President Salva Kiir has urged people to exercise self-control and avoid leaving homes just to “congregate at tea places” as the number of COVID-19 patients moves closer to the 1,000-mark. Continue reading ‘Please stay at home’: Kiir appeals as COVID-19 cases spike
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Activist requests the formation of a ‘medical doctors’ taskforce on COVID-19
A member of a civil society group is appealing to the National Taskforce to establish a technical secretariat that will conduct day-to-day coronavirus response. Continue reading Activist requests the formation of a ‘medical doctors’ taskforce on COVID-19
S.Sudan COVID-19 cases surpass neighbouring countries
South Sudan has recorded its highest yet number of coronavirus cases pushing the number towards the 1,000-mark. Continue reading S.Sudan COVID-19 cases surpass neighbouring countries
Another woman gang-raped in Juba’s hotspot
A mother of two has reportedly been gang-raped by armed men before her children in Juba’s Gudele suburb. Continue reading Another woman gang-raped in Juba’s hotspot
IGAD envoy demands an end to all forms of violence
The IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan has called for an immediate end to all forms of violence, including inter-communal violence so that people can have access to safe, unhindered, and inclusive health care in South Sudan. Continue reading IGAD envoy demands an end to all forms of violence
“You will die before I do,” Kiir tells those wishing him death
President Salva Kiir has assured the nation that he is in good health following rumors that he contracted the coronavirus. Continue reading “You will die before I do,” Kiir tells those wishing him death
COVID-19: 10 more patients pushes S.Sudan cases to 665
Ten more people have tested positive for the coronavirus in South Sudan. Continue reading COVID-19: 10 more patients pushes S.Sudan cases to 665
Japan denies donating unproven ‘virus prevention’ card to President Kiir
The government of Japan has denied reports that it donated virus prevention cards to President Salva Kiir and his aides. Continue reading Japan denies donating unproven ‘virus prevention’ card to President Kiir
Shandong Hi-speed to ‘redesign’ Juba – Rumbek road
The Shandong Hi-speed has attributed the recent damages on the Juba-Rumbek highway to “unexpected” flood which exceeded the hydrological data collected during the survey. Continue reading Shandong Hi-speed to ‘redesign’ Juba – Rumbek road
Machar urges public to test for COVID-19
South Sudan’s First Vice President has called on people to immediately seek medical attention as soon as they experience any form of respiratory illness. Continue reading Machar urges public to test for COVID-19