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The dirty politics of South Sudan puts its oar in St. Teresa’s affairs 

Opinions, Religion
Arrival of Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops to St Peter and Paul Cathedral of the Diocese of Torit During the consecration of H.L Bishop Dr Stephen Amuyu Bishop of Torit Diocese(Photo credit: supplied)

Opinion, By Zechariah Makuach Maror, December 17, 2019(Nyamilepedia) — South Sudan is a country where people are politically acquainted with their descendant’s clan and tribal asserts which becomes a powerful culture that overcomes laws that govern all institutions. Recently there had been alleged circulating document on social media that the head of the overall Catholic Church around the world had […]

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THE REBEL SAINT OF SOUTH SUDAN

Newsbeat

GROUND ZERO IN THE CITY OF WAU December 10, 2019(SSNN)  — Sister Gracy sits on the edge of her seat as she guides her Landcruiser through the back roads of Wau, South Sudan. She knows every dusty path by heart. At five feet tall, she barely clears the steering wheel. She smiles as she peers over the dash, keeps a […]

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OPINION: Youth Should Wake UP and vote for a leader in the second national youth union convention.

Opinions
SPLA-IO officials training youth in undisclosed locations in Equatoria to wage rebellion against the Juba regime(Image source: supplied))

By John Jur Chol, Dec 04, 2019(SSNN) – As South Sudan National Youth Union second convention unveil on the 9th/12/2019, Youth should carry-on with free and fair election as a Christmas gift for the 72% demographic data of the population of South Sudan in this festive season.South Sudanese youth shouldn’t elect someone whom they will regret on later, Its time […]

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God Ordered Prophet TB Joshua To “Leave Immediately”, So He Exited South Sudan at 10:30 at Night

Newsbeat
President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Nigerian self-proclaimed Prophet Temitope Balogune in a private meeting (photo credit: PPU)

Nov 13, 2019(SSNN) — A Nigerian prosperity gospel Prophet, popularly known as TB Joshua, abruptly departed South Sudan capital at almost midnight despite that he was suppose to stay in the country for two days. Prophet TB Joshua softly apologized this morning through his Facebook page after realizing that millions of South Sudanese in the capital would wake up expecting […]

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TB JOSHUA VISITS SOUTH SUDAN, LEADS PRESIDENT IN PRAYER FOR PEACE

Breaking News, Newsbeat
Nigerian Prophet, TB Joshua, being accorded a red carpet welcome in South Sudan by President Salva Kiir(Photo credit: SSNN)

Respected Nigerian Pastor TB Joshua was personally received by South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit during a visit to the East African nation in which he led the President and government officials in prayer for peace. Nov 12, 2019(SSNN) — In the morning of Tuesday 12th November 2019, the President and First Lady welcomed Joshua upon his arrival at Juba International […]

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UNICEF appeals for US$10 million to support flood affected children in South Sudan

News, Newsbeat, UN
People crossing in flooded areas in South Sudan(Photo credit: supplied)

Nov 5, 2019(SSNN) – While water levels are continuing to rise, UNICEF in South Sudan launched a flash appeal asking for US$10 million to respond to the most immediate needs of children affected by the floods. Over 900,000 people in South Sudan, including 490,000 children, are in need of urgent assistance. Almost one-fifth of the country, which is the size […]

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Chinese firm boosts technical skills in South Sudan

Business, ITC & Telecom, News
South Sudanese officials and Chinese representatives after the commencement ceremony on April 16 (Photo credit: powerchina.cn)

Xinhua, JUBA, South Sudan; Nov 5, 2019 (SSNN) — South Sudanese and nationals of some other east African countries working in Chinese power firm, PowerChina, on the Juba power distribution project, have benefited from technical skills transfer from their Chinese counterparts. Wang Cun, executive director of PowerChina branch in South Sudan, revealed that the project supported by the African Development […]

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UN launches campaign to help students in Kenyan refugee camps

Kakuma Refugee Camp, Newsbeat, Op-Eds
Children in an over congested classroom in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya(Photo credit: UNESCO)

Xinhua, NAIROBI, Kenya; Nov 5, 2019(SSNN) — The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said Monday it has launched a campaign to raise funds for learning materials for some 150,000 pre-primary and primary students in Kenya’s refugee camps. Fathiaa Abdalla, UNHCR representative in Kenya, said the drive dubbed “No Child Left Behind” aims to provide adequate and quality education for learners in […]

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FULL ANALYSIS: Why The Parties Will Not Form The RTGNU on November 12, 2019

Analyses, Newsbeat, Politics, South Sudan
South Sudan rival leaders, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, leader of the SPLM/A(IO) and his former boss, President Salva Kiir(Photo credit: supplied)

Analysis; By Deng Elijah, Saturday, November 02, 2019(SSNN) — The recent statement by Dr. Riek Machar Teny, the designated First Vice President and the Chairman of the SPLM in Opposition, that “the SPLM/A(IO) do not want to be part of another shady deal”, which was based on a firsthand experience from 2015-16 peace agreement, has instigated unintended but expected uproars […]

