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Ethiopia: Invincible Defense Tech is an Effective Strategy to Combat Ethnic Tensions-Experts

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Military experts recommend the brain-based technology called Invincible Defense Technology (IDT) which incorporates practices of non-religious Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) to quell violence and bring about peace in the Horn of Africa Country,     Jan 30, 2021(SSNN) — While the ongoing Tigray conflict continues to be fueled by high ethnic tensions, there is available an ideal method to calm tensions, […]

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The New Africa!

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By Dr. Mehenou Amouzou, Jan 4, 2021(SSNN) — It is nearing impossibility to discuss and debate the true economic, political and social development of Africa as a whole on the basis the entire Africa the continent is divided and fragmented into several smaller states. Upon creation this division gave false hope and enabled some countries to see themselves as superior […]

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Pope urges South Sudanese leaders to renew peace process in Christmas message

Breaking News, News, Newsbeat, South Sudan
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, blessing South Sudan leaders recently in Vatican(Photo credit: Vatican/SSNN)

By Devin Watkins Dec 24, 2020(Nyamilepedia) — Pope Francis signs an ecumenical Christmas message to the political leaders of South Sudan, and urges them to make greater strides along the path of peace and service to the nation. Pope Francis has sent Christmas greetings to the political leaders of South Sudan once again this year. As with last year’s message, the […]

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UN agencies call for urgent humanitarian access to prevent hungers

Breaking News, News, Newsbeat, South Sudan
WFP's beneficiaries unload food items from vehicles at an unidentified distribution point (Photo: Supplied)

Dec 23, 2020(SSNN) — Three United Nations organizations are calling for immediate humanitarian access to parts of South Sudan’s Jonglei State and Pibor Administrative Area, where people have run out of food and are facing terrible levels of hunger. This call came following a new report of Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) on Friday which put South Sudan on heightened […]

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Opinion | Shorthand about the evil deeds of TPLF and disapproval on the reluctance

Addis Ababa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Members of Tigray people liberation front(Photo credit: courtesy image)

By Agenagn Kebede, Asst. Prof, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia. Dec 22, 2020(SSNN) — Even though you get a hoax from Tigray Media House, Digital Weyane and Tedros Adhanome, The Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF) was the utmost terrorist in description. It was heathen. It did not give a value for religion, morality and culture which are bedrock for progressive and […]

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Sudan: Security Forces Kill Protesters in Eastern Sudan

Africa, Breaking News, East Africa, News, Newsbeat, Sudan, Sudan
Sudanese protesters take to the streets against a worsening economic crisis and to demand justice for people killed during past demonstrations that toppled president Omar al-Bashir. AFP

Prosecute Killings, Prioritize Security Sector Reforms For Immediate Release Nairobi, Dec 21, 2020(SSNN) – Sudanese authorities used excessive force, including lethal force, against protesters on October 15, 2020, leading to the deaths of seven protesters, including a 16-year old boy, as well as a security official, Human Rights Watch said today. About 25 people were injured, most from bullet wounds. The protests […]

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Museveni lobbies U.S and U.K to help him push for elections in South Sudan

Breaking News, East Africa, News, Newsbeat, South Sudan, Uganda
Ugandan President H.E. Kaguta Museveni ...

Dec 8, 2020(SSNN) — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held discussions with the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) Special Envoys to Uganda about the situation in South Sudan. The US Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Natalie E. Brown was accompanied by the US Special Envoy for South Sudan H.E Stuart Symington IV to the meeting while the […]

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Sudan Oppositions give PM Hamdock 39 months to lead the country

Breaking News, News, Newsbeat, Sudan

Dec 4, 2020(SSNN) — Sudan’s opposition leaders on Wednesday gave the Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdock a go-ahead to continue serving in his office until the end of the transition period. In an extraordinary meeting in Khartoum, members of the opposition coalition said Hamdok should continue to be prime minister during the next 39 months of the transitional period. Hamdok is […]

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IGAD, UNHCR and partners welcome first meeting of Sudan and South Sudan on solutions to displacement

