Juba, Nov 3, 2026 (AFP) - S.Sudan police recruitment sparks clampdown fears ahead of first-ever polls

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2026-11-03
South Sudan is gearing up to hold its first-ever elections in December, but there are few signs of preparations -- apart from a massive police recruitment drive. The country is beset by chronic insecurity and poverty, exacerbated by endemic graft that has seen it ranked by Transparency International as the most corrupt country in the world. The UN and the African Union have voiced doubts about the country's readiness for the December 22 elections......
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SANGWALI, 01 November 2026 - The newly constructed staff room at Samudono Primary School is part of the infrastructure and community development projects undertaken by the Wuparo Conservancy in the Zambezi in the current financial year.

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SANGWALI, 01 November 2026 - The newly constructed staff room at Samudono Primary School is part of the infrastructure and community development projects undertaken by the Wuparo Conservancy in the Zambezi in the current financial year. (Photo: Contributed)

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SANGWALI, 01 November 2026 - The Wuparo Conservancy in the Zambezi Region’s Judea Lyabboloma Constituency generated N$3.51 million in revenue during the 2026 financial year. This is contained in a report presented by conservancy manager Beven Shakwa Muyenga during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Sangwali on Sunday.

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SANGWALI, 01 November 2026 - The Wuparo Conservancy in the Zambezi Region’s Judea Lyabboloma Constituency generated N$3.51 million in revenue during the 2026 financial year. This is contained in a report presented by conservancy manager Beven Shakwa Muyenga during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Sangwali on Sunday. (Photo: Contributed)

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WINDJOEK, 03 November 2026 - CMMZE Energy Namibia (Pty) Ltd has announced a N$17 billion green hydrogen and ammonia project in Henties Bay that will produce 210 000 tonnes of green ammonia a year for export to Europe.

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WINDJOEK, 03 November 2026 - CMMZE Energy Namibia (Pty) Ltd has announced a N$17 billion green hydrogen and ammonia project in Henties Bay that will produce 210 000 tonnes of green ammonia a year for export to Europe. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

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BLOUBERG, 01 November 2026 - A weekend of community camaraderie culminated in victory for Kalahari FC, who took home first place at the Blouberg Primary School Open Tournament fundraiser. (Photo: Contributed)

BLOUBERG, 01 November 2026 - A weekend of community camaraderie culminated in victory for Kalahari FC, who took home first place at the Blouberg Primary School Open Tournament fundraiser. (Photo: Contributed)

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BLOUBERG, 01 November 2026 - Kalahari FC won first place at the Blouberg Primary School Open Tournament fundraiser over the weekend. (Photo: Contributed)

BLOUBERG, 01 November 2026 - Kalahari FC won first place at the Blouberg Primary School Open Tournament fundraiser over the weekend. (Photo: Contributed)

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WINDHOEK, 02 November 2026 - The Performance Management System (PMS) Workshop for Local Authorities is officially underway at NIPAM, supported by the Prime Minister's Charity Foundation Programme for Local Authorities. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 02 November 2026 - The Performance Management System (PMS) Workshop for Local Authorities is officially underway at NIPAM, supported by the Prime Minister's Charity Foundation Programme for Local Authorities. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 14 September 2026 - The Windhoek City Council has approved a range of resolutions addressing housing shortages, traffic safety, and technology-enhanced policing. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 14 September 2026 - The Windhoek City Council has approved a range of resolutions addressing housing shortages, traffic safety, and technology-enhanced policing. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

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KUNENE RIVER MOUTH, 02 November 2026 - Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua with regional councillors and government officials during the joint stakeholder outreach operation to remote communities in the Kunene Region. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

KUNENE RIVER MOUTH, 02 November 2026 - Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua with regional councillors and government officials during the joint stakeholder outreach operation to remote communities in the Kunene Region. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

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