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South Sudan

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:32:12 GMT
How Illicit Cash From South Sudan Is Invested in Kenya
[Nation] A new report has placed Kenya at the heart of illicit financial flows involving South Sudan warlords.

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 05:41:56 GMT
Garang's Son Mabior Meets President Salva Kiir, But Camps Release Conflicting Statements
[Nation] Juba -- The son of late South Sudanese revolution leader John Garang met President Salva Kiir on Monday, in what was perceived as a reconciliation gesture.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:08:30 GMT
Egypt Condoles With South Sudan Over Cargo Plane Crash
[Egypt Online] Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Hafez on Tuesday 2/11/2021 offered condolences to South Sudan over the crash of a cargo plane in the capital, Juba, killing five crew members.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:36:44 GMT
Plane Crash at Juba Airport Kills Five
[East African] A plane crash at Juba International Airport on Tuesday morning has left five people dead, the airport country director has confirmed.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 06:45:08 GMT
Peacekeeping Chief Encouraged By 'Warming' Relations Between Sudan and South Sudan Over Abyei
[UN News] The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations told the Security Council on Wednesday that he was encouraged by a thaw in relations between South Sudan and Sudan, now that both have established national committees on the question of Abyei...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:46:58 GMT
Beyond the War in South Sudan, Youth Look at a Future Driven By Technology
[East African] The image the world has of South Sudan is one of war, but the youth of the world's youngest country are determined to create a different reality.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:42:44 GMT
Meeting of YPFDJ Organization in Juba
[Shabait] The YPFDJ organization in Juba and its environs, Republic of South Sudan conducted an activity assessment meeting as well as on the implementation of charted out programs on 25 October.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:04:17 GMT
UN Rights Commission Condemns Security Crackdown
[VOA] Juba -- A United Nations rights commission in South Sudan says the government is harassing activists, journalists and their families, limiting their activities, and targeting their work and finances.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:13:21 GMT
S. Sudanese President Lauds Historic, Brotherly Ties With Cairo
[Egypt Online] South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit expressed appreciation to the historic and brotherly ties between Egypt and South Sudan.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:24:27 GMT
Women-Friendly Space - an Anchor for Women Affected By Flooding in South Sudan
[UNFPA] Bor -- As if extreme poverty and the ongoing humanitarian crisis brought about by armed conflict in the country were not enough, severe flooding has affected hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese people since the onset of the rainy season t...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:13 GMT
Harambee Starlets Thrash South Sudan
[Nation] Harambee Starlets begun their 2022 Africa Women's Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a resounding 8-0 win over South Sudan at Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:32:37 GMT
'Overzealous' Security Services Undermining Peace - Rights Experts
[UN News] State security forces in South Sudan have been responsible for imposing new and potentially arbitrary restrictions against the country's most prominent civil society leaders, issuing "credible" death threats that have undermined peace effor...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:58:41 GMT
UNHCR Responding to Worst Flooding in Decades in South Sudan
[UN News] The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is supporting the Government of South Sudan in assisting people hit hard by the worst flooding there in decades.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 10:38:05 GMT
Mapping Tool Guides Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout in South Sudan
[SciDev.Net] Nairobi -- A ready-to-use geographic information system to facilitate the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is proving effective in South Sudan and could be applied in other challenging contexts, its developers say.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:44:41 GMT
Commission On Human Rights in South Sudan Remains Vital
[HRW] HRC48 - Item 10 Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on on technical assistance and capacity-building for South Sudan

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:16:55 GMT
Strengthening Yellow Fever Laboratory Testing Capacities in South Sudan
[WHO-AFRO] Juba -- A team of technical officers in the National Public Health Laboratory have been trained over the last week, aiming at building their capacity to contribute to controlling yellow fever outbreaks.

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:29:57 GMT
South Sudan Activists Say Phones Were Compromised Ahead of Planned Protests
[VOA] Juba -- Political activists in South Sudan say mobile phone carrier Zain South Sudan illegally disrupted their telephone service, crippling their communications ahead of a planned anti-government protest.

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:08:44 GMT
In a Flashpoint Town, Women Peacemakers Try to Bridge the Divide
[The New Humanitarian] Malakal, South Sudan -- 'Thinking along ethnic lines is not helpful. If we want to feed our families, we need to stay together.'

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:51:15 GMT
Women's Rights Activist Wins Amnesty International Award
[VOA] A South Sudan women's rights activist has been named one of three winners of an award given by Amnesty International USA recognizing women who the group says "protect the dignity, liberties and lives of women and children in crisis regions."

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:56:20 GMT
Rising Community Violence Exposes Fragile Peace Deal
[ISS] Security arrangements under the 2018 peace agreement are already strained as efforts to unify the armed forces falter.

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:57:42 GMT
Gambia Bounces Back With 2-1 Win Against South Sudan
[Foroyaa] The Gambia's Scorpions have bounced back with a 2-1 win against South Sudan following two straight defeats in their last two international friendly matches. The game was played in Morocco Tuesday afternoon.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:42:04 GMT
Gambia to Lock Horns With South Sudan in Friendly After Slipping to Morocco, S/Leone
[The Point] The Gambia senior national team will lock horns with South Sudan in their third and final international friendly match today, Tuesday at 3 p.m. after slipping to Morocco CHAN team 7-2 and Sierra Leone 2-1 in their last two international f...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:06:24 GMT
Will Salva Kiir End Secrecy in South Sudan Graft-Riddled Oil Sector?
[East African] South Sudan is under pressure to implement fiscal reforms and introduce transparency and accountability in oil revenue, in exchange for international support.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:50:44 GMT
Sis Issues New Book On Egypt, South Sudan
[Egypt Online] The State Information Service (SIS) issued a book under the theme "Egypt and South Sudan" in Arabic and English on the fringe of the summit between President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and his South Sudanese counterpart Salva Kiir Mayardit.

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:29:07 GMT
Sudan and South Sudan Sign MOU On Water Management
[Radio Dabanga] Juba -- Sudan and South Sudan signed a Memorandum of Understanding on water management and flood prevention in the South Sudanese capital Juba yesterday.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:19:12 GMT
Oil or Nothing - Dealing With South Sudan's Bleeding Finances
[Crisis Group] Upon South Sudan's independence in 2011, many hoped the country's oil wealth would help build the state and lift citizens out of poverty. Instead, politicians have shunted these revenues toward patronage and personal enrichment, feedin...

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:56:52 GMT
Inter-Communal Violence Leaves 30 Dead, 80 Wounded in South Sudan
[East African] Juba -- Inter-communal violence in South Sudan's Warrap State has left over 30 people dead and 80 wounded.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:44:20 GMT
Darfur Displaced - 'Not Even 1 Percent of the Juba Peace Agreement Has Been Implemented'
[Radio Dabanga] Kalma / Khartoum -- Displaced people in Darfur have expressed their dissatisfaction with "the failure" of the Sudanese transitional government to implement the provisions of the Juba Peace Agreement. According to the Council of Minist...

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:08:16 GMT
Lawmaker Demands Curbs on Press Reporting On Parliament
[VOA] Juba, South Sudan -- South Sudan media rights groups condemned comments by a key parliament member who said that news organizations could have their licenses revoked if they report on parliamentary expenditures -- including lawmaker salaries --...

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:57:51 GMT
Dozens Dead in Fighting Between Communities
[VOA] Tonj, South Sudan -- At least 36 people were killed in clashes between four communities in South Sudan over the weekend, according to Warrap state officials.



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