Tag: South Sudan
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🇯🇲Vybz Kartel and the Skin-Lightening Controversy: What’s Really in These Products and How Do They Affect the Skin?
Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has long been at the center of regional and international conversations about colorism, skin bleaching, and the commercialization of “lighter skin” as a beauty commodity. Over the years, Kartel has been publicly associated with a line of cosmetic and skin-brightening products—including soaps, creams, and astringents—marketed under the “Vybz” brand. His…
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🇸🇸 El-Fasher’s displaced residents recount the horrors they witnessed in the city
The fall of el-Fasher, the Sudanese military’s last stronghold in Darfur, to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has unleashed a wave of horrific violence and a massive exodus, with survivors recounting streets littered with bodies, systematic attacks on civilians, and a harrowing journey to safety. Tens of thousands have fled the city, with over 62,000…
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🌍 Four African Countries Removed From Global Illicit Money Flow List
In a major boost for Africa’s financial reputation, the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa from its “grey list” — a designation for countries under increased monitoring for weaknesses in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. A New Chapter for Four Reform Leaders 🇧🇫 Burkina…
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🇸🇸Russia Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with South Sudan Through New Ambassador Appointment
💡 | Quick Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Alexander Kosmodemyansky as Russia’s first dedicated ambassador to South Sudan, signaling strengthened diplomatic engagement with the African nation that gained independence in 2011. A New Chapter in Russia-South Sudan Relations In a significant move to strengthen diplomatic ties with African nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin…
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ICE Said They Were Being Flown to Louisiana. Their Flight Landed in Africa.
An Intercept investigation shows that immigration officials deceived the men now expelled to South Sudan. When eight men in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement boarded a plane in May, officials told them that they were being sent on a short trip from Texas to another ICE facility in Louisiana. Many hours later, the…
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🇺🇬 Uganda Army Chief Says Troops Deployed to South Sudan Capital
Ugandan special forces have been deployed to South Sudan’s capital, the Ugandan army chief said Tuesday, after rising tensions that have threatened a fragile peace agreement. Impoverished South Sudan has long been plagued by political instability and insecurity, but concerns have risen sharply in the past week after clashes between forces allied to the country’s…
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🇸🇩Sudan files case against UAE at World Court for ‘complicity in genocide’
Sudan asked the ICJ to approve provisional measures to prevent what it said were acts of genocide allegedly facilitated by the Gulf state.Sudan has filed a case against the United Arab Emirates arguing that the Gulf state is complicit in genocide over its alleged support for Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the International Court of…
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What Drives Population Growth in Africa and Decline in Europe? Insights into South Sudan, Niger, Angola, and Benin vs. Eastern Europe and Island Nations
As 2024 comes to a close, the demographic landscape across the globe reveals stark contrasts, with Africa leading the way in population growth while several regions in Europe and island nations experience significant declines. According to recent data, African nations such as South Sudan, Niger, Angola, and Benin are at the forefront of this growth,…
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South Sudan orders temporary ban on social media over violence in neighboring Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudanese authorities on Wednesday ordered telecoms to block access to social media for at least 30 days, citing concerns over the dissemination of graphic content relating to the ongoing violence against South Sudanese in neighboring Sudan. The temporary ban, which could be extended to up to 90 days, will come…
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South Sudan embarks on cashless transition
South Sudan’s government officially announced a shift to cashless payments for civil servants and departmental funds, aiming to streamline financial processes, reduce corruption, and improve tax revenue mobilization. The government is promoting the use of commercial banks, online platforms, and mobile money transfers. Finance Minister Marial Dongrin Ater also highlighted other economic objectives, including enhancing…
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