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Frustrated judge blasts Trump team over deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia: ‘Like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall’
The Independent
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July 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
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...
South Sudan hires veteran-led US firm to deliver aid
TRT World
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By GDP, South Sudan is the poorest nation in the world. A US-run company which includes military veterans is now helping airdrop food to remote war-torn regions. But as Rahul Radhakrishnan reports, the delivery system isn't welcomed by all.
MP Mary Ayen elected President of South Sudan Volleyball Federation
Eye Radio
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June 30, 2025
Author: Elsheikh Chol | Published: 5 hours ago Hon. Mary Ayen, newly elected President of the South Sudan Volleyball Federation and Deputy Speaker of the Council of States. (Photo: Office of the President) JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – The South...
AU names former Somali PM as special envoy to South Sudan
Eye Radio
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June 30, 2025
Author: Emmanuel J. Akile | Published: 3 hours ago Ali was Somalia’s Prime Minister from June 2011 to October 2012 and later as President of Puntland in 2014 till 2019|Courtesy The Chairperson of the African Union Commission has appointed former...
Africa’s trade stunted by poor market intelligence – Afreximbank
Punch
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June 30, 2025
The African Export-Import Bank has warned that Africa’s failure to trade effectively within itself stems largely from poor market intelligence, weak connectivity, and the absence of structured trade platforms. The Executive Vice President,...
Ethiopia, World Bank Sign 1 Billion USD Financing Agreement to Support Economic Reform & Inclusive Growth
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July 4, 2025 (ENA)-- The Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank have signed a financing agreement amounting to 1 billion USD under the Second Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Development Policy Operation (DPO) in a grant and...
Captain Ajak: Old ways, bad laws hurt South Sudan’s women economically
Eye Radio
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June 30, 2025
Captain Ajak Anthony Akol during the Women's Leadership Conference held from 25th to 27th June in Juba. (Courtesy of Concern) JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – South Sudan’s first female maritime captain, Ajak Anthony Akol, has said women in the...
Opinion| Dr. George Elombi appointed President of Afreximbank: What it means for South Sudan’s economic future
Radio Tamazuj
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June 30, 2025
The appointment of Dr. George Elombi as the new President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), effective September 2025, marks a significant moment in the evolution of Africa’s financial...
CEPO launches ‘Yozega’ campaign to rescue South Sudan from gang violence
The City Review
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June 30, 2025
The campaign, set for launching after Independence Day celebrations, it aimed at eradicating gang activities in the capital, Juba and other notorious regions By Emmanuel Mandella In response to the alarming surge in gang violence across South...
Building a strong health system in fragile and conflict affected South Sudan
The City Review
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June 30, 2025
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon South Sudan is ranked among the fragile states in the world. According to American research firm Fund for Peace and the Foreign Policy magazine (in its annual 2024 report), placed South Sudan third among the most fragile...
IGAD chief hails Juba’s commitment to peace
Eye Radio
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July 3, 2025
Author: Koang Pal Chang | Published: 2 hours ago IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu and Benjamin Bol Mel Kuol, Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster of the Republic of South Sudan, on July 3, 2025. PHOTO/@IGADsecretariat/X...
South Sudan, Sudan yet to agree on oil export fees
The City Review
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June 28, 2025
Since gaining independence from Sudan in 2011, South Sudan’s access to oil a valuable resource that once accounted for about 350,000 barrels per day has been intricately tied to its northern neighbor. By Emmanuel Mandella Discussions between Sudan...
Dr. John Garang University remains closed amid food shortage, says student leader
Eye Radio
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July 6, 2025
Author: Elsheikh Chol Ajeing | Published: 19 hours ago Sign Post at the gate of Dr John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology - courtesy A student leader at Dr. John Garang Memorial University says the institution has remained...
South Sudan woman swindled KSh 580k by Kitui witchdoctor, shares WhatsApp chats:...
TUKO
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June 27, 2025
Francy Arunga fell in love with a businessman who later opened an outlet for her to manage, as she was also business-oriented To boost their sales, Arunga contacted a witch doctor from Kitui county, seeking his help to improve the business...
SSRA launches zoning, registration of taxpayers in Juba
The City Review
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July 3, 2025
By James Chatim South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has commenced the zoning and registration of taxpayers in Juba, a move the body said is part of its ongoing efforts to enhance domestic revenue mobilization and taxpayer compliance. Simon Akuei...
Russian chess icon associated to S-Sudan coup plan
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Former world chess champion and Russian dissident Garry Kasparov has been named in connection with an alleged coup attempt in South Sudan, according to a report by Bloomberg on Wednesday. The story centers on Peter Ajak, a Harvard fellow...
South Sudan native Khaman Maluach has tearful reaction after Rockets select him in NBA Draft
Fox Wilmington - North Carolina
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June 27, 2025
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Phoenix Suns’ roster will look vastly different this fall. Just a few days before the 2025 NBA Draft, reports of a trade involving Kevin Durant surfaced. The deal is expected to send the two-time NBA...
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...
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...