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President Kiir reshuffles part of his government.......

Rampant Fire Outbreaks in Northern Bahr El Ghazal—A Call for Urgent Fire Safety Measures.

The fire that erupted at Malualkhon Market in Aweil East County this morning serves as yet another stark reminder of the growing fire hazard facing Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. While the cause of this latest fire remains unknown, the devastating impact

March 18, 2025

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Conflict in Nasir is ‘politicized’, says SSPDF

The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have broken its silence over the recent clashes that led to killing of Major General in Upper Nile state. Speaking in Juba, Lt-Gen James Koang Chuol, assistant chief of defence forces in charge of operation

March 10, 2025

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William Ruto, Raila Odinga Sign Much-Anticipated MoU Signaling 2027 Partnership

The two leaders, bitter political rivals in the past, signed a memorandum of understanding specifying how they will relate going forward. The agreement between the ruling party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party centred on a

March 7, 2025

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Millwall goalkeeper handed increased six-game ban for Jean-Philippe Mateta challenge

Source: Skysports Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has been handed a six-match ban for his challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta which hospitalised the Crystal Palace forward. Roberts’ high boot caused Mateta to have 25 stitches in his left ear after the pair came together

March 7, 2025

Accelerating Gender Equality on International Women’s Day 2025

International Women’s Day (IWD) shone a critical spotlight on the urgent need to accelerate gender equality efforts, particularly for women in South Sudan. Amidst political instability, economic struggles, and the worsening effects of climate change, South Sudanese women face significant hardships. The

March 7, 2025

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SSPDF General, 27 soldiers Killed in a Helicopter attack in Nasir.

Earlier this month, the White Army seized control of Nasir’s military barracks after intense fighting with government forces leaving General Majur and his troops stranded in the bush, prompting the UN's intervention.

March 7, 2025

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African Union takes part in the 56th session of the UN Statistical Commission

Source: African Union (AU.net) Members of the bureau of the Committee of the Directors general of the National Statistics offices together with the representatives from the African Union Institute for Statistics (AU STATFRIC) represented by Mrs. Botho Kebabonye Bayendi, Ag. Executive Director;

March 7, 2025

Fears of destruction as ‘erratic’ cyclone nears Australia

Katy Watson Australia correspondent Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated and more than 84,000 households left in the dark as a rare tropical cyclone approaches Australia’s eastern coast. Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall on Saturday morning between the

March 7, 2025

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Brothers jailed for 25 years over ‘senseless’ Melbourne stabbing of Perth basketballer

By court reporter Kristian Silva (source – ABC News) Two brothers who killed a 23-year-old Perth man by stabbing him nine times during a fight in Melbourne in 2022 have both been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Both will need to

March 7, 2025

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Never a dull moment for the Bright Stars

The Bright Stars of South Sudan bounced back against Democratic Republic of Congo after conceding a narrow lost yesterday.

February 5, 2025

Magical South Sudan

"South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, emerged from decades of civil strife with Sudan to gain independence on July 9, 2011. This landlocked country in East-Central Africa is known for its vast plains, the expansive Sudd swamp, and a mosaic of over

February 5, 2025