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Veteran Capital Corp. Enters into Letter of Intent for Qualifying Transaction with Powerhive - Source: Powerhive Inc
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Transformational companies recognised during Afreximbank’s Annual Meetings 2024 in Nassau, The Bahamas - Source: Afreximbank
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Blitzboks hope to make it count in Monaco - Source: South African Rugby
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Mercy Ships and Ministry of Health Announce Next Phase of Life-Changing Surgeries in Sierra Leone - Source: Mercy Ships
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Nohamba crowned Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) Player of the Season - Source: South African Rugby
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) hands over classrooms, brings joy to Nadiangere on joint visit with local authorities
The UNMISS school project is expected to boost the quality of life for residents and internally persons alike, particularly for girls and women, and contributes to the protection of civilians
In the early morning, a UN helicopter approaches Nadiangere. Just below it, the lush and fertile landscape is bursting with newly planted crops. They are vital for supplying food and livelihoods, not only to this village, but to communities across the region.Once on the ground, a team of peacekeepers…
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) trains stakeholders in Eastern Equatoria on the electoral process
The workshop covered various aspects of the daunting task of administering successful elections, with international electoral standards
Civic education and voter registration are important parts of the process meant to lead to the first post-independence elections in the world’s youngest nation in December. Recently, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) held a workshop for the 25 members of Eastern Equatoria State’s electoral commission.“The content…
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United Nation General Assembly President Engages With Students on UN Radio Miraya on Day of the African Child in South Sudan
The UN-operated network which has the largest listenership in the country is an important tool for reaching South Sudanese, particularly those in remote conflict-affected areas
It’s not the first time Esther Keji has made an appearance on Radio Miraya. The young South Sudanese student has made several appearances on Radio Miraya, operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, sharing her opinions on the experiences of young people in this troubled country as well…
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United Nation General Assembly President Meets Displaced People and Supports Efforts To Protect Communities Through De-Mining in South Sudan
President Francis expressed his solidarity and support for the communities as well as the determination of the United Nations to back all efforts to fully implement the peace agreement
Among a sea of white tattered tents live tens of thousands of people forced to flee their homes when civil war erupted in South Sudan over a decade ago. Many of the children were born in this displacement camp and remain there today.On the third day of his goodwill…
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Green Bentiu Initiative – Pakistani peacekeepers encourage planting hope amid climate shocks
The project aims to restore some of what the relentless flooding destroyed, and an impressive 500 native trees have already been planted
From the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) base in Bentiu, adjacent to country’s largest internally displaced persons camp, the remnants of a once vibrant forest stretch in every direction.What used to be lush with vegetation and wildlife only four years ago is now a grey, watery landscape,…
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) hands over new, solar-powered police post along cattle migration corridor
It was a moment of jubilation for community members who showed up to the event en masse, as key state actors received the structure
Kayango, a locality in Western Bahr El Ghazal’s Jur River county, lies at the center of four corridors where seasonal cattle migration is most intense.Despite the 2016 Marial Bai Agreement which regulates disputes resulting from annual movement of cattle, which has greatly contributed to more peaceful migratory patterns, the…
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Supports Training on Preventing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Sessions touched upon how stigmatization and discrimination can hinder the lives of people living with the disease
To dispel myths surrounding HIV/AIDS and raise public awareness, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in partnership with Lakes state’s HIV/AIDS Commission facilitated a 10-day ‘Change Agent’ training.Some 26 participants, mainly women, drawn from various institutions including hospitals, took part.Peer education, HIV prevention strategies, including safe…
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United Nation (UN) Builds Stakeholder Capacities on Elections Awareness
Group discussions enabled the participants to consolidate their voices on the importance of voter education and recommend ways of expanding civic participation
As the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, seeks to complete its democratic transition by conducting free, fair and credible elections in December this year, the United Nations is supporting the process.A recent three-day training facilitated by the UN’s Integrated Electoral Assistance Team (IEAT) aimed to build capacities among relevant…
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) -Funded Vegetable Market Makes Dream Come True for Women in Yambio
The 50,000 USD project, implemented by the self-help Women Development Organization, will serve as a trading point for the produce of the predominantly farming people of Yambio
Singing, dancing, and openly voicing their gratitude: The women of Yambio have finally seen their long-standing wish for a marketplace fulfilled.Thanks to a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Quick Impact Project, they now have two brand new buildings suitable for their commercial endeavours.Cecilia Peter couldn't contain…
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United Nations (UN) builds stakeholder capacities on elections awareness
The training successful galvanized each stakeholder to understand the roles expected of them throughout the electoral cycle
As the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, seeks to complete its democratic transition by conducting free, fair and credible elections in December this year, the United Nations is supporting the process.A recent three-day training facilitated by the UN’s Integrated Electoral Assistance Team (IEAT) aimed to build capacities among relevant…
