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Supreme Court OKs deportations to South Sudan
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the deportation of several immigrants who were put on a flight in May bound for South Sudan, a war- ravaged country where they have no ties. The decision comes...
Supreme Court Lets Trump Banish Immigrants to South Sudan
The Intercept
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July 3, 2025
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted a request by the Trump administration to send eight men who have spent more than a month imprisoned on a U.S. military base in Djibouti to war-ravaged South Sudan. Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown...
Supreme Court rules Trump admin can deport illegal immigrant criminals to South Sudan
The Post Millenial
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July 3, 2025
"I do not see how a district court can compel compliance with an order that this Court has stayed," Justice Kagan said. The Supreme Court on Thursday issued an unsigned order stating that a handful of illegal immigrant criminals whom the Trump...
Opinion| Mechanization: A vehicle for agricultural development in South Sudan
Radio Tamazuj
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July 3, 2025
A thriving agricultural sector is essential for sustainable peace and development in South Sudan. With an estimated 95% of the population relying on farming, fishing, or herding for food and income, agriculture is the backbone of the economy and...
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,...
NCA reports huge internet growth in South Sudan
Eye Radio
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July 3, 2025
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 5 hours ago Juba, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – Digital connectivity across South Sudan has significantly risen, with internet users increasing from 1.3 million in 2024 to 1.9 million in 2025, and mobile phone users...
President Kiir Returns to South Sudan After Lengthy UAE Visit
News Central TV
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July 3, 2025
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has returned to the capital Juba following a prolonged stay in the United Arab Emirates, state media reported on Wednesday—a trip that had sparked speculation about his health. Kiir, who departed for the UAE on...
The Government Of The Federal Democratic Republic Of Ethiopia And The World Bank Sign USD 1 Billion Financing Agreement To Support Economic Reform And Inclusive Growth
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank have signed a Financing Agreement amounting to USD 1 billion under the Second Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Development Policy Operation (DPO) in a grant and concessional loan....
UK, US, South Sudan top list as Kenyan banks transport cash across borders
Business Insider Africa
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July 3, 2025
This trend was highlighted in the latest Survey on Cross-Border Movement of Cash, which revealed that 15 commercial banks representing 39.4% of all licensed banks in Kenya are engaged in cross-border cash shipments. The report, compiled by Kenyan...
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...
Jobs in South Sudan; Where do they really go?
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 3, 2025
By Isaac Chol Aguer The other night, while strolling through Facebook, I came across a post from a friend asking a question so simple it hurt: “Who actually gets the jobs posted on South Sudan NGO Forum?” I laughed, not because it was funny — but...
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...
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...
SSRA suspends Juba city zoning, taxpayer registration
Eye Radio
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July 4, 2025
Author: Emmanuel J. Akile | Published: 2 hours ago SSRA Commissioner General Simon Akuei speaks to Eye Radio. April 9, 2025. (Photo: Lou Nelson). The South Sudan Revenue Authority has temporarily suspended the Juba City Zoning and Taxpayer...
Weekly Tanker Market Monitor: Sudan Crude Oil Exports via Bashayer
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 4, 2025
Since late April 2023, Sudan has been gripped by an internal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has significantly disrupted crude oil exports via the Bashayer terminal. Although most of the...
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...
Race for NRM Entrepreneurs Chair hots up with entry of businessman King Ceasor Augustus Mulenga
Independent (Uganda)
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July 4, 2025
Mulenga’s nomination announced by Dr Tanga Odoi as Party Secretary General Todwong (right) looks on Businessman King Ceasor Augustus Mulenga pledges affordable credit in bid for NRM Entrepreneurs Chair Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prominent...
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...
CES govt rejects SSRA’s zoning of Juba, citing constitutional breach
Eye Radio
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July 4, 2025
Author: Alhadi Hawari | Published: 9 minutes ago CES Cabinet rejected SSRA's Zoning of Juba in Thursday's meeting.|CES Press Unit The Central Equatoria State (CES) Government has rejected a recent move by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA)...
Elon Musk's Starlink goes live in Chad, its 24th market in Africa
Business Insider Africa
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July 4, 2025
Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially commenced operations in Chad, following the finalisation of its licensing process and confirmation via the company’s official availability map. The...