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South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach and Egypt’s Aisha Hassan named Kim Bohuny Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa 2023 Most Valuable Players
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South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach and Egypt’s Aisha Hassan named Kim Bohuny Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa 2023 Most Valuable Players

The 19th edition of the Basketball Without Borders Africa camp, held at the American International School of Johannesburg and featuring 80 high-school aged top prospects from across the continent learning from NBA (https://www.NBA.com/) and WNBA current and former coaches and players, came to an end yesterday afternoon. Following the final games of the four-day camp, veteran NBA coach David Joerger and former NBA player Tacko Fall’s Aces were crowned the BWB Africa 2023 Girls champions while 2018 NBA Coach of the Year Dwane Casey and 2022 NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga’s Pistons were crowned the BWB Africa 2023 Boys champions.  The camp concluded with the awards ceremony, with Egypt’s Aisha Hassan and South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach (NBA Academy Africa) named the Kim Bohuny BWB Africa 2023...
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South Sudan Oil & Power 2024 Summit Launches in Vienna: Country Opens Doors to Investors
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South Sudan Oil & Power 2024 Summit Launches in Vienna: Country Opens Doors to Investors

South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum and organizer Energy Capital & Power (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) have officially launched the South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2024 (https://apo-opa.info/46GkHYg) show. As a member of OPEC+, South Sudan is increasingly positioning itself as a player in the international petroleum sector, and is emerging as a destination for renewed onshore oil and gas investment. SSOP 2024 takes place in Juba on 25-28 June 2024. Speaking at the OPEC 8th International Seminar yesterday in Vienna, Hon. Minister Puot Kang Chol emphasized the importance of South Sudan’s resources as a means to secure growth and energy security, and the need to work with partner nations and organizations to balance priorities and develop sustainably. During his panel d...
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Nilepet to Become an Energy Operator by 2027, Says Director General (DG) During South Sudan Oil and Power (SSOP) 2023
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Nilepet to Become an Energy Operator by 2027, Says Director General (DG) During South Sudan Oil and Power (SSOP) 2023

The national oil company (NOC) of South Sudan, Nilepet, will be an energy operator by 2027 as part of the company’s growth strategy, stated Stanslaus Tombe, Director General – Upstream of Nilepet, during a panel discussion on the first day of South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2023 Conference & Exhibition which is organized by Energy Capital & Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) in partnership with the Ministry of Petroleum. During the panel, “African Producers: The Evolving Onshore E&P Environment in Africa and the Middle East,” Tombe stated that Nilepet seeks to play a greater role in the development and maximization of South Sudan’s hydrocarbon resources as part of the firm’s Vision 2027. According to Tombe, Nilepet plans operate 70% of the country’s total production c...
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South Sudan’s Bentiu Refinery to Expand Regional Exports in Q3 2023
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South Sudan’s Bentiu Refinery to Expand Regional Exports in Q3 2023

South Sudan’s Bentiu Refinery could export refined petroleum products to the East African region by August of this year, according to the refinery’s owner SNP Group, a joint venture between South Sudan’s Nile Petroleum Corporation and Russia’s Safinat. Located in Unity State, the refinery has faced several challenges in becoming operational, including flooding, COVID-19 and technical failures. However, the refinery’s output has since come online – pumping anywhere from 3,000-10,000 barrels per day and exporting products to neighboring Sudan – with the Group currently looking to expand regional distribution. “[The refinery] is operational and in good shape. We have been providing products to Sudan. With the current situation in our neighboring country, we are looking to the East Afri...
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Pope Mass in South Sudan: Pontiff urges people to reject ‘venom of hatred’
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Pope Mass in South Sudan: Pontiff urges people to reject ‘venom of hatred’

Image caption, South Sudanese people have said they are happy about the Pope's visit Pope Francis has ended his peace pilgrimage to South Sudan by celebrating an open-air mass attended by tens of thousands in Juba. He urged the congregation to reject what he called the "venom of hatred", and told them to lose no opportunity to build peace. And he pleaded with the country's leaders to focus on ending the conflict. Before leaving, he told the crowd: "Dear brothers and sisters, I return to Rome with you even closer to my heart." Excited Catholics, some who camped overnight for the Mass, told Reuters it was a joyful moment. "To this moment I do not sleep, I was very excited," Jovana Buyom said. "We are really very happy with the coming of Pope because he will give us the ...
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Overview of South Sudan Oil, Gas, and Energy Information (By Rachel Atim Louis)
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Overview of South Sudan Oil, Gas, and Energy Information (By Rachel Atim Louis)

