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South Sudan passport ranks 50th in Africa
South Sudan's passport ranks 50th in Africa and 170th globally, with a mobility score of 38, allowing visa-free travel to 17 destinations.
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South Sudan Govt Urged to Prioritise Salary Arrears After SSP 138 Billion Tax Revenue
South Sudan's caretaker government is urged to prioritise unpaid civil servants' salaries and soldiers' wages after collecting SSP 138 billion in domestic taxes.
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South Sudan Bar Association demands Interior Ministry revoke vehicle number plate directive
South Sudan Bar Association gives Interior Ministry three days to revoke directive on company vehicle number plates or face legal action
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Drone strike cuts power to large parts of Khartoum
A drone strike on a transformer station in Omdurman has disrupted electricity supplies across large parts of Sudan's capital, Khartoum.
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Activist Urges Probe into Arms Supply After Deadly Tonj North Attack
South Sudanese activist demands investigation into weapons supply after 72 killed in Tonj North County attack
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AU to Deploy Election Experts to South Sudan Ahead of December Polls
The African Union is set to deploy election experts to South Sudan to support the National Elections Commission ahead of the country's December polls.
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Machar disputes Bol Mel's account of Nasir crisis
Former First Vice President Riek Machar challenges Benjamin Bol Mel's claims over March 2025 Nasir crisis
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Upper Nile Authorities Enforce Security Measures for SPLM Primaries
Upper Nile state authorities ban armed escorts for SPLM primary candidates ahead of elections
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Juba County Introduces New Regulations to Curb Waste Dumping and Illegal Structures
Juba County, South Sudan, has outlawed waste dumping in front of shops and along roadsides, with violators facing fines of up to SSP 3.5 million, as part of efforts to promote a cleaner e...
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Machar disputes Bol Mel's claims over Nasir attack
Former South Sudan First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar denies ordering White Army leader Tor Gille Thoan to attack the military garrison in Nasir, Upper Nile State, in March 2025.
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Central Equatoria Introduces New School Guidelines, Orders Fees to Be Paid in South Sudanese Pounds
Central Equatoria State Ministry of General Education and Instruction issues new guidelines for primary and secondary schools, requiring fees to be paid in South Sudanese Pounds.
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Central Equatoria State Orders Private Schools to Charge Fees in Local Currency
Central Equatoria State mandates private schools to charge fees in South Sudanese pounds from 2027, threatening closure for non-compliance.