Uganda has confirmed its first coronavirus case, the minister health there announced on Sunday. Continue reading Uganda confirms its first covid-19 case
Category: Featured
SSCC criticizes ‘rebel’ clerics for rejecting Ameyu
The Council of Churches has criticized Juba Diocese clerics for objecting to installation of the new archbishop, saying he was appointed to Continue reading SSCC criticizes ‘rebel’ clerics for rejecting Ameyu
Covid-19: Africa told to prepare for the worst
The World Health Organization has warned that African countries should prepare for the worst as coronavirus cases continue to increase Continue reading Covid-19: Africa told to prepare for the worst
Machar wants corruption fought
The First Vice President says corruption is a “stigma” that the unity government should fight in order to redeem its tarnished image. Continue reading Machar wants corruption fought
Uganda announces preventive measures against Covid-19
Uganda has announced sweeping restrictions across the country as part of preventive measures against the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading Uganda announces preventive measures against Covid-19
US insists on respect for human rights
The US government will remain actively engaged with relevant institutions to ensure that human rights are respected in South Sudan, the US Continue reading US insists on respect for human rights
Kenya confirms 3 more coronavirus cases
Kenyan confirmed three new cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, health officials have
The new cases were announced by Cabinet Secretary for Health Mutahi Kagwe at a midday press conference on Wednesday.
Kagwe emphasized that all the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kenya were imported.
“It is now clear that the threat that we face, first and foremost, is the threat from Kenyans that are coming from overseas,” he told reporters.
The newly announced cases include a couple from Spain who arrived in Kenya via Dubai on March 5.
They also include a Burundian man who arrived in Nairobi from Dubai on Tuesday and was detected by health officials who detected his symptoms upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
This comes after a Kenyan who traveled from the UK became the country’s fourth confirmed case on Tuesday.
Eleven other suspected cases have been tested and are awaiting results as they wait at Mbagathi Isolation Center, a special quarantine ward established in Nairobi to help fight the outbreak.
Seven more suspected cases have tested negative for the novel virus and are being processed for discharge to continue self-quarantine at home under close government supervision, the cabinet secretary said.
1st female defense minister assumes office
The first female and civilian minister of defense in South Sudan assumed her role at the military headquarters in Juba on Monday – a docket Continue reading 1st female defense minister assumes office
Kiir warns ministers against importing covid-19
President Salva Kiir has warned ministers against importing the coronavirus through unnecessary foreign travels.
Continue reading Kiir warns ministers against importing covid-19
Parties violate 35% women representation provision
Women representation in the executive has not been met as 35 percent provided for in the revitalized peace agreement, the Women Bloc has Continue reading Parties violate 35% women representation provision