The Food and Drug Control Authority has banned a soft drink “Sawa Sawa” over consumption standards. Continue reading Drug and Food Authority bans Sawa-Sawa drink
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Army arrests Lual Akook after fatal Sherikat shooting
The SSPDF says it has apprehended SSPDF officer, Lual Akook, the nephew of President Salva Kiir after he allegedly killed civilians at the Sherikat area in Juba on Wednesday morning. Continue reading Army arrests Lual Akook after fatal Sherikat shooting
WHO says mass gatherings pose continuous risk for spread of Covid-19
The Director-General of the World Health Organization says mass gatherings continue to pose a risk of the spread of coronavirus.
Continue reading WHO says mass gatherings pose continuous risk for spread of Covid-19
Lakes activists condemn recurrent rape cases
A group of over 30 civil society organizations in the Lakes State has condemned the recurrent rape and gender-based violent-related deaths across the state. Continue reading Lakes activists condemn recurrent rape cases
Gov’t forms medical panel to advise on Covid-19
The government of South Sudan has established a Medical Advisory Panel to provide strategic analysis and guidance on health issues, particularly on the coronavirus. Continue reading Gov’t forms medical panel to advise on Covid-19
Kiir’s relative shoots dead civilians in Juba
President Salva Kiir’s relative opened fire on civilians, killing four and injuring others in Juba on Wednesday morning, the SSPDF Continue reading Kiir’s relative shoots dead civilians in Juba
South Sudan coronavirus cases reach 1,317
South Sudan’s coronavirus cases have risen to 1,317 after an additional 186 cases and four deaths were announced on Tuesday.
Nhial Deng replaces Mayiik Ayii as Minister of Presidential Affairs
President Salva Kiir on Tuesday relieved Mayiik Ayiik Deng as the Minister for Presidential Affairs and appointed Nhial Deng Nhial as his immediate successor. Continue reading Nhial Deng replaces Mayiik Ayii as Minister of Presidential Affairs
Angry soldiers open pay protest gunfire in Pochalla
A group of soldiers stationed at Pochalla in Pibor Administrative Area fired shots in the air on Monday to protest their unpaid salaries. Continue reading Angry soldiers open pay protest gunfire in Pochalla
Flooding renders thousands homeless in Bor
Flash floods in Bor town have submerged nearly 2,000 households in Jonglei State, a civil society group there has said. Continue reading Flooding renders thousands homeless in Bor