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Blackwater founder Erik Prince pitches deployment of US mercenaries to South America
World Socialist Web Site
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August 11, 2025
Mercenary contractor Erik Prince with Ecuadoran security forces [Photo: @realErikDPrince]The recent visit to Ecuador and Peru by former US Navy SEAL and mercenary contractor Erik Prince is cause for alarm throughout the region. The billionaire...
NilePet staff demand removal of Managing Director amid contract termination allegations
The City Review
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September 5, 2025
Among the most explosive claims is that funds meant for salaries were redirected by senior operatives to undisclosed national programs. By Ajah Jennifer The Nile Petroleum Corporation (NilePet), South Sudan’s national oil company, is facing...
Building homegrown instant payment systems to drive financial inclusion in Africa
Ghana Business News
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September 7, 2025
Dr. Robert Ochola, CEO, AfricaNenda Foundation (left) and Premier Owoih, Managing Director and CEO, NIBSS. Africa is undergoing a digital transformation, marked by rising mobile phone adoption even in remote regions, rapid fintech innovation, and...
Goals and Highlights for Uganda 4-0 Mozambique in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
VAVEL
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September 5, 2025
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in to this EFL Championship match, with all the action and action in real time here on VAVEL. Stay tuned for the competition's upcoming matches. Good morning, and see you next time! END...
Goal and Highlights for Ivory Coast 1-0 Burundi in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
VAVEL
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September 5, 2025
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match, with all the action and excitement (or even the lack thereof, like today) here on VAVEL. Good afternoon, and see you next time! END OF MATCH...
Dan Burn takes England press conference – Ends up quizzed on Alexander Isak
The Mag
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September 5, 2025
Dan Burn has been talking about the Alexander Isak transfer saga at his England press conference. The Newcastle United star finding himself having to field questions on club matters, as well as a few on Saturday’s match. Dan Burn declaring that he...
SSFF approves new Premier League regulations
Eye Radio
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August 29, 2025
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 16 hours ago JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) —The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has approved a new set of regulations for the Premier League, signalling a move toward greater professionalism and...
Maiwut commissioner suspended following commissioners’ forum
Radio Tamazuj
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September 4, 2025
The governor of South Sudan’s Upper Nile state has suspended the commissioner of Maiwut County, according to an official order issued Wednesday. Lt. Gen. James Koang Chuol Ranley issued Gubernatorial Order No. 20/2025, suspending Commissioner Ler...
US removes 2,310 Nigerians
Punch
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September 6, 2025
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has removed at least 2,310 Nigerian nationals from the country between 2014 and 2024. A review of the agency’s annual reports and appendices also revealed that 20 removals have been recorded so...
Turbulence 101: What Pilots Wish Passengers Knew
Simple Flying
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September 7, 2025
Turbulence refers to the unstable cabin conditions that are often experienced aboard flights, as shaking and stomach-churning increases and decreases in altitude. It is usually a comfort rather than a safety concern, although a Singapore Airlines...
‘Absolutely masterful different level’ Bruno Guimaraes scores and leads Brazil to victory
The Mag
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September 5, 2025
Bruno Guimaraes on top form. The Newcastle United captain the star man as Brazil totally dominated Chile. The World Cup group qualifier played in the early hours of Friday morning. Brazil running out 3-0 winners in their penultimate group game,...
What Germany defeat and performance tells us about Nick Woltemade – The big message
The Mag
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September 5, 2025
Nick Woltemade making only his third appearance for Germany on Thursday night. Slovakia running out deserved 2-0 winners, with former Newcastle United keeper Martin Dubravka keeping a clean sheet. What this Germany defeat and performance tells us...
Central Bank Cracks Down on Currency Hoarding
Number One Citizen Daily
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September 4, 2025
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has implemented new, sweeping financial reforms by prohibiting hoarding both local and foreign currency and commodities. The circular issued yesterday and by BoSS governor Dr. Addis Ababa Othow...
BoSS Governor calls for flexible rules to boost mobile money and microfinance
Eye Radio
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August 29, 2025
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 5 hours ago Dr Addis Ababa Othow, the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan - BoSS Facebook page The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has called for a flexible regulatory environment to support the...
Central Bank warns against hoarding of currency
The City Review
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September 4, 2025
In a circular describing two hoarding illegalities, BoSS says the directive seeks to curb speculative practices that destabilize the foreign exchange and goods markets By Aguok Chok The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has issued a stern warning against...
Michael Rider Talks His Celine Debut, Early Teaching Career, & Lessons From Ralph Lauren
W Magazine
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September 5, 2025
If there is one mantra that has served Michael Rider well throughout his two-decade-long career in fashion, it is this: “I never want to be the last one at a party,” he says, with the sort of casual confidence that can come only from experience....
Opinion – Dinka fattening tradition risks lives, it’s time for change.
Eye Radio
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August 29, 2025
Author: Lady Kola | Published: 6 hours ago Man in fattening competition - photo credit: courtesy In South Sudan, culture is the heartbeat of who we are. It connects us to our ancestors and gives meaning to our lives. As a proud Dinka daughter, I...
Sebastião Salgado’s final thoughts: ‘If we lived thousands of years, we would think differently: we would understand the mountains’
El País
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September 5, 2025
“I’m not the best photographer in the world, I’m the hardest-working,” Sebastião Salgado told me in a soft voice. His almost perfect Spanish was enhanced by the calm, melodious cadence of his Portuguese: “A photographer belongs to a breed apart:...
Adelaide's high society tier list: Unholy gossips leak the City of Churches' hidden hierarchy - from a 'very aspirational' couple to the blow-in WAG who 'irked' all the footy wives
Daily Mail
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September 5, 2025
Adelaide may not have the flashing lights of Sydney or Melbourne, but make no mistake - its social scene is thriving, with exclusivity that rivals the east coast elite. From Hollywood stars to models, fashion heavyweights, AFL heroes and Instagram...
Upper Nile governor launches second commissioners’ forum in Malakal
Eye Radio
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September 1, 2025
Author: Elsheikh Chol Ajeing | Published: 7 hours ago Upper Nile State Governor James Koang Chuol address media at the State House on Monday - Photo credit: PPU The Governor of Upper Nile State has today launched the Second County Commissioners’...