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Kiir will not win peace if he continue with current strategies

Analyses, Opinions
South Sudan's troubled president Salva Kiir Mayardit (Photo credit: supplied)

Opinion, By Dr. Gatluak Ter Thach October 30th 2019 (Nyamilepedia) – In 2000, the Organization of African Unity current called African Union (AU) adopted a Lomi Declaration, replacing its long-standing tolerance of military takeovers of powers with a rejection of coups. AU strengthened its position through a number of legal instruments, include Constitutive Act of 2000 and 2002 protocols established […]

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New Report by The Sentry Details Impact of Sanctions in Sub-Saharan Africa

Newsbeat, Op-Eds, Press Releases
A panel of the Sentry Project discussing corruption, money laundering and poor leadership in South Sudan....

Sentry Press Release, Published: October 24, 2019, New York. In-Depth Study Documents Successes and Challenges of Targeted Network Sanctions and Presents Recommendations to Increase Effectiveness, Targeted network sanctions programs can be an effective tool in addressing rogue regimes and illicit actors in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report today by The Sentry. The culmination of an in-depth study of the […]

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SNAKE BITES- EFFECT OF THE FLOODS IN LAFON COUNTY

Newsbeat
Porters carry a patient from the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital. Albert Gonzalez Farran/ICRC

Author: Commissioner of Lafon County, Public: Oct 24, 2019, The situation in Lafon County following constant heavy downpours has seriously deteriorated. Roads connecting the county to Torit as the State HQs are full of flood waters and are inaccessible making life more difficult for the people. For many months medicines could not reach Lafon County without the help of tractor[s]. Patients […]

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South Sudan Opposition Alliance Rejects November 12, 2019 Dateline

Civil War, Newsbeat, South Sudan
Leader of Federal Democratic Party and Ex-chairman of South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) speaking to reporters in the Egyptian capital Cairo in March 2019 (File: Tor Madira Machier/Nyamilepedia)

Published: Oct 20, 2019 A South Sudan Opposition Movements alliance led by Dr. Sunday de John, Kwaje Lasu and Celesio Lomunu welcomes the visit of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to Juba; and their search for a permanent peace in South Sudan; however, the alliance reiterates their rejection to forming a rush Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity on […]

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South Sudan’s Machar says unlikely to be part of unity government by Nov. 12

Newsbeat, Op-Eds, South Sudan
Dr. Riek Machar Teny, First Vice President Designate, and the chairman of the SPLM/A(IO) flies to Juba from Khartoum for peace consultation with Salva Kiir(Photo: file)

By Denis Dumo, Reuters, JUBA, South Sudan.  South Sudan’s main opposition leader told a visiting United Nations Security Council delegation on Sunday that he will not be part of a unity government next month, dashing the prospects of progress in a stalled peace process. Former rebel leader Riek Machar said the parties have failed to agree on ways to integrate […]

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Dr. Lam Akol Calls For Extension of Pre-Transitional Period.

Breaking News, Newsbeat, South Sudan
Dr. Lam Akol meeting Salva Kiir in Addis Ababa, months after fleeing Juba, South Sudan(Photo credit: file)

Published: Oct 20, 2019, Juba, South Sudan. Speaking during today’s meeting with the members of the United Nations Security Council, Dr. Lam Akol strongly reiterates that South Sudanese cannot repeat the same mistakes they did in 2015-16 and return the country to war. “The English adage has it that “once bitten, twice shy”. The Sudanese put it more dramatically that […]

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Machar Arrives in Juba With 300 Forces

News, Newsbeat, South Sudan
South Sudan's Designated First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon, arrived in the capital, Juba, October 19, 2019(Photo credit: SSNN)

Published: Saturday, October 19, 2019 South Sudan’s First Vice President Designate, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, has arrived in Juba this morning, October 19, 2019 to meet with President Salva Kiir and the United Nation Security Council that will visit the capital tomorrow. Machar was accompanied by a huge delegation that include strong 300 bodyguards and security forces. The three hundred […]

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BREAKING: SPLM-IO May Accept LITTLE EXTENSION of Pre-Transitional Period

Newsbeat
Hon. Henry Odwar Dilang briefing the South Sudan community in Calgary Canada, October 12, 2019(Photo credit: SSNN)

October 17, 2019, Pacific Standard Time With less than a month remaining before the South Sudanese parties form the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, South Sudan’s main rebel group may accept “little” extension of the pre-transitional period to ensure that the security arrangement is implemented in letter and spirit. Speaking last weekend in Calgary, Canada, the Deputy Chairman of […]

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Why China is hoping for a peace dividend in South Sudan

China, Civil War, Newsbeat, South Sudan
Chinese peacekeepers pictured on patrol in the South Sudanese capital Juba in 2016. Photo: AFP

