South Sudan seeks to revive oil production

Soldiers patrol an oil field in Paloug, in South Sudan's Upper Nile state(Photo Credit: Jared Ferrie/IPS)

Every barrel produced is vital to Africa’s youngest nation wracked by civil war, as oil provides nearly all of its GDP. By Hiba Morgan 21 Nov 2018(SSNN) —  South Sudan has the third largest oil reserves in sub-Saharan Africa, but most of its oil facilities have been destroyed in the civil war that started in 2013 – two years after it seceded from Sudan. Some […]

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Boruboru: South Sudan’s newest spectator sport is one for the girls

A girl playing for Rockcity in yellow t-shorts verses Angle Stars and other teams at Rockcity playing ground on 12th December 2015. Rockcity won the game. Other teams that participated include the Emmanuela (in green) and Zion girls (in red)(Photo credit: Boruboru South Sudan)

WHY WE WROTE THIS Sept 5, 2018(Nyamilepedia) — Think you’re good at dodgeball? See how long you last in boruboru, a traditional playground game. Formal leagues are giving girls who grew up amid the civil war more opportunities to dive, dodge, and throw. Read the full Article: The Christian Science Monitor More about The Boruboru: BORUBORU is a revived traditional […]

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Security Council imposes arms embargo on South Sudan

UN Security Council delegation visits South Sudan(Photo credit: UNMISS)

Peace and Security, July 13, 2018(SSNN) —The Security Council on Friday narrowly passed a measure aimed at stopping the flow of weapons to armed groups in South Sudan, with those Members in favour saying it would protect civilians, while abstainers voiced concerns that it would undermine the ongoing peace process in the world’s youngest country. Adopting a resolution by a […]

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South Sudan beats Somalia with 2-1

South Sudan U23 National team posts for a picture in Juba Stadium, South Sudan(Photo: file)

April 23, 2017(SSNN) — South Sudan capped their maiden outing in the qualifiers for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) with victory after edging Somalia 2-1 away in Djibouti on Saturday. The match held at the Gouled Stadium in Djibouti due to Somalia’s inability to host matches in their territory saw the Bright Stars having the last laugh at the expense […]

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