Pope Francis to visit South Sudan
Pope Francis. Photo: Reuters/Vatican News Juba, December 25, 2020 (SSNA) — Pope Francis says he will visit South Sudan as soon as possible. On Thursday, the Pope delivered his 2020…
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Review of South Sudan’s Local Content Policy and its Utilization by Different Industrial Sectors to Promote Economic Development
Peter Reat Gatkuoth. Photo: File By Peter Reat Gatkuoth Abstract October 27. 2020 (SSNA) — Too many resource-rich countries remain challenged by undiversified economic structures with weak industrial bases, high…
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Eastern Jikany Nuer Initiative Council denies writing a letter to President Kiir
A section of Nuer Community members seen here in this undated photo participating in a past Nuer Community meeting in the United States. Photo: SSNA/File The Eastern Jikany Peace Initiative…
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Cargo plane crashes in South Sudan, at least 7 people dead
Photo: File Juba, August 22, 2020 (SSNA) — A cargo plane carrying three passengers and five crew members crashed on Saturday in an area locally known as ‘Kameru neighborhood’. The…
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At least 70 people dead after civilians refused to hand over guns to government forces
Government soldiers patrolling… Photo: Reuters Juba, August 11, 2020 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s government soldiers have carried out a disarmament campaign which resulted in the death of more than 70…
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“Monstrous cowards” killed children, South Sudan’s church leaders say
Photo: SSNA/File Juba, August 7, 2020 (SSNA) — Church leaders in Tambura and Yambio are terrified as the rest of the people of South Sudan after killers or a killer…
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South Sudanese economist fled to the United States after death threats
Peter Biar Ajak (right) with his wife. Photo: journalstar.com/File Nairobi/Juba, July 24, 2020 (SSNA) — A prominent South Sudanese economist and activist Peter Biar Ajak has fled to the United…
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Salva Kiir’s assault on political reforms
Photo: SSNA/File By Duop Chak Wuol July 19, 2020 (SSNA) — Born a fighter, revered for his presumptuous good behavior during the struggle, worked his way up to the then…
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US wants South Sudan to execute reforms before lifting sanctions
U.S Ambassador to South Sudan Thomas Hushek. Photo: Eye Radio/File Juba, July 18, 2020 (SSNA) — The United States is willing to lift sanctions imposed on South Sudan if the…
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How South Sudan economic outlook will look like if current political turmoil remains unresolved
Gatwech Gach Gatwech. Photo: File What Might be the Potential or Possible Drive for South Sudan Economy and Administration to a Failure and Collapse? By Gatwech Gach Gatwech “On this…
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