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Victorian Premier Issues Statement 8 September
The National Tribune
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September 8, 2025
VIC Premier On behalf of the Victorian Government, I send my profound condolences directly to the families, friends and schoolmates of two children we lost to a senseless crime. One was 15. One was just 12. Crime hurts everyone in our community –...
Bank of South Sudan bans hoarding of currency, commodities
Eye Radio
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September 3, 2025
Author: Obaj Okuj | Published: 6 hours ago Bank of South Sudan headquarters in Jebel, Juba. (Photo: Eye Radio). JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) —The Bank of South Sudan has banned the hoarding of currency and commodities, warning that individuals,...
Trump Administration Plans Deportation of US Citizen to Eswatini Amid Legal Battle
Mezha
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September 6, 2025
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday informed Kilmar Abrego Garcia about a new plan to deport him to Eswatini – a small African country, despite previous efforts to return him to other nations. In an email to a...
Juba denies deal with 'Israel', US to host Palestinians, deportees
Al Mayadeen
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September 4, 2025
South Sudan has denied reports linking it to a Gaza relocation plan, rejecting speculation that it would host Palestinians displaced by Netanyahu’s proposals. The government of South Sudan has firmly denied reports that it would accept...
South Sudan’s president fires 3 ministers, governor
Yeni Safak
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September 2, 2025
South Sudan's president sacked three ministers and the governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal state Monday in his latest Cabinet reshuffle. In the first decree read out on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), Salva Kiir fired...
World Cup qualifying - Morocco book their spot, but everyone else must battle forth
ESPN Africa
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September 8, 2025
Africa's national sides were back in action this week for the first international break of the 2025-26 season, with all eyes on the prize of qualification for next year's World Cup amidst some blockbuster fixtures. Here are the big talking points...
Economic and Political Fragility and Insecurity: A Climate Triple Threat in South Sudan
New Security Beat - Washington DC
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September 3, 2025
Climate-related catastrophes are posing significant challenges in already-fragile South Sudan. When record-breaking floods again swept across the country in mid-2024, for instance, the disaster affected 1.4 million people, with the cumulative...
The Sovereignty Party: A Sovereign Solution for South Sudan’s Triple Crisis?
Number One Citizen Daily
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September 3, 2025
Since its hard-won independence in 2011, South Sudan’s journey has been marred by a devastating trifecta of political instability, social fragmentation, and economic collapse. The promise of liberation has faded, replaced by a grim reality where...
South Sudan clash kills 14 in renewed violence in north
The Gazette - Colorado
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JUBA (Reuters) -At least four soldiers and 10 militia members were killed in fighting in an area of South Sudan where previous clashes led to the arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar, the military said on Tuesday. The arrest of Machar - a...
South Sudan’s Livestock and Farming Practices Fuel Carbon Emissions, Experts Say
Number One Citizen Daily
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September 2, 2025
Expert says the large herds of cattle through their hooves also contributes to destruction of soil texture resulting into soil erosion and leaching of critical plant nutrients/Courtesy photo. By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan is facing a new...
South Sudan’s Financial Mismanagement Forces Outsourcing of Climate Fund
Number One Citizen Daily
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September 2, 2025
UNDP Deputy Resident Representative on left having some light moments with the South Sudan Undersecretary of Environment/Kei Emmanuel Duku By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan is set to begin a significant journey next year with the implementation of...
Steamboat Springs School District named in federal lawsuit for ‘cruel’ treatment of disabled students
Steamboat Pilot & Today - Colorado
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September 5, 2025
A civil lawsuit filed in federal district court against the Steamboat Springs School District accuses multiple paraprofessionals of “cruel, discriminatory behavior” towards students with disabilities, according to the complaint and jury demand....
UN peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and Congo under threat over US funding cuts
Africanews
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September 3, 2025
United Nations peacekeeping missions are facing significant financial pressure, as United States budget cuts could limit their ability to protect civilians in countries like South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a UN peacekeeping...
Opinion| Adrift in a sea of moral equivalence: U.S. policy challenges in South Sudan
Radio Tamazuj
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September 3, 2025
Among Western nations, the United States has historically played a leading role in South Sudan’s path to independence. Over several decades, Washington invested billions of dollars in aid, development, and diplomatic initiatives. The U.S....
UJOSS and Indian Embassy Partner to Strengthen South Sudan Journalism
Number One Citizen Daily
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September 3, 2025
The Indian Envoy to South Sudan in middle flagged by UJOSS Secretary General on the right and UJOSS Warrap State Secretary/Courtesy By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a significant move to bolster journalism in South Sudan, the Union of Journalists of South...
Influencing change through flexible funding - conversations with women’s rights organisations in Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen
Saferworld
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Downloads Developed as part of the Resourcing Change project, this paper brings together the perspectives of 19 women’s rights organisations from Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen. It examines the funding barriers they face – and the difference...
Families ‘shattered’ and community ‘terrified’ as police continue to hunt alleged machete murderers
The Guardian
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September 8, 2025
The families of two children allegedly murdered in Melbourne’s outer west on the weekend are “shattered” and the community “terrified” as police continue to hunt the perpetrators responsible for the machete killings. It comes as the Victorian...
As Ethiopia launches Africa’s biggest dam, citizens are hopeful despite concerns by Egypt and Sudan
Associated Press
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September 8, 2025
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Fanuse Adete is among those Ethiopians looking forward to finally getting connected to the national electricity grid when the Grand Renaissance Dam, which will be inaugurated Tuesday, becomes fully operational. The...
The 10 Sunderland players in international action on Friday - when do they kick-off and how to watch
Sunderland Echo
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September 5, 2025
Sunderland have a number of players in international action on Friday... One of the many side effects of Sunderland’s impressive summer transfer window is a sudden upswing in the number of Black Cats players who are involved in international...
President Kiir urges newly sworn-in officials to serve citizens, not themselves
The City Review
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September 4, 2025
In his remarks, President Kiir underscored that the legitimacy of leaders rests on their service to the people, not on personal gain. By Aguok Chok President Salva Kiir has directed the newly sworn-in government officials to dedicate themselves to...