South Sudan faces “major challenges” to unlock economic potential – IMF

South Sudan faces “major challenges” to unlock economic potential – IMF
The Star Online
JUBA (Reuters) – South Sudan needs a lasting peace with Sudan and to meet major challenges such as weak state institutions and a lack of infrastructure to unlock its economic potential, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday. Last month …

South Sudanese Judicial System to be Revamped
Arutz Sheva
South Sudan’s Chief Justice Chan Reech has said that the world’s newest country will start using mobile courts to deal with a “backlog of cases in its justice system,” according to the Associated Press. He blames the issue on the lack of judges and …

Abyei Dispute Threatens Accords
AllAfrica.com
Despite the landmark agreements which Sudan and South Sudan reached late last month, experts are warning that failure to quickly resolve a lingering dispute over the oil-rich border region of Abyei could still bring the two countries to the brink of …

Success of Sudan Oil Deal Could Hinge on Abyei
Voice of America (blog)
The long term success of an oil and security deal between Sudan and South Sudan could depend on the much disputed Abyei border region. That’s why Princeton Lyman, the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, says Abyei’s exclusion from the …South Sudan: WFP Girls? Ration Increases School Attendance in Eastern …
Reuters AlertNet
TORIT – Education will be critical as the world’s newest country builds its future, and South Sudan’sgirls are getting a better chance at an education thanks to WFP.WFP supports girls through what is known as the “Girls’ Incentive,” which is designed …

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PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a news website that covers news, opinions, analysis, history, culture and literature of South Sudan and the world. Founded in July 2011 by PaanLuel Wël to create a platform for free expression and constructive dialogue, the website features articles from various contributors, including columnists, commentators, poets, authors, activists and academics. PaanLuel Wël believes that media can play a vital role in informing, educating and empowering the people to participate in nation-building and social transformation. He also believes that media can foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance and diversity among different communities and groups, and hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.

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