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that the current cholera outbreak in the Republic of South Sudan has recorded 21,000 cases and 367 deaths. As of January 22, 2025, this cholera outbreak, which the government...
Washington Roundup: Trump’s Epstein fallout; Congress backs rescissions; IRS church policy shifts
OSV News
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July 18, 2025
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration faced increasing political controversy over its handling of documents surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, just as Catholic groups are pressing for new bills to fight human trafficking and protect...
World Bank report highlights South Sudan’s untapped natural resource potential
Sudans Post
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January 27, 2025
World Bank Group headquarters. [Photo by Eric Baradat/AFP/Getty Images]JUBA – A new World Bank report, conducted in partnership with the South Sudanese government, has revealed the significant potential of the country’s natural resources to drive...