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    Photo: File/AFP Juba, January 24, 2023 (SSNA) – A technical advance team of Pope Francis tasked to assess the preparations for Pope’s visit set for early next month has arrived in Juba, Metropolitan Archbishop of Juba, Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla said. Stephen also revealed that 90% of the work that is supposed...
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Pope’s Advance Team Arrived in Juba

January 24, 2023Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, January 24, 2023 (SSNA) – A technical advance team of Pope Francis tasked to assess the preparations for Pope’s visit set for early next month has arrived in Juba, Metropolitan Archbishop of Juba, Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla said. Stephen also revealed that 90% of the work that is supposed to be done ahead of…

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Kiir, Machar in talks to close gaps before Pope’s arrival in juba

January 23, 2023Breaking News, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, January 23, 2023 (SSNA) — The South Sudanese Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar are in discussions on how to better close gaps in the peace implementation process and issues they should present to Pope Francis early next month, a high-level source at the Presidency told the South Sudan News Agency…

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World

Practice of abductions in South Sudan is “barbaric,” UN says

January 23, 2023News, South Sudan, Worldsouthsudannews

Juba, January 23, 2023 (SSNA) — The head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Nicholas Haysom says recent abductions in the Greater Pibor Administrative area are “barbaric” and that such a practice should not be used in any shape or form. On its part, the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, condemns the abductions…

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Pope Francis to visit South Sudan early next month

January 19, 2023News, South Sudan, Worldsouthsudannews

Juba, January 19, 2023 (SSNA) — Pope Francis will arrive in South Sudan on February 3 to meet South Sudanese political and religious leaders, both the Vatican and Juba have confirmed. The highly anticipated visit was first announced in 2020 months after the Pope met with South Sudanese leaders at a retreat at the Vatican…

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Education

WFP launches school feeding program

January 25, 2023Education, News, South Sudansouthsudannews

Juba, January 25, 2023 (SSNA) — The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a school feeding program in South Sudan, saying the program is needed as the young nation continues to struggle after years of war. WFP country’s director in South Sudan, Mary-Ellen McGroarty, states that South Sudanese communities hard-hit by “climate shocks” will benefit…

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South Sudan to Participate in Education Conference in Switzerland

January 18, 2023Education, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, January 18, 2023 (SSNA) — The government of South Sudan says it will co-host an educational conference that will be held in Switzerland next month. The conference, according to Juba, will focus on how education for vulnerable young children should be funded and the importance of education. The conference will also address the quality…

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Health

President Kiir Backs “Zero Malaria Campaign”

January 18, 2023Health, News, South Sudan, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, January 18, 2023 (SSNA) — South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has endorsed the “Zero Malaria Campaign” spearheaded by the Ministry of Health o help eradicate malaria in the country. The President says fighting against malaria requires “us all” and that the campaign begins with him. Kiir also urges the citizens to follow health guidelines…

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WHO distributes medical kits to partners in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State

October 31, 2022Breaking News, Health, News, Top Storiessouthsudannews

Juba, October 31, 2022 (SSNA) — The World Health Organization( WHO) says it has distributed at least 21 medical emergency kits to health cluster partners carrying out healthcare services in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The UN health agency states that the kits were given to its partners serving people in flood-affected areas. The health…

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Business

Egypt to hold industrial products exhibition in Juba next year

December 27, 2020Business, News, South Sudan, Worldsouthsudannews

Juba, December 27, 2020 (SSNA) — Egypt is set to hold an exhibition of Egyptian products from January 20-27, 2021 in Juba, the South Sudan News Agency (SSNA) has learned. Egypt’s Chemical Industries Export Council Chairman, Khaled Abul Makarem, disclosed on Sunday that Egypt is ready to promote its industrial products in South Sudan. The…

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South Sudan lacks adequate port as Africa become fast-growing grain import market

February 16, 2019Business, News, South Sudansouthsudannews

Juba, February 16, 2019 (SSNA) — Africa is rapidly becoming one of the world fast-growing grain importer as some land-locked African nation face difficulties in terms of deliveries. A report, published in the world-grain website points out that South Sudan is one of the countries in the East Africa region, lacking port services. The report…

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Travel

CDC recommends “avoiding all travel” to South Sudan over Coronavirus

December 27, 2020Health, News, Travelsouthsudannews

Juba, December 27, 2020 (SSNA) — The United States-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention popularly known as CDC has recommended that U.S citizens should avoid “all travel” to South Sudan due to what it described as a “very high” risk of COVID-19 pandemic in the war-ravaged young nation. The CDC places South Sudan under…

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Founder of ‘African Food Map’ once lived in South Sudan

February 16, 2019Culture, News, South Sudan, Travelsouthsudannews

Juba, February 16, 2019 (SSNA) –– In a recently featured article in South Africa, a woman named Tuleka Prah – a chief, was named as one of the best African known chiefs. Tuleka is best known for traveling around the globe and makes “Africa’s rich cuisines to the world, according to the report. Her blog,…

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Opinion

Why the UN Security Council Should Not Lift the South Sudan Arms Embargo

January 21, 2023Analyses, Articles, Opinion, South Sudansouthsudannews

By Duop Chak Wuol January 21, 2023 (SSNA) — Grave concern has been prompted by the recent statements of South Sudanese government officials, especially the statement made by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Deng Dau Deng regarding the lifting of United Nations Security Council sanctions on South Sudan. The arms embargo and…

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Refocusing on nation-building beyond tribal mindsets and ethnic lines

January 20, 2023Articles, Columnists, Opinionsouthsudannews

By James Tot Mathiang The obstacles to progress and development in South Sudan  January 20, 2023 (SSNA) — Why does South Sudan remain poor despite its untapped natural resources? South Sudan has a long history of civil wars and instability, which has hindered the country from taking advantage of its natural resources. In addition, corruption has…

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Annexation of Nuer’s Land in Unity State

December 25, 2022Articles, Columnists, Opinion, South Sudansouthsudannews

By James Nguen December 25, 2022 (SSNA) — The Nuer are known for their expedition and expansion niche. Books were written about this historical and profound adventure. One of the books is “The Nuer Conquest”. The Nuer conquest and expansion occurred in the 18th century. During the conquest, the Nuer expanded in two directions: northward…

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