Breaking News, News, Newsbeat, South Sudan, Sudan, World
The IGAD Chair, the IGAD secretary and the UNHCR Special Envoy for the horn of Africa at a High-Level meeting in Khartoum, Sudan.(Photo credit: courtesy of UNHCR)

KHARTOUM, Sudan. Dec 4, 2020(SSNN)  — Representatives of the governments of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan agreed this week on a regional roadmap which will outline the next steps toward medium to long-term solutions for seven million forcibly displaced persons originating from and hosted by the two countries, and other States hosting displaced populations from both countries. The […]

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Disease Control experts warns US citizens against travelling to Tanzania declared at Level 4 of COVID-19 risk

Breaking News, East Africa, News, Tanzania, World

Dec 3, 2020(SSNN) — The Center for Disease Control has warned American citizens to avoid travelling to Tanzania as the country has been categorized at COVID-19 level 4. CDC urged travellers to consult with a doctor if their travel can not be avoided. “Travellers should avoid all travel to Tanzania. If you must travel, talk to your doctor ahead of […]

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Immediate and unconditional release of Kulihoshi Musikami Pecos, a vocal refugee leader and human rights defender in Kampala Uganda.

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Kulihoshi Musikami Pecos in jail in Kampala, Uganda(Photo credit: supplied)

Date: December 3rd, 2020  Hon. Musa Francis Ecweru  State Minister in-charge of Refugees Government of Uganda  Office of the Prime Minister – Kampala  Tel: 256772420509 Email: mfecweru@yahoo.co.uk  Dear Hon. State Minister, Dec 3, 2020(SSNN) — The Global Refugee Leaders Forum brings together various refugee leaders around the world to address challenges faced by refugees in the field of Peace, Human […]

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Dr. Riek Machar’s Opening Statement of the 6th SPLM/A-IO Conference

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Dr. Riek Machar Teny, First Vice President and Chairman of the SPLM/A-IO addressing the SPLM/A-IO Conference at the Freedom Hall on December 1, 2020(Photo credit: supplied/SSNN)

GOOD MORNING!  1. It is my pleasure to welcome all of you to the SPLM/SPLA (10) 6th National Conference. I  must thank all of you, especially those who travelled long distances from states and counties despite the many challenges including lack of transport, bad roads, insecurity, poor weather and floods that have affected our country to attend this historic Conference. […]

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Oil Prices continue to decline in the world market, OPEC delays talks

News, Newsbeat, South Sudan

By Sibel Morrow Dec 2, 2020(SSNN) — Crude oil prices were down on Wednesday over the double whammy of an increase in US oil inventories and continuing uncertainty about OPEC+ meeting as investors await a decision from OPEC+ regarding their production policy for 2021. International benchmark Brent crude was trading at $47.15 per barrel at 0648 GMT for a 0.56% […]

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Thousand of displaced people in Warrap State depend on aid to survive

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United Nations Police assisted IDPs seeking refugee and shelter from the heavy fighting(Photo credit: UNMISS/SSNN)

Dec 1, 2020(SSNN) — Thousands of people who have been displaced by violence and floods in Warrap State hardly get enough food or shelter. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that at least 377,300 people have been displaced by floods and violence in Warrap since July. Most of the displaced people are living on aid […]

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South Sudan’s latest peace effort stalls, UN experts say

Breaking News, News, Newsbeat, South Sudan, South Sudan Peace
South Sudan First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and President Salva Kiir look away from the camera during the signing of security arrangement in Khartoum, Sudan (Photo credit: SSNN)

Edith M. Lederer Tanzania, The Associated Press December 1, 2020(SSNN) — UN experts say South Sudan’s latest peace effort has stalled, with the coalition government formed in February failing to meet deadlines and President Salva Kiir locking opposition leader and now First Vice-President Riek Machar “out of the government’s decision-making process.” The panel of experts said it was told by […]

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Breaking: Somalia expels Kenyan Ambassador, recalls Ambassador to Kenya

Breaking News, East Africa, Kenya, News, Newsbeat, Somalia, World
Somalian ambassador to Kenya, Amb. Mohamud Ahmed Nur ‘Tarzan’(left) and the Kenyan ambassador to Somalia, Amb. Lucas Tumbo(Photo credit: supplied)

