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South Sudan: The pain, memories and hope

Nafisa (not her real name), a 58-year-old woman from neighboring Sudan shares Nyakol’s anguish, having lost contact with her grandson, seven-year-old Ahmed (not his real name), as the family fled the conflict in Sudan in December 2023. Nafisa’s...

US deports convicted criminals to South Sudan

(MENAFN) Eight individuals labeled as “barbaric criminal illegal aliens” by U.S. authorities have been deported to South Sudan, a nation the U.S. State Department warns travelers to avoid due to ongoing violence, crime, and abductions. According...

U.S. Deports Eight ‘Illegal Aliens’ to South Sudan

(MENAFN) The United States has expelled eight individuals it referred to as “barbaric criminal illegal aliens” to South Sudan, a nation that the US State Department strongly advises against traveling to because of widespread violence, kidnappings,...

UN Security Council Approves Extension on South Sudan Arms Embargo

(MENAFN) On Friday, the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution renewing an arms embargo on South Sudan for another year, extending it until May 31, 2026. The resolution also maintains targeted sanctions, including travel bans and...

South Sudan voices remarks on US visa ban

(MENAFN) South Sudan has pushed back against Washington’s decision to revoke all US visas for its citizens, rejecting accusations that it refused to accept deported nationals. The country's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Monday clarifying...

International Relations on South Africa’s foreign policy engagements and diplomatic achievements

Tribute to Ambassador Mahlangu We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute the late Ambassador Mahlangu who was serving as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya. The Late Ambassador Mahlangu was also accredited to Somalia. He was...

Trump considers deporting migrants to conflict-torn Sudan

(MENAFN) The U.S. Supreme Court has approved the government's request to deport migrants to third-party countries, including conflict-ridden nations like Libya and South Sudan, regardless of the migrants' countries of origin. This ruling overturns...

The Presidency on Deputy President’s international programme travel expenses

The Office of the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa wishes to provide clarity regarding Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s international travel expenses which has recently gained much attention in the media, with reports and...

Rwanda Accepts Receiving U.S. Deportees

(MENAFN) Rwanda has consented to receive up to 250 individuals expelled from the United States, according to an announcement made by the government on Tuesday. The East African country now joins other African nations—Eswatini and South Sudan—in...

Trump plans on deporting migrants to war-torn African states

(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has approved the Biden administration’s authority to deport immigrants to third countries, including conflict-affected nations like South Sudan and Libya, regardless of the migrants’ countries of origin. This ruling,...

Judge Says Trump Administration Violated Court Order

(MENAFN) A federal judge declared on Wednesday that the Trump administration breached a prior court ruling by deporting eight migrants from Texas to South Sudan, a "third-party" country not linked to their homeland. US District Judge Brian E....

Rwanda Seals Deal with U.S. to Take in Up to 250 Migrants

(MENAFN) Rwanda has secured a deal with the United States to accept as many as 250 migrants, underscoring its enduring dedication to aiding displaced individuals and fostering their reintegration, a government official announced Tuesday. "Nearly...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...

UK cautions residents to leave African country

(MENAFN) The UK has advised its citizens to leave South Sudan as escalating tensions in the country raise fears of a potential return to civil war. The British Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) issued a travel advisory on...

Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

African Nations Witness US Visa Ban

(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...

Nigerian official claims US pressuring Africa to accept deportees

(MENAFN) Nigeria will not bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to accept deported Venezuelans, including those released from American prisons, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated. In an interview with Channels TV on...

DR. ERIKA WICHRO SELECTED FOR TOP INSPIRATIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR IN HEALTH BY IAOTP

Dr. Erika Wichro will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Erika Wichro, MPH, MA, MAS, Global Health Expert and...

Minister Gwede Mantashe: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

House Chairperson, Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Thoko Didiza Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Honourable Mikateko Mahlaule Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Pre-Budget International Relations and Cooperation Media Briefing

Africa: Implementing Agenda 2063 Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic imperatives on human rights and resolving the triple challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. Through attracting Foreign Direct Investment, we intend to...