China vows to develop South Sudan, improves cooperation
China’s Jinping (right) with South Sudan’s Kiir (left) in Beijing on August 31, 2018. Juba, April 11, 2019 (SSNA) — China’s new Ambassador to South Sudan, Hua Ning, said his…
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South Sudan rebel leader arrives in Italy for a summit at the Vatican
SPLM-IO leader Dr. Machar received at the airport by the Vatican officials. Photo: File Juba, April 10, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudanese main opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar has arrived…
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South Sudan self-proclaim tycoon charged in Uganda
Lawrence Lual Malong Jr. Photo: File Kampala/Juba, April 6, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudanese tycoon Larence Lual Malong Yor Jr who has been bragging about his wealth for years has…
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Pope Francis to host South Sudan’s rival leaders next week
President Kiir (right), SPLM-IO leader Dr. Machar (left). Photo: EPA April 5, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudanese main rival leaders President Salva Kiir and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition…
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US declares South Sudan “threat” to its national security
US President Donald J. Trump. Photo: The White House Juba, April 2, 2019 (SSNA) — The United States has again declared South Sudan as a threat to its national and…
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South Africa to build $1 billion oil refinery in South Sudan
Photo: File/Getty Images Juba, April 1, 2019 (SSNA) — South Africa has confirmed that it is negotiating a deal that would allow Cape Town to build a $1 billion dollars…
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Why SPLM reunification is irrelevant
From left to right: SPLM-IO leader Dr. Riek Machar, President Salva Kiir, and other political parties leaders during a singing ceremony of the September 2018 peace agreement. By Duop Chak…
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UN raises alarm over possible delay in the formation of South Sudan transitional government
Photo: UN Juba, March 29, 2019 (SSNA) — The head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) David Shearer says the time stipulated in the September 2018 peace…
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South Sudan lawmaker killed in Upper Nile
Photo: USA Today Juba, March 27, 2019 (SSNA) — A South Sudanese Member of Parliament (MP) was shot dead by unknown assailants while on a peace mission in Upper Nile…
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South Sudan seeks close ties with Qatar to boost oil output
Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth (right), Abdallah Mubarak Al-Khalifa (left). Photo: African Exponent/File Juba, March 26, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan wants Qatar to help in its plan to increase oil output…
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South Sudan charges 7 people with insurgency
Peter Biar Ajak. Photo: Reuters Juba, March 25, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan National Security has charged seven people with an insurgency, sabotage, and possession of weapons with intent to…
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South Sudan oil sector is run by a Mob-like group, official says
Photo: oilprice.com Juba, March 23, 2019 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s oil is secretly being run, manages, and auctioned off by a small group hand-picked by President Salva Kiir, a confidential…
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Japan donates $25 million for South Sudan’s peace and development
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Photo: Japan Prime Minister Office Juba, March 20, 2019 (SSNA) — Japan has donated $25 million dollars for peace and development in South Sudan, the…
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South Sudan accused of selling “nontransparent” oil advances
Photo: Getty Images/File Juba, March 20, 2019 (SSNA) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has accused South Sudanese government of contracting oil advances that are not transparent and urges the…
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US honors Irish nun for education work in South Sudan
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Photo: US Embassy in Nigeria Juba, March 8, 2019 (SSNA) — The United States Department of State has awarded the annual International Women of…
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Asian, middle east oil firms are complicit in South Sudan civil war, report says
Seen in this photo are Chinese oil workers in an oil filed in Paloch. Photo: AP Juba, March 6, 2019 (SSNA) — Oil companies operating in South Sudan have contributed…
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