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UN Ministers Call for Humanitarian Support & Ceasefire Priority in Ongoing Sudan Crisis.
September 20, 2023 – New York (UN). Foreign ministers from Sudan’s neighboring countries, including Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, gathered at the Permanent Mission of Egypt to the United Nations to address the escalating Sudan crisis. This marked their second meeting this year.
They reaffirmed their commitment to a roadmap crafted …
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BB Team Heading to Paris Olympics
September 2, 2023 – Manilla, Philippines. In a historic moment for South Sudan, the nation’s basketball team has clinched their maiden Olympic berth, earning a coveted spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This remarkable achievement unfolded on September 2nd at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Manila.
Known as the “Bright …
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WHO Update on Sudan Crisis
July 27, 2023 – World Health Organization.
The conflict in Sudan has led to a health crisis for 3.4 million people who have been forced to seek safety either within Sudan or in neighboring countries, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The situation is particularly dire for those who …
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South Sudan Seeks Oil Supply Import Alternatives
June 15, 2023 – Juba, South Sudan. The Republic of South Sudan has announced its decision to import essential oil supplies through Djibouti and Kenyan ports instead of relying on Port Sudan, which has been affected by the ongoing conflict, according to the government’s Minister of Petroleum, Puot Kang Chuol.
During …
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Over 100,000 People Displaced to South Sudan
June 7, 2023 – The UN Refugee Agency has released a report indicating that the number of new arrivals to South Sudan from Sudan has exceeded 100,000, emphasizing the need for continued attention from the international community.
Raouf Mazou, the Assistant High Commissioner for Operations at UNHCR, has urged the international …
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Peter Akat Appointment
June 2, 2023 – Juba, South Sudan. Today, Aqua-Africa South Sudan Board of Directors Chair, Peter Mahal Dhieu Akat was appointed to the post of Under Secretary to the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. In this new role, Mr. Akat will have responsibilities for the whole of South Sudan. …