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  • In fresh move, US sanctions South Sudan vice president

    In fresh move, US sanctions South Sudan vice president

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    Bayo Millz
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    The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on South Sudanese First Vice President Taban Gai, the U.S. Treasury Department said in a statement. This is in Washington’s latest move to pressure the country’s politicians to form a unity government. The Treasury Department said Gai reportedly arranged and directed the alleged killings of opposition politician Aggrey…

  • South Sudan to mediate new peace talks between Sudanese gov’t, rebels

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    Kehinde Ajose
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    A South Sudan delegation has arrived in Khartoum to mediate in a new round of peace talks between the Sudanese government and rebel groups. The delegation, led by Tut Gatluak, South Sudan’s presidential adviser on security affairs is expected to provide consultation and look into the final arrangements for a new round of negotiations slated…

  • 19 killed in rebel attack

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    Bayo Millz
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    Forces loyal to a rebel general killed at least 19 people on the outskirts of the South Sudanese capital Juba, a military spokesman said on Friday. Led by Gen. Thomas Cirillo, the rebel group known as the National Salvation Army attacked the area of Gorom, 25 kilometres west of Juba on Wednesday evening. Nine people…

  • How South Sudan is using ICTs to improve lives

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    Ediri Oyibo
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    Access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) is benefiting families, communities and industries in South Sudan. During ITU’s Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 (PP-18), Lily Albino Akol, the Honorable Deputy Minister of Information Communications Technology and Postal Services, discussed how South Sudan is employing ICTs to improve lives in the country. “The world is connected. We are…

  • South Sudan hail border trade resumption with Sudan

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    Bayo Millz
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    South Sudan said on Thursday that the reopening of the border with its northern neighbour Sudan would spur hitherto stalled trade between the two countries. Chairperson of the South Sudan Business Union, Duang Ayii, told journalists in Juba. Ayii said the reopening of the border after a seven-year closure would help South Sudan’s battered economy,…

  • South Sudan President, Salva Kiir declares state of emergency in 4 states

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    Olaotan Falade
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    President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has declared a three-month state of emergency in four of the country’s states. According to an order read on the state-run radio station on Tuesday, the State of Emergency covers Gorial and parts of Wau, Tonj and Aweil East states. It remains unclear what prompted the declaration of the…

  • Pope to visit South Sudan with Anglican leader

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    Femi Ajasa
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    Pope Francis said he wants to make a trip to South Sudan together with the head of the Anglican Church to bring attention to the suffering of people stricken by civil war and famine. Francis made the disclosure in impromptu comments during a visit to Rome’s Anglican church, the first to the parish by a…