The number of coronavirus infections has hit 16 million worldwide, while more than 644,500 have died, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Continue reading Coronavirus cases hit 16 million worldwide
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EA Court faults Kiir for ‘illegal’ dismissal of judges
The East African Court of Justice has ruled that President Salva Kiir contravened South Sudan’s Transitional Constitution of 2011, and the East African Community Treaty, when he dismissed 13 judges and justices in 2017. Continue reading EA Court faults Kiir for ‘illegal’ dismissal of judges
Distance