In South Sudan, two main entities oversee activities in the petroleum sector. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mining is responsible for managing South Sudan’s petroleum sector. 1 The National Petroleum and Gas Corporation (“NPGC”) is the main policymaking and supervisory body, and it reports directly to the president and the national legislative assembly. The NPGC participates in all segments of the hydrocarbon sector and approves petroleum agreements on the government’s behalf.  The Nile Petroleum Corporation (“Nilepet”) is South Sudan’s national oil company. Nilepet oversees operations in the petroleum sector, and because of its limited technical expertise and financial resources, it holds minority stakes in production-sharing contracts with foreign oil companies. South Sudan’s Tra...
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Africa: South Sudan’s Triple A Confirmed as Silver Sponsor for South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2023
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Africa: South Sudan’s Triple A Confirmed as Silver Sponsor for South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2023

Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com)  is excited to announce that Triple A –a South Sudanese wholesale and retail supplier of petroleum products and logistics services – has been confirmed as a silver sponsor at the upcoming South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2023 Conference & Exhibition (https://bit.ly/3XJGVDk) in Juba on June 14-16. Atong Amos Agook Juac, CEO of Triple A will also speak at the event. Triple A has been a strong advocate for female empowerment and participation within the local oil and gas industry. Greater gender equality, skills development and inclusivity will be at the center of discussions during the three-day event, as South Sudan and the wider Nile Basin petroleum industry seek to transform into a regional exploration and service ...
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Africa: Savannah Energy’s South Sudan Oil Deal is a boost for Jobs, Local Content and Women Empowerment
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Africa: Savannah Energy’s South Sudan Oil Deal is a boost for Jobs, Local Content and Women Empowerment

Africa-focused British independent energy company, Savannah Energy, has announced the acquisition of producing oil fields in South Sudan from Malaysian state oil and gas company, Petronas, a move highly supported by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (http://www.EnergyChamber.org). The announcement came on 12 December, with the acquisition having been made to the tune of $1.25 billion. Having entered a Share Purchase Agreement with Petronas to procure the company’s entire oil and gas asset portfolio in South Sudan – through the acquisition of its subsidiary, Petronas Carigali Nile Limited – the completed transaction will result in Savannah Energy’s attainment of interests in three Joint Operating Companies (JOCs) of which other partners include international energy company, the China Nat...
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At least 81 people killed as South Sudan’s disarmament erupts in violence
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At least 81 people killed as South Sudan’s disarmament erupts in violence

 At least 81 people have been killed in the South Sudan region of Warrap State following heavy fighting between armed civilians and government forces carrying out a disarmament exercise, the military's spokesman said on Tuesday. Lul Ruai Koang told Reuters the two-day clashes erupted over the weekend after some armed youths in the Greater Tonj area started engaging the security forces.© Reuters/GORAN TOMASEVIC A file photo shows rebel fighters hold up their rifles as they walk in front of a bushfire in a rebel-controlled territory in Upper Nile State It was not immediately clear what sparked the fight, he said, adding that an investigation has been started. "Among the dead are 55 members of the security forces and 26 civilians. Another 31 servicemen were also wound...
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Dozens of medics test positive in South Sudan
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Dozens of medics test positive in South Sudan

South Sudan's health ministry says about 78 frontline healthcare workers have tested positive for Covid-19. One male healthcare worker has died, according to a health official. "It is very unfortunate to mention that we have lost one of the healthcare workers. He used to work at Juba Teaching Hospital in South Sudan, he is one of the people that were affected by the virus and this is the only record we have as a fatality amongst healthcare workers," Dr Matthew Tut told journalists in the capital, Juba. Last month, eight health workers resigned because of pressure from their families, who expressed concerns that they might bring the virus home and infect their relatives.Ar
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