The former Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Gabriel Jok Riak, has welcomed his dismissal, saying he is happy he served the country. Continue reading I’m happy I served the country – Jok Riak
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Peace monitor asks IGAD to break states deadlock
South Sudan’s peace monitor has called on the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to intervene and address the deadlock over the allocation of states. Continue reading Peace monitor asks IGAD to break states deadlock
Russia donates $1m for fighting locusts in South Sudan
The Russian Federation has donated one million US dollars to support the fight against desert locust in South Sudan. Continue reading Russia donates $1m for fighting locusts in South Sudan
Covid-19 cases surpass 200
South Sudan’s coronavirus cases have exceeded 200 on Wednesday after the high-level taskforce on Covid-19 announced nine more people had tested positive the disease.
14 killed in Cuei-bet, Lakes State
At least 14 people have reportedly been killed after a pregnant woman was gang-raped in Cuei-bet County of Lakes State. Continue reading 14 killed in Cuei-bet, Lakes State
NAS accuses gov’t of onslaught, gov’t denies
The National Salvation Front has accused the government of declaring an all-out war on its bases. Continue reading NAS accuses gov’t of onslaught, gov’t denies
Kiir considers total lockdown amid rising Covid-19 cases
President Salva Kiir says South Sudan may impose total lockdown if the Covid-19 situation worsens in the country. Continue reading Kiir considers total lockdown amid rising Covid-19 cases
Covid-19: Employees to work full time
The high-level taskforce on COVID-19 has directed employees to return to full-time work.
Cleric calls for compromise on state allocations
A church leader has called on the peace parties to compromise and form the state governments as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the country. Continue reading Cleric calls for compromise on state allocations
S. Sudan COVID-19 cases close to 200
South Sudan has recorded 20 new more cases of coronavirus, a day after announcing 18 cases. Continue reading S. Sudan COVID-19 cases close to 200