Warring factions are supposed to agree a national unity government next month to end conflict that has killed tens of thousands and displaced four million people Beijing is the main investor in the country’s oilfields, which could play an important role in meeting its energy needs, and has contributed troops to the UN peacekeeping mission By Jevans Nyabiage, South Sudan […]

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South Sudan: SPLM/A(IO) Shames UN Special Envoy For Endorsing Formation of Transitional Government

Breaking News, Newsbeat, South Sudan, UN, UNMISS
David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), briefs the Security Council(UN Photo/Loey Felipe)

Oct 7, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan’s main armed Opposition, SPLM/A(IO), has responded to a recent statement issued by the UN Special Envoy to South Sudan, David Shearer, during a press conference in Juba. Disappointed, the SPLM(IO) said they will not be coerced to form another Transitional Government of National Unity that may caused more bloodshed as witnessed in 2016. “The […]

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BREAKING NEWS: South Sudan CDF Gabriel Jok Riak Accused Of Manipulating GCM Verdict On General Buay Rolnyang

Breaking News, Newsbeat, South Sudan
General Gabriel Jok Riak Makol taking oath of office at the state house on May 4th, 2018(Photo credit: file)

A time-sensitive battle in South Sudan’s General Court Martial this morning, Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 yet again puts the leadership of the Chief of South Sudan People Defense Forces, Gen. Gabriel Jok Riak, in the spotlight. According to reports emerging from the Court, the CDF ordered the General Court Martial(GCM) to announce a verdict that has been kept under the […]

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Salva Kiir and Akol Khor Empowering Changson Lew Chang to Cause Disaster in Gajaak Land

Newsbeat, Opinions
Gen. Ochan Puot and Bol Rom traveling to Juba to declare the new allegance to Salva Kiir(Photo credit: file)

Confidential Report; In the first five to six years, millions of civilians have been displaced and thousands others killed. Political will remains challenging for the leaders to converge and iron-out their differences to ease political tension between themselves. Recent developments revealed a classified information and a deadly deal between the current Director of the Internal Security and Hon. Changson Lew […]

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Opening Statement: By  Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno At The 15th CTSAMVM Technical Committee Meeting

CTSAMM, East Africa, IGAD, JMEC, Newsbeat
Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno, Chairman of CTSAMVM, speaking during a CTSAMM meeting in Juba, South Sudan(Photo credit: CTSAMM)

Palm Africa Hotel,  Juba  October 2, 2019  CTC Members, Dear Colleagues,  Representatives from our Partners and Board Members, Ladies and Gentlemen,  I warmly welcome you all to the 15th meeting of the CTSAMVM Technical Committee.  I would like to begin by welcoming CTSAMVM‘s new Deputy Chairperson, Major General Dafaalla Hamid Mohamed. Deputy Chairperson Dafaalla replaces our old friend and colleague […]

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RJMEC supports R-ARCSS dissemination training for South Sudan teachers

Newsbeat
South Sudanese teachers receivingcertificates after training in South Sudan(Photo credit: supplied)

The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation (RJMEC) in collaboration with Hold the Child Organization have convened a two-day workshop aimed at orientating primary and secondary school teachers on the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). While officially opening the workshop in Juba on Thursday, RJMEC Deputy of Staff in charge of […]

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The glorious hour of Brexit

Newsbeat, Op-Eds, Opinions
The author, Isidoros Karderinis, is a novelist, poet and columnist(Photo credit: owner's profile/supplied)

By Isidoros Karderinis, Sept 28th, 2019(SSNN) —Three years ago, with the referendum of June 23, 2016, the British people decided with a percentage of almost 52% and with 71.8% participation the exit of Great Britain from the European Union. This great result was undoubtedly the first major, painful defeat for the under German-controlled European Union of banks and multinationals. However, […]

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South Sudan name 12 Australia-based players

Diaspora, Football, Newsbeat, Sports
South Sudan National Team posts for a picture before their game against Somalia(Photo credit: SSNN)

By Mark Gleeson Football Writer, South Africa, South Sudan have again turned to their sizeable Australian-based contingent in naming an expansive 32-man squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. A total of 12 have been named for the matches as they look to boost their chances with more players from the refugee community. Two Australian under-23 internationals and […]

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Sudan’s Newly Appointed Minister Of Religious Affairs, Calls Upon non-Muslim communities to Return Home. 

Newsbeat, Sudan
Nasr-Eddin Mofarah, Sudan's newly appointed Minister of Religious Affairs(Source: supplied)

Sunday, Sept 8, 2019, As Sudan begins to embrace diversity and foster democracy, the newly appointed Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasr-Eddin Mofarah has called on non-Muslim communities, particularly Jews and Christians who had previously fled the country due to religious segregation, to return to the country and participate in nation-building. “Sudan is pluralistic in its thought, pluralistic in its culture, in its […]

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