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Juba City Council lays off 32 staff over tax revenue fraud
Juba City Council dismisses 32 employees over tax revenue malpractice, aims to improve accountability and transparency.
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Sudan's Burhan Risks Repeating Bashir's Failed Russia Gambit, Analyst Warns
Sudan's military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan may be repeating the mistakes of former president Omar al-Bashir by seeking closer ties with Russia.
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South Sudan's Path to Lasting Peace: A Call for Rules Before Elections
South Sudan's peace process is at a critical juncture, with elections scheduled for December 22 under the transitional constitution, but concerns remain about the lack of a permanent cons...
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Juba City Council Launches Digital Payment System for Transparency
Juba City Council introduces digital payment system and website to improve transparency and accountability in revenue collection and public fund management.
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Uror County RRC Coordinator Abducted by Suspected SPLA-IO Elements
Suspected SPLA-IO elements abducted Gatwang Jokthiang Machar, Uror County RRC coordinator, in Jonglei State, South Sudan.
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Kiir returns to Juba after Russia-Africa Summit
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit returns to Juba after attending the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.
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Rights Advocate Alleges WES Army Interference in Police Duties
Human rights lawyer Godfrey Victor accuses Western Equatoria State army of taking over police duties, leading to extortion of civilians.
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South Sudan's National Bureau of Standards Clarifies H-Brothers' Compliance Certificate
NBS says H-Brothers' compliance certificate does not permit repackaging of expired food
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Putin raises Russian scholarship quota for South Sudanese students to 40
Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised the scholarship quota for South Sudanese students to 40 places for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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Sudan offers Russia Red Sea investment, mining opportunities
Sudan's military leader proposes free economic zone, mining cooperation with Russia
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UK provides $2.8 million for flood preparedness in South Sudan
The UK provides $2.8 million to FAO and WFP to help vulnerable communities in South Sudan prepare for climate-related disasters.
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Stephen Dhieu wins SPLM Gubernatorial primaries in Upper Nile
Stephen Dhieu Dau has won the SPLM gubernatorial primaries in Upper Nile State, securing 120 votes to become the party’s flag bearer for the December 2026 elections.