Eighteen more people in South Sudan have tested positive for the coronavirus disease raising the total number of infections to 174. Continue reading 18 more test positive for Covid-19
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Kiir replaces army chief
President Salva Kiir has appointed General Johnson Juma Okot as the Chief of Defense Forces replacing General Gabriel Jok Riak. Continue reading Kiir replaces army chief
Quarantined coronavirus patient demands care or release
A 41-year-old man who recently tested positive for coronavirus has threatened to leave the government’s isolation center due to lack of some Continue reading Quarantined coronavirus patient demands care or release
S Sudan to receive test kit share from EAC
The Ministry of Health is expected to receive 1,000 coronavirus test kits as part of its share from the East African economic bloc. Continue reading S Sudan to receive test kit share from EAC
Museveni wants truck drivers tested for Covid-19 before they set off
EAC member states will soon require truck drivers moving across the transnational borders in the region to test for coronavirus at their ports Continue reading Museveni wants truck drivers tested for Covid-19 before they set off
COVID-19: S.Sudan confirms 36 more cases in 48 hours
South Sudan has confirmed 36 more coronavirus cases bringing the total number to 156. Continue reading COVID-19: S.Sudan confirms 36 more cases in 48 hours
SPLM PB calls for compromise over states allocation
The SPLM Political Bureau is urging the parties opposed to the new allocation of states to support the resolution of the “presidency” to end the current deadlock. Continue reading SPLM PB calls for compromise over states allocation
Activist criticizes ‘reckless’ easing of lockdown
An activist has warned that South Sudan risks a full-blown coronavirus outbreak if it continues with what he describes as reckless decisions by the government. Continue reading Activist criticizes ‘reckless’ easing of lockdown
Child gang-raped, found unconscious in Juba
An 8-year-old girl has reportedly been gang-raped and dumped outside her home in Juba’s Gudele suburb. Continue reading Child gang-raped, found unconscious in Juba
Lobong denies involvement in illegal gold deals
The former Governor of the defunct Kapoeta State has refuted claims by the US-based watchdog – The Sentry that accused his office of taking part in illegal gold mining activities in the area. Continue reading Lobong denies involvement in illegal gold deals