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UN Security Council Approves Extension on South Sudan Arms Embargo
(MENAFN) On Friday, the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution renewing an arms embargo on South Sudan for another year, extending it until May 31, 2026. The resolution also maintains targeted sanctions, including travel bans and...

Trump plans on deporting migrants to war-torn African states
(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has approved the Biden administration’s authority to deport immigrants to third countries, including conflict-affected nations like South Sudan and Libya, regardless of the migrants’ countries of origin. This ruling,...

South Sudan voices remarks on US visa ban
(MENAFN) South Sudan has pushed back against Washington’s decision to revoke all US visas for its citizens, rejecting accusations that it refused to accept deported nationals. The country's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Monday clarifying...

The Presidency on Deputy President’s international programme travel expenses
The Office of the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa wishes to provide clarity regarding Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s international travel expenses which has recently gained much attention in the media, with reports and...

One in every ten children in South Sudan die before their fifth birthday. This program is working to change that.
South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, has been embroiled in intermittent conflict since its inception. Despite the signing of a peace agreement in 2018, localized conflicts continue to plague the nation, jeopardizing stability and exacerbating...

One in every ten children in South Sudan die before their fifth birthday. This program is working to change that.
South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, has been embroiled in intermittent conflict since its inception. Despite the signing of a peace agreement in 2018, localized conflicts continue to plague the nation, jeopardizing stability and exacerbating...

Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

South Sudan: A young union strengthened and emboldened by South-South cooperation
“We will use the experience provided by the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) as a starting point, making sure that we are now going to convince the government to cooperate with us.” That is how Garang Deng Kuol Athian, chairman of the...

State Secretary Diana Janse visited South Sudan with UNHCR
SWEDEN, April 15 - On 11–13 April, State Secretary Diana Janse travelled to South Sudan with Deputy High Commissioner in the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Kelly Clements. Sweden is one of the largest donors to UNHCR, the...

African Nations Witness US Visa Ban
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...

Judge Says Trump Administration Violated Court Order
(MENAFN) A federal judge declared on Wednesday that the Trump administration breached a prior court ruling by deporting eight migrants from Texas to South Sudan, a "third-party" country not linked to their homeland. US District Judge Brian E....

Enhancing the capacity of South Sudan towards a World Heritage nomination
South Sudan ratified the World Heritage Convention in 2016 and established its first Tentative List in 2017 with three sites (one natural site, one cultural site and one mixed site). Since 2017, several capacity-building initiatives have been...

South Sudan's Youngest Female Parliament Member Margaret Lukurnyang Appointed World Civility Ambassador While in Kenya
ICN Special Envoy Dr. Ruben West and team hold a special event in honor of South Sudan Parliament member Margaret Lukurnyang NAIROBI CITY, GREENSPAN, KENYA, December 19, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- US based iChange Nations™ organized a special...

Kenya Exempts Ethiopia, South Africa from e-travel Authorization fees
Kenya Exempts Ethiopia, South Africa from e-travel Authorization fees KENYA, March 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ethiopia and South Africa have joined the list of countries whose citizens are not required to pay the mandatory $30 e-travel...

Inside the incredible and encouraging South Sudan’s Pavilion in strategic partnership with The Abrahamic Business Circle
South Sudan Pavilion in strategic partnership with The Abrahamic Business Circle, one of the most iconic ones DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 28, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Expo 2020 Dubai officially began on October 1, 2021. It’s set to be...

The Abrahamic Business Circle: Supporting Investment in South Sudan Pavilion at Expo 2020.
In strategic partnership with the Abrahamic Business Circle, South Sudan Pavilion offers the world all its business opportunities and tourist attractions. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, November 4, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Expo 2020 Dubai is a...

Explore the fascinating wildlife of South Sudan
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 20, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- South Sudan the HIDDEN GEM in Africa is mostly covered in tropical forests, swamps, and grassland. South Sudan is bounded on the north by Sudan; on the east by Ethiopia; on...

H.E. Dr. Raphael Nagel is bringing South Sudan closer to the world.
See the world's youngest nation in a different light DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 19, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Raphael Nagel is a renowned investor, lobbyist, and philanthropist of his time. He has received more than 20 awards and...

Discover South Sudan
One of Africa's hidden gems South Sudan is positioning itself to stage global businesses. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 11, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Officially known as the Republic of South Sudan, located in east / central Africa, One...

WHO and the Government of Japan establish a port health facility at Juba International Airport to enhance public health security in South Sudan
To improve capacity for coordination and communication to mitigate the risk of cross-border spread of disease and other public health threats, WHO with support from the Government of Japan has established and handed over a port health facility at...