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Civilian Death Toll in South Sudan Reaches Five-Year High
News Central TV
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July 3, 2025
South Sudan has witnessed a dramatic surge in violence, with civilian deaths reaching their highest level in nearly five years, the United Nations revealed on Wednesday. According to the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), 739 civilians were...
Kiir’s Health Woes Unsettle South Sudan Politics
News Central TV
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July 3, 2025
As South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir returns from a 10-day trip abroad, officially billed as an economic mission, reports suggest he was undergoing medical tests—reviving longstanding concerns over the 73-year-old leader’s health and fuelling...
Inclusive youth participation in governance, critical for South Sudan’s future
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 3, 2025
By Lodu William Odiya Youth are advised to embrace individual roles and responsibilities in building a more peaceful, prosperous future for all South Sudanese. Spokesperson of South Sudan National Elections Commission (NEC), George Lemi Yata...
China vows to advance Africa, South Sudan partnerships
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 3, 2025
By Kei Emmanuel Duku China reaffirms unwavering commitment to strengthening cooperation with Africa as a whole and South Sudan. Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan, Ma Qiang, made the remarks on Tuesday during “Topping-Out” ceremony for Phase Two of...
President Kiir returns to Juba
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 3, 2025
By Lodu William Odiya President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to the country after an official visit to United Arab Emirates. The head of state was received at Juba international Airport by the vice president for Economic cluster, Dr. Benjamin...
Lawyers Fight to Halt Deportation of Migrant Alleging Torture in El Salvador’s Infamous Mega-Prison
[your]NEWS
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July 3, 2025
By Gloria Ogbonna Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia have filed a harrowing amended complaint in federal court, detailing the alleged abuse he suffered after being deported to El Salvador in defiance of a court order—and warning that a new...
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...
The Bush Hunters of Makur Panalang: Remembering the Evenings of Bows, Arrows, and Loyal Dogs in Yirol, South Sudan
PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd
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July 3, 2025
By Dr. Sunday de John, Nairobi, Kenya Thursday, 04 July 2025 (PW) — In Makur-Panalang village, where “Kesh”, a kind of sorghum swayed like gold in the evening breeze and the land stretched wide beneath the setting sun, the close of day used to...
In-tray of tasks, expectations as President Kiir jets back
The City Review
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July 3, 2025
Head of state welcomed back to country after ten-days absence on official visit to UAE, as he moves into a public booming with optimism, expectations ahead of the country’s 14th indepedence By Emmanuel Mandella President Salva Kiir yesterday (on...
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,...
UN Reports Over 700 Civilians Killed in South Sudan in First Quarter of 2025
The City Review
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July 3, 2025
The total number of victims—1,607—marks an 86 percent increase compared to the last quarter of 2024, making it the highest toll in any three-month period since 2020 By Anak Dut Where have all the people gone? Gone to graveyards every one. Oh, when...
Lower prices or lose license, Torit mayor warns traders
Radio Tamazuj
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July 3, 2025
The mayor of Torit Municipal Council, Eastern Equatoria State, on Wednesday warned traders against unjustified increases in commodity prices and demanded an immediate reduction, threatening to revoke the licenses of violators. During a meeting...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Activist urges Juba City Council to utilize tax for roads improvement
The City Review
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July 3, 2025
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani on Wednesday called on the City Council to prioritize essential services particularly roads improvement from tax revenue. By James Chatim Juba City Council has been challenged to use the collected taxes...
Ailing president Salva Kiir prepares volatile succession
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 3, 2025
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...
IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh meets officials in Juba
Eye Radio
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July 3, 2025
Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 1 hour ago IGAD Executive Secretary Dr Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu and govt officials pose for a photo in Juba after Wednesdays' meeting|Courtesy The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development...
Dear Governor Dr Riek Gai: Appoints Abraham Dau Dhieu (Junior Dau) as Youth and Sports Minister in Jonglei State
PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd
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July 2, 2025
An Open Letter to Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok: Please Appoint Abraham Dau Dhieu Kon (Junior Dau) as Minister for Youth and Sports in Jonglei State. By Naih Garang, Kampala, Uganda Wednesday, 02 July 2025 (PW) — Your Excellency, I...
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...
South Sudan launches 58-mln-USD project to retain children in school
Xinhua News Agency
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JUBA, July 2 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan on Wednesday launched a four-year project to expand access to quality, inclusive education and improve learning outcomes for children, especially girls and marginalized groups. The project, funded with 58...
Over 700 civilians killed across South Sudan in first quarter of 2025 — UN
Eye Radio
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July 2, 2025
Author: Elshiekh Chol Ajieng | Published: 6 hours ago Armed men seen moving alongside displaced civilians following inter-communal violence in Tonj North County. Oct 2024. (-) More than 700 civilians were killed, 149 abducted, and 40 subjected to...