President Salva Kiir has described as rumours reports of revenge attacks in Bor town following last week’s killing of civilians in Shirikaat, Juba. Continue reading Kiir dismisses as rumors reports of targeted attacks in Bor town
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Kiir directs committee to ‘dig deeper’ into Shirikaat fatal incident
President Salva Kiir has instructed the new investigative committee to thoroughly gather facts regarding fighting that led to the killing of civilians in Shirikaat residential area in Juba. Continue reading Kiir directs committee to ‘dig deeper’ into Shirikaat fatal incident
Fighting over stolen memory card leaves 175 injured in Juba’s UN camp
Three-day fighting amongst IDPs allegedly over a stolen memory card has left 175 wounded at the Protection of Civilians site located at the UN House in Juba, a church leader has said. Continue reading Fighting over stolen memory card leaves 175 injured in Juba’s UN camp
S.Sudan ranked dangerous in the world for COVID-19
A new coronavirus case study by a Hong Kong-based firm has identified South Sudan as the world’s most dangerous country to live in during a pandemic. Continue reading S.Sudan ranked dangerous in the world for COVID-19
Experts blame extreme weather for E. Africa’s food woes
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development says extreme weather conditions in 2019 are to blame for the acute food insecurity for 13.2 million people in the East African region. Continue reading Experts blame extreme weather for E. Africa’s food woes
Mabior’s resignation should accelerate peace process – analyst
A political analyst has said key principals to the revitalized peace agreement should learn from the resignation of deputy minister of interior by implementing pending provisions in the deal. Continue reading Mabior’s resignation should accelerate peace process – analyst
Machar, Angelina resume work
South Sudan’s First Vice President and his wife will resume work on Monday after they recovered from the novel coronavirus disease. Continue reading Machar, Angelina resume work
Coronavirus: WHO advises public to wear masks
The World Health Organization has advised the general public to wear face masks when unable to distance to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Continue reading Coronavirus: WHO advises public to wear masks
Machar, Angelina test negative for COVID-19
South Sudan’s First Vice President and his wife have tested negative for the novel coronavirus as they remain in isolation. Continue reading Machar, Angelina test negative for COVID-19
South Sudan’s wildlife in jeopardy -WCS
The Wildlife Conservation Society is calling on South Sudanese authorities to protect wildlife in the country. Continue reading South Sudan’s wildlife in jeopardy -WCS