Nov 29, 2020(SSNN) — In a political turmoil over the electoral process and foreign interference, the Republic of Somalia has recalled its ambassador to Kenya and orders the Kenyan ambassador in Mogadishu to leave the country with immediate effect for further consultations. “The Federal Government of Somalia notes the Kenyan government’s attempt to infringe upon the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political […]

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South Sudan: UN arms embargo must be maintained after surge in violence against civilians in 2020

News, Newsbeat, Op-Eds, South Sudan
UN Security Council delegation visits South Sudan(Photo credit: UNMISS)

Nov 29, 2020(SSNN) — The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must maintain the arms embargo on South Sudan, Amnesty International said today, after confirming shocking cases of extreme violence by government forces and an increase in attacks on civilians, including war crimes, across the country in 2020. New research by Amnesty International has documented a series of extrajudicial executions, forced displacement, torture, […]

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Breaking: Ethiopian Ambassador exits Juba as Ethiopia expels S. Sudan officials

Breaking News, Ethiopia, News, Newsbeat, South Sudan
File: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaking to the press on Sunday

Nov 29, 2020(SSNN) — Latest reports from the Ethiopia capital of Addis Ababa alleged that the Ethiopian government has given South Sudan diplomats 72 hours to leave the country. The controversial decision, which was delivered in writing to South Sudan embassy came less than 24 hours after the Egyptian President H.E. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited the South Sudanese capital, Juba […]

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Egyptian President and South Sudan counterpart discussed bilateral ties and regional security

Africa, Breaking News, Egypt, News, Newsbeat, North Africa, South Sudan, World
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisis and his delegation meeting president Salva Kiir and his team at South Sudan State House, J1 on Saturday November 28, 2020(Photo credit: courtesy image)

Nov 28, 2020(SSNN) — His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al- Sisi, President of Arab Republic of Egypt was today morning received upon arrival at Juba International Airport by His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan. “His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit welcomed his Egyptian Counterpart, His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al- Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of […]

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Sudan’s former Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi has died at age 84

Breaking News, News, Newsbeat, Sudan, World
Former Sudanese Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi speaking to the press in the past(Photo credit: past file)

Nov 26, 2020(SSNN) — Sudan’s former Prime Minister, Sadiq al-Mahdi also known as Sadiq as-Siddiq, who ruled the country from 1966 to 1967 and again from 1986 to 1989,  has succumbed to coronavirus infection at the age of 84 years. According to a brief statement shared by the family, Sadiq al-Mahdi died on Thursday, three weeks after being admitted to […]

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Ethiopia’s Government and the TPLF Leadership Are Not Morally Equivalent

East Africa, Ethiopia, News, Newsbeat
Former and current Primer Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn and Abiy Ahmed Ali holding Ethiopian flag(Photo credit: supplied)

THE ARGUMENT The leaders of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front are seeking to manipulate the international community into backing a power-sharing deal that grants it impunity for past crimes and gives it far more future influence over the country than it deserves. BY HAILEMARIAM DESALEGN, Nov 24, 2020(SSNN) — Most Ethiopia analysts or so-called experts on the Horn of Africa […]

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Ethiopian Prime Minister gives Tigrayan forces 72 hours to surrender

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali addressing the military in April 2019(Photo credit: courtesy image)

Nov 22, 2020(SSNN) — The Ethiopian Prime minister Abiy Ahmed Ali has given the Tigrayan regional forces, also known as the Tigray People Liberation Front, less than 72 hours to surrender before the Ethiopian military begins an offensive on the regional capital of Mekelle. “We urge you to surrender peacefully within 72 hours, recognizing that you are at the point […]

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“People of Upper Nile State do not want Gen Johnson Olony” ~ President Salva Kiir

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President Salva Kiir meeting religious leaders at his palace in J1 on Friday, November 20, 2020(Photo credit: supplied)

Nov 20, 2020(SSNN) — Addressing Church leaders and eminent personalities from the Global Churches, who held a meeting and prayers at the presidential palace today, November 20th, President Salva Kiir outlined his three main reasons for refusing to  appoint the SPLM/A-IO gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gen. Johnson Olony Thabo.   “H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit, in his Office this Friday morning, […]

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UNMISS to rehabilitate 3200 Kms of roads to deter conflicts and build peace

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Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, David Shearer, announces that, as part of its mandate to protect civilians and build durable peace across South Sudan, the peacekeeping mission is stepping up with a major project to rehabilitate 3200 kilometers of roads during the dry season.(Photo credit: Courtesy image/UNMISS)

FRANCESCA MOLD, Nov 21, 2020(SSNN) — When South Sudan won independence almost a decade ago, it inherited an infrastructure devastated by civil war. Government buildings, power and water supplies as well as roads were destroyed. The country’s climate hasn’t helped the process of rebuilding in the wake of a peace deal. Heavy floods often leave roads impassable during the long […]

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SSOMA Presss Statement: Pagan and Malong open their doors to welcome back Thomas Cirilo

News, Newsbeat, Press Releases, South Sudan
Thomas Cirillo Swaka, chairman of the NAS faction that still at large(Photo credit: social media)

Nov 21, 2020(SSNN) — South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance would like to inform its supporters at large, regional and international community as well as the media houses that several SSOMA-Leadership Council meetings were held on the 31st October, 7th and the 14th of November 2020 whereby the leaders resolved to call for reunification of SSOMA and express readiness to engage […]

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The National Dialogue endorses re-establishment of 32 plus states

News, Newsbeat, Peace Building, South Sudan

Nov 16, 2020(Nyamilepedia) — The National Dialogue endorsed the establishment of the 32 states as well as adoption of a two-tiered federal structure of governance. “The South Sudan National Dialogue Conference resolves to adopt a two-tiered federal structure of governance consisting of federal and state levels of government, and to adopt a mixed federal system,” said Abraham Awolich, a member […]

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Central Equatoria Authorities give illegal land occupants 24 hours to leave

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Youth in Bilinyang Garbo of Central Equatoria State where land grabbing issue was being met by tough orders(Photo credit: courtesy image/Nyamilepedia)

Nov 14, 2020(Nyamilepedia) — Following the Governor’s visit to the Bilinyang Payam of Juba County and his accompanying delegation, the state government has ordered the illegal land occupants in Bilinyang Garbo area to immediately vacate the area in question within 24-hours. The governor warns the local residents to follow the rightful procedures of owning a land as enshrined in the […]

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South Sudan President Sudan Delegates in Juba,

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President Kiir meeting a Sudanese delegation of Sovereign Council led by Prof. Siddig Taour Kafi Aburas(Photo credit: Courtesy image/SSNN)

Nov 10, 2020(SSNN) — South Sudan president, Salva Kiir Mayardit, met a Sudanese delegation comprising of members of Sudan’s Sovereign Council led by Prof. Siddig Taour Kafi Aburas today in Juba, South Sudan. Speaking to the media after meeting president Salva Kiir, the Sudanese officials appreciated Salva Kiir leadership in mediating their differences. “Prof. Siddig Taour commended H.E, President Salva […]

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Kueth Duany: Escaping Sudan Was Just the Start

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Kueth Duany scored 18 points to help the Orange to an 89-51 victory against West Virginia (Photo credit: Courtesy image/NBA)

Nov 10, 2020(SSNN) — The story of the struggle of the South Sudanese has been told in many different versions, some tragic and some hopeful. The story of my family’s escaping 1984 from The Republic of Sudan to the United States when I was three years old is worthy of a Hollywood script. My father is a career politician; he […]

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W. Equatorian officials attending National Dialogue Accused of funding violence in Western Equatoria

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Nov 10, 2020(SSNN) — Latest reports from Western Equatoria state accuse senior officials from Equatoria, who are attending the National Dialogue in Juba, of funding atrocities in Western Equatoria state. According to Hon. William Baiki, the Executive Director in the Office of the Governor of Western Equatoria state, the Transitional Government should hold accountable senior officials that include Hon. Jemma […]

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