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Ailing S.Sudan president prepares volatile succession
Modern Ghana
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With South Sudan's President Salva Kiir undergoing medical tests abroad after years of rumours about his health, analysts say a long-gestating plan has been set in motion to secure his succession. Kiir returned from at least 10 days in the United...
South Sudan president returns from lengthy UAE trip: state media
The New Arab
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July 3, 2025
South Sudan President Salva Kiir returned to Juba on Wednesday after an extended visit to the United Arab Emirates, state media said, a trip that had fuelled rumours about his health. Members of his entourage, speaking on condition of anonymity,...
Civilian killings in S.Sudan hit highest level since 2020: UN
Macau Business
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July 2, 2025
The number of civilians killed in South Sudan has soared to the highest in almost five years, the United Nations said on Wednesday. The unstable east African nation has seen a drastic uptick in violence since simmering rivalry between President...
Sudan: Sharp Rise In Attacks On Healthcare After Two Years Of Conflict With 1,000 People Killed This Year
Scoop
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Nearly 1,000 people have been killed so far this year in Sudan while seeking health care or visiting loved ones in hospital, with attacks on hospitals nearly tripling after two years of conflict [1] and exacerbating a cholera outbreak, Save the...
Girls, Women Under Constant Threat in South Sudan
Human Rights Watch
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July 2, 2025
Recent attacks on girls and young women in South Sudan illustrate how they are at risk and lack adequate protections. On June 25, armed men in Pochalla North, Jonglei state reportedly abducted four female students as they travelled to sit for...
South Sudan hails China’s longstanding medical support
Sudans Post
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July 1, 2025
JUBA – South Sudan’s Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto, has praised China for providing high-quality medical services to the people of South Sudan since independence. “South Sudan-China relations can be described as both long-standing and...
Health Minister sets top priority for Juba Teaching Hospital
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 2, 2025
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s National Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto Rial, has unveiled plans to bolster the country’s healthcare system. Among her top priorities are establishing a Hospital Board of Management committee and resolving a...
NGO: South Sudanese Children Dying After US Aid Cuts
News Central TV
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July 1, 2025
The effects of US foreign aid reductions are already being felt in South Sudan, with children reportedly dying due to a lack of food and medical supplies, according to the humanitarian organisation Action Against Hunger. Despite gaining...
Việt Nam brings traditional culture to UN mission in South Sudan
Vietnam News Agency
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JUBA — Vietnamese peacekeepers deployed to South Sudan are combining their medical mission with cultural diplomacy, using food, music and traditional dress to share Việt Nam’s heritage with the international community. Female officers from Việt...
The vital interconnection between social well-being and environmental health
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 2, 2025
By Garang Garang Adim The foundation of any thriving society lies in the well-being of its people and the health of its environment. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), social well-being refers to the overall health, happiness, and...
Coming Home to Rebuild: How Returnees Are Shaping the Future of South Sudan
The City Review
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July 1, 2025
By Suzan Peter Mabuong For years, war and hardship pushed many South Sudanese men and women to leave their homeland in search of safety, education, and opportunity. Some ended up in refugee camps, others built new lives in places like the United...
IMF ranks South Sudan poorest country in 2025
The City Review
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July 1, 2025
By James Chatim South Sudan has been ranked as the world’s poorest country in 2025, according to new data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), estimating the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita at $251. In the list, the...
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How civil wars in Sudan and South Sudan jeopardise Africa’s security
Firstpost
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July 1, 2025
The ongoing civil wars in Sudan and South Sudan are among the most complex and interconnected conflicts in the world today. Though distinct in their origins and dynamics, they are increasingly intertwined. This convergence is not merely a matter...
Second Jr. NBA season kicks off in South Sudan
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 1, 2025
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Second season of Junior National Basketball Association (NBA) League, kicked off last Saturday at Nimra Talata Basketball Stadium in Juba. The league, designed for boys and girls aged 16 and under, features 28 teams. During...
Police dragnet captures over 600 suspected gang members in juba
The City Review
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July 2, 2025
The operation, announced on Monday by the Deputy Minister of Interior and the Inspector General of Police, involves targeted searches and investigations in identified crime hotspots. By Binia Elizabeth Security forces have arrested more than 600...
Bishop Carlassare: South Sudan needs the peace of the Gospel
Vatican News
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June 30, 2025
The Bishop of Bentiu reflects on the fragile state of South Sudan as the nation moves toward the 2026 elections. The Comboni missionary calls for a courageous embrace of Gospel peace and nonviolence, urging the Church, schools, and local...
South Sudan faces refugee surge amid Sudan crisis
Sudans Post
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June 30, 2025
New Sudanese refugees, mostly women and children, are arriving in Chad. (UNHCR photo) JUBA — South Sudan is grappling with a growing influx of refugees, the majority of whom are fleeing the ongoing crisis in Sudan, according to government and...
Ailing Salva Kiir prepares volatile succession
The Standard
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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir at KICC, Nairobi. [File, Standard] With South Sudan's President Salva Kiir undergoing medical tests abroad after years of rumours about his health, analysts say a long-gestating plan has been set in motion to...
Veteran South Sudanese politician Teresa Cirisio dies at 67 in Cairo
Eye Radio
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June 30, 2025
Author: Alhadi Hawari | Published: 7 hours ago Late Teresa Cirisio was a staunch advocate for women's rights and a prominent figure in national politics and civil society|Courtesy A veteran South Sudanese politician, Teresa Cirisio, has died at...
Captain Ajak: Old ways, bad laws hurt South Sudan’s women economically
Eye Radio
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June 30, 2025
Captain Ajak Anthony Akol during the Women's Leadership Conference held from 25th to 27th June in Juba. (Courtesy of Concern) JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – South Sudan’s first female maritime captain, Ajak Anthony Akol, has said women in the...