Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
South Sudan says US deportees under government care
African Insider
·
July 9, 2025
Juba – War-torn South Sudan has said it is looking after a group of eight criminal migrants controversially deported from the United States. Only one of them is from South Sudan. The administration of US President Donald Trump is trying to move...
South Sudan's president Salva Kiir dismisses army chief Paul Nang Majok
Africanews
·
July 9, 2025
The president of South Sudan Salva Kiir has dismissed the army chief after seven months in the role and appointed a successor, as announced on state radio. No explanation was provided for the dismissal of Paul Nang Majok in the announcement made...
Happy South Sudan Independence Day Anniversary 2025
Number One Citizen Daily
·
July 9, 2025
By James Aniceto Batikayo I had the honor to attend the first peace talks in 2012 at Addis Ababa and the talks that culminated in the Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R. ARCSS) 2018. In this regard, I wish on this...
Today in History: South Sudan becomes an independent nation
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
·
July 9, 2025
Today is Wednesday, July 9, the 190th day of 2024. There are 175 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 9, 2011, South Sudan officially became an independent nation. Also on this date: In 1850, President Zachary Taylor died of...
Message From The Chairperson Of The African Union Commission On Independence Day Of The Republic Of South Sudan
MENAFN
·
July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of South Sudan on the occasion of their Independence Day. This day...
Beyond Sight; White canes unlock freedom for South Sudan’s visually impaired
Number One Citizen Daily
·
July 9, 2025
By Kei Emmanuel Duku For many visually impaired individuals in South Sudan, daily life has long presented a daunting landscape of unseen obstacles, profound dependence, and often, isolation. Navigating bustling, unpaved streets, avoiding open...
South Sudan says US deportees are under government care
The Standard
·
July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump, accompanied by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R), discusses his decorating of the Cabinet Room during a cabinet meeting at the White House on July 08, 2025 in Washington,...
Statement By Anita Kiki Gbeho, Deputy Special Representative Of The UN Secretary General, On South Sudan's 14Th Anniversary Of Independence
MENAFN
·
July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) As South Sudan approaches 14 years of independence, I reiterate the United Nations' ongoing support to the country and its people. This year's Independence Day offers South Sudan's leaders a renewed opportunity to prioritize...
Thailand–South Sudan relations expected to grow despite limited diplomatic engagement
The Nation Thailand
·
July 9, 2025
Bilateral trade and economic cooperation According to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bilateral trade between Thailand and South Sudan was valued at US$20.75 million in 2018. Thailand exported goods worth $20.74 million while importing goods...
Ahead of Independence Day, Catholic Bishop Urges South Sudanese to Commit to Peace in Daily Acts, “not abstract idea”
ACI Africa
·
July 8, 2025
He calls for commitment to good governance as another appropriate way of celebrating South Sudan’s Independence Day. “All people must be honest in their own office and work, exercising leadership to serve fellow citizens, looking for the common...
Juba, Qatar National Bank agree to expedite $700M debt resolution
Eye Radio
·
July 9, 2025
Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 2 hours ago Dr. Marial Dongrin, Minister of Finance and Planning| Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Finance and Planning The Ministry of Finance and Planning and Qatar National Bank have agreed to expedite...
Ambassador praises South Sudan-Ethiopia Relations
Number One Citizen Daily
·
July 9, 2025
By Alan Clement Outgoing Ethiopian Ambassador to Juba, Nebil Mahdi Abdullahi, has praised South Sudan for cordial relations with Ethiopia. The former envoy made the remarks while meeting President Salva Kiir on Monday at the State House in Juba....
South Sudan defends receiving deportees from U.S.
Radio Tamazuj
·
July 8, 2025
South Sudan’s government has defended its decision to receive third-country nationals and one South Sudanese citizen recently deported from the United States, after facing domestic criticism for failing to clarify the terms of its agreement with...
South Sudan says 8 men deported from the US are now in its custody
Associated Press
·
July 8, 2025
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudanese authorities confirmed on Tuesday that eight men deported from the United States were now in the custody of the government of the African country. Apuk Ayuel, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry, told...
South Sudan welcomes convicted deportees ‘in spirit of mutual respect’
Sudans Post
·
July 8, 2025
Apuk Ayuel Mayen, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – The government of South Sudan has welcomed what the Donald Trump administration called “worst of the worst aliens” in the spirit of...
Governor, Rabi focuses on fostering peace, unity
Number One Citizen Daily
·
July 9, 2025
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State governor has reaffirmed his commitment to advance policies that foster peace, unity, and security in the state. Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, speaking on the nation’s fourteenth anniversary, said...
South Sudan’s Longest Cholera Outbreak Enters Critical Stage
Scoop
·
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 9:29 am Press Release: UN News 8 July 2025 The outbreak – which started in September 2024 and was confirmed a month later – comes amidst a protracted humanitarian crisis exacerbated by rising intercommunal violence, climate...
Governor warns against illegal land demarcations
Number One Citizen Daily
·
July 9, 2025
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has urged residents to stop illegal demarcation of public land. The governor, in a press statement, noted that there were reports of illegal allotment of public space...
South Sudan says US deportees are in government's care
Yahoo Sports - Canada
·
July 8, 2025
NAIROBI (Reuters) -South Sudan said on Tuesday that eight migrants deported to the African nation by the Trump administration were currently in the care of the authorities in Juba after they lost a legal battle to halt their transfer to the...
UN calls on South Sudan leaders to settle differences
Number One Citizen Daily
·
July 8, 2025
By Lodu William Odiya As South Sudan marks 14th Independence Anniversary, the United Nations has called on the country’s political leaders to resolve their differences, work towards peace and development. UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special...