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South Sudan seeks to revive oil production

November 21, 2018 Newsbeat, World

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 […]

Kenyan Bus “Riek Machar” Trending on Social Media

November 20, 2018 Kenya, South Sudan, Stories, Transport

A kenyan bus level Riek Machar ridding on the streets of Kenya(Photo credit: SSNN)

Nov 20, 2018(SSNN) — In support of South Sudan peace implementation, a Kenyan Bus company puts South Sudan’s peace icon, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, as its front banner while ridding on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya. Drilling many passengers from South Sudanese population in Kenya, the bus has gone viral on social media for the last few days with many […]

South Sudan eliminates CECAFA giants, Uganda

November 18, 2018 AFCON, South Sudan, Sports

South Sudan's players, in AMS jerseys, celebrate after defeating Somalia during the first round African Nations Championship qualifying(photo credit: Getty Image)

BY DAVID ISABIRYE, Nov 18, 2018(SSNN) — South Sudan’s 2-0 home victory over Uganda at the Juba Stadium in the AFCON U-23 qualifiers is one result that will send shocking shivers across the African continent. The Ugandans had carried a slim 1-0 win from the first leg played a week ago in Kampala. Two second half goals from Peter Michael Taku […]

South Sudan Lost To Burundi in African Cup of Nations

November 17, 2018 AFCON, Op-Eds, South Sudan, Sports

South Sudan National Team, Image result for Burundi Vs. South Sudan Bright Stars, posting for a picture before a game they later lost to Mauritania(Photo: file)

A hat-trick from Fiston Abdul Razak helped Burundi win 5-2 away to South Sudan on Friday to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Atak Lual gave the hosts the lead early on with Cedric Amissi hitting an equaliser for Burundi. Stoke City’s Saido Berahino made it 2-1 to Burundi on the […]

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

September 5, 2018 Boruboru, South Sudan, Sports

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 […]

Morocco funds relocation of South Sudan capital

July 18, 2018 Business, Newsbeat

The King of Morocco, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and Salva Kiir of South Sudan signs agreement to build a new capital(Photo: file)

By Peter Mwayi, July 18th, 2018(SSNN) — Plans to move South Sudan’s capital from Juba to Ramciel have got a new boost with the signing of an agreement between the South Sudan government and Morroco’s King Mohammed VI in which a $5m feasibility study will be done with funding from Morocco. King Mohammed VI, who is in South Sudan for […]

Oil-rich South Sudan seeks investment in fragile new peace

July 18, 2018 Business, Energy, Newsbeat

South Sudan holdings its oil business conference at the Crown Hotel, Juba(Photo Credit: Nyamilepedia)

By Sam Mednick | AP JUBA, South Sudan, November 22, 2018(SSNN) — South Sudan is making its first big foreign investment pitch since declaring an end to civil war, but the oil-rich nation faces hesitation from some companies that want to make sure the fragile new peace deal holds. The country is eager to make up for $4 billion in lost revenue caused […]

Security Council imposes arms embargo on South Sudan

July 13, 2018 Newsbeat, World

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 […]

South Sudan beats Somalia with 2-1

April 23, 2017 AFCON, Newsbeat, Sports

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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