The Minister of Roads and Bridges has acknowledged and apologized for the “shoddy work” which has led to the destruction of parts of the Juba – Rumbek highway. Continue reading Roads Minister apologizes for the damaged highway
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Kiir urges Muslims to be mindful of COVID-19 during Eid celebrations
President Salva Kiir has urged Muslims across the country to celebrate Eid al Fitr while observing directives set by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading Kiir urges Muslims to be mindful of COVID-19 during Eid celebrations
S. Sudan’s Covid-19 deaths increase as cases pass 600
South Sudan’s National Taskforce on Covid-19 confirmed 2 more deaths and 92 cases of the coronavirus disease on Saturday.
Continue reading S. Sudan’s Covid-19 deaths increase as cases pass 600
Ateny says ‘Kiir is healthy in his house’
The Office of the President has refuted social media claims that President Salva Kiir had been evacuated to Cairo for medical attention. Continue reading Ateny says ‘Kiir is healthy in his house’
Kenya diverts E. African cargo to Naivasha depot
The Kenyan government says all transit cargo will be moved by the Standard Gauge Railway from Mombasa to Naivasha where truckers will pick them for delivery to Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Continue reading Kenya diverts E. African cargo to Naivasha depot
Journalist Edward Terso is dead
A prominent media advocate and journalist, Edward Terso, has passed on in Khartoum, Sudan, on Friday. Continue reading Journalist Edward Terso is dead
S. Sudan’s Covid-19 cases pass 500
South Sudan’s coronavirus tally rose to 563 with the announcement of 82 positive test results on Friday. Continue reading S. Sudan’s Covid-19 cases pass 500
Ethiopian cops brutalize S Sudanese student protesters
At least seven South Sudanese students are nursing wounds after they were reportedly brutalized by Ethiopian police during a protest at the Continue reading Ethiopian cops brutalize S Sudanese student protesters
Machar’s office rejects medical evacuation claims
The Office of the First Vice President has dispelled reports that Dr. Riek Machar and his wife have left the country for specialized medical Continue reading Machar’s office rejects medical evacuation claims
GBV survivors get helpline 662
The government of South Sudan has launched a helpline for reporting cases of gender-based violence. Continue reading GBV survivors get helpline 662