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South Sudan to spend $385,000 on regional scientific conference
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan will host the 10th East African Regional Health and Scientific Conference in Juba from June 25th to 27th, with the government allocating $385,000 for the event. Ben Gideon Mabor, the Undersecretary for the East...

Russia prepares to open embassy in South Sudan, says diplomat
Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 4 hours ago Chol Tong Mayay, South Sudan Ambassador to Russia|Courtesy Moscow is preparing to open its embassy in the Republic of South Sudan, according to South Sudan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation. Chol...

Russia, Iran or Pakistan, why China backs those needling neighbours into conflicts: It’s arms business
China has emerged as the primary profiteer of conflicts in recent years as its military exports are increasingly making their way to conflict zones. In recent years, Chinese weapons have been used in conflict by Pakistan, Russia, Yemen-based...
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Khaman Maluach Drafted by NBA After South Sudanese Visas Were Revoked by Trump Administration
NEED TO KNOW The Phoenix Suns selected Khaman Maluach with the 10th pick during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft The Duke basketball star's selection comes months after the Trump Administration revoked his visa In April, President Donald...

Intelsat Partners With Forest Whitaker NGO to Connect Learning Centers in South Sudan and Uganda
Intelsat is upgrading connectivity at 10 Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative sites in South Sudan and Uganda to support education. Photo: WPDI Intelsat is deploying high-speed internet to a number of community centers in South Sudan and...

South Sudan’s Kiir travels to UAE
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit departed Juba on Sunday for the United Arab Emirates on an official diplomatic visit, his office announced. Kiir was seen off at the Juba International Airport by senior government officials, including...

Wealthy Wall Street recluse claims he was duped by Harvard fellow into funding weapons for alleged coup in South Sudan
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A wealthy Wall Street “recluse”...

Tap social media for jobs, former governor of Central Bank urges youth
By Ngor Deng Matem African youth, especially, South Sudanese university students, must proactively safeguard their future through diligent education, practical skill acquisition, digital competence and conduct. Dr. James Alic Garang, former...

Ethiopia’s Growing Poverty Crisis Amidst Conflict and Economic Challenges
Ethiopia, once heralded as a beacon of rapid economic growth in Africa, now faces a daunting reversal of fortunes. Despite recording an impressive 8.1% GDP growth in fiscal year 2023/24, the country is grappling with a deepening poverty crisis...

Trump DOJ Seeks Supreme Court Enforcement After Biden Judge Blocks Deportation Order to South Sudan
Trump administration asks high court to shut down lower court defiance over deportation case By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The Trump administration’s Department of Justice on Tuesday pressed the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a Biden-appointed...

Opinion| Mental health crisis is jeopardizing the future of our nation!
South Sudan, the youngest country in the world, has fought and won many battles. This happened because South Sudanese are known for their resilience and grit. They have braved oppressive Arab rule, protracted civil wars, devastating famine, and...

South Sudan, IMF agree Fund-monitored programme to lay foundation for economic stability
21 june 2025 - 08:05:40 MA/AR 364 Views Panafrican News Agency Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - Staff of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) IMF and the South Sudanese authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on a nine-month Staff-Monitored...

Tanzania: Entrepreneur sees ‘a lot of money’ in agriculture
Hadija Jabiri Hadija Jabiri, founder of agribusiness company GBRI, sees untapped potential across Tanzania’s agricultural sector, particularly in processing fruit, vegetables and grains into value-added products. “You can make a lot of money out...

Marriage and Dowries in South Sudan: A Tradition at a Crossroads
By Suzan Peter Mabuong In South Sudan, marriage has always been more than just the union of two people, it is a sacred bond, a social contract, a joining of families, and a deeply rooted cultural tradition. Yet in today’s society, what was once a...

Motorists Demand Police Intervention Over Emerging Crisis
The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has called on the National Police Service to intervene, following an influx of undocumented drivers flooding the industry. Citing a now-flagged report by the NPS that at least 122...

No rejoicing in rising crude oil prices for S. Sudan, economist warns
The conflict between Iran and Israel has led to fear of global war, with Tehran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz that accounts for 20 percent of the world’s oil export. By Chuol Chanyong A senior economic analyst has cautioned the...

Supreme Court rules Trump can rapidly deport immigrants to Libya, South Sudan and other countries they aren’t from
For the past several months, the Trump administration has been trying to deport immigrants to countries they are not from – despite an April 2025 federal ruling that had blocked the White House from doing so. A divided Supreme Court decided on...

Supreme Court allows Trump to remove migrants to South Sudan and other turmoil-filled countries
By Angélica Franganillo Díaz and John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday granted President Donald Trump’s emergency request to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their homeland, including places like South Sudan, with...

Bank of Uganda Bolsters Gold Reserves Amid Global Uncertainty
By David Mwanje The Bank of Uganda’s strategists in Kampala are navigating a shifting global economic landscape, with the U.S. dollar’s dominance under scrutiny and gold emerging as a key asset. The 2025 OMFIF Global Public Investor (GPI) report,...

South Sudan seeks digital future at St. Petersburg economic forum
By Alan Clement and Nakwam Rose A high-level delegation from South Sudan is participating in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Russia, held from June 18 to 21, 2025. The delegation aims to leverage the global platform to...