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US judge clears the way for imminent deportation of 8 migrants
[Source: Reuters] Eight migrants lost their last-ditch effort to halt their deportation to South Sudan by the Trump administration, clearing the way for their imminent transfer after a judge in Massachusetts denied their request. Lawyers for the...

Central Equatoria rejects ‘unconstitutional’ SSRA door-to-door tax registration initiative
Jacob Aligo, the Central Equatoria State Acting Minister of Information, speaks to the media after the cabinet meeting on Friday. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – The Central Equatoria State Council of Ministers has officially rejected the South Sudan...

Brewing a better future: How Juan Scovia is empowering herself
With South Sudan ranked by the International Monetary Fund as the world’s second-poorest country in terms of per-capita income—just $422 annually—economic prospects remain bleak, especially for young people. Yet amid staggering unemployment, a...

More than 120 spring graduates receive Latin honors
Luther College announced that 268 students graduated in the spring of 2025. They were honored at the 2025 Commencement ceremony on May 25. Of the graduating class, 124 received Latin honors across a variety of majors and 18% were first-generation...

Unity youth urged to promote peace ahead of 2026 elections
Author: Lieth Nyak | Published: 11 minutes ago Participants pose for photo after a round-table discussion on election in Bentiu, Unity State on Monday – Photo credit: Lieth Nyak/Eye Radio Unity State’s Minister of Local Government and Law...

Macron offers to loan Bayeux Tapestry to Britain AGAIN as he’s accused of trying to stitch us up on migration
FRANCE’S President Emmanuel Macron has again offered to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain — but was accused of trying to stitch us up on migration. He and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will today announce the artwork depicting the Battle of...

How Can Regional Models Advance Climate Science?
Climate models have changed the way we view the world. While effective, these models are imperfect, and scientists are constantly looking at ways to improve their accuracy and predictability. MIT professor Elfatih Eltahir has spent decades...

The Silent Revolution: How Bäny Garang Malwal Jok’s Administration Transformed Twic East Leadership in Queensland, Australia (Part 2)
A Comparative Analysis of TECAQ and TECAA Leadership Through the Lens of Payam, Wut, and Dhien Representation (2009–2025) Abstract: This study was commissioned by Agwer Ajang-Warken Bior, former Secretary General of TECAQ under the government of...
UNHCR and LOJEL Join Forces to Launch The Simplest Act: A Global Campaign Celebrating Simple Gestures That Make a Difference
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2025 – LOJEL, the global brand that offers modern luggage and everyday carry products, announces a new partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with The Simplest Act campaign. This...

Iran holds state funeral for military leaders and scientists killed in war with Israel
Author: BBC | Published: 31 minutes ago Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict|Courtesy A state funeral has been held in Iran for about 60 people, including military commanders and nuclear scientists, who were...

Ethiopia announces conclusion of disputed mega-dam
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has announced the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile that has long been a source of tension with Egypt and Sudan. The multibillion-dollar dam, which has been...

Revenue Authority embarks on Door-to-Door taxpayer registration
By Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan Revenue Authority has launched door to door taxpayer registration in Juba city. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the national tax collector informed the public, business community, and all stakeholders,...

Turning the page: How Kenya rose as Africa's book powerhouse
Today we continue with our analysis of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) report on the book industry in Africa titled The African Book Industry: Trends, challenges and opportunities for growth. While...

Gov’t launches 58 million USD project to retain children in school
The project will be implemented by the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Save the Children. By Anak Dut The South Sudan government and Global Partnership for...

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nominee Waltz Faces Senate Vote as the Global Body Reels
Former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on July 15, as he seeks confirmation to be the next U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations. One group of people who very much...

Muhoozi Kainerugaba is shaking up Mbuya hill
CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba The chief of Defence Forces (CDF) is sifting the wheat from the chaff. In recent weeks, the media has been awash with news reports of the CDF cracking down on entrenched, systemic corruption at Mbuya hill, the Uganda...
Morning Bid: Canada back in tariff crosshairs
By Mike Dolan LONDON (Reuters) – What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Although markets are trying to shrug off the week’s U.S. tariff threats as yet another negotiation tactic, there’s...

Ailing president Salva Kiir prepares volatile succession
With South Sudan's President Salva Kiir undergoing medical tests abroad after years of rumours about his health, analysts say a long-gestating plan has been set in motion to secure his succession. Kiir returned from at least 10 days in the United...

Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is hereby transmitting the report of the fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee (Committee) regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024, held on...

U.S. visa restriction tied to Nigeria’s refusal to host asylum seekers — Report
The recent tightening of U.S. visa restrictions for Nigerian citizens is linked to Nigeria’s refusal to accept third-country asylum seekers as part of a broader immigration agreement proposed by President Donald Trump’s administration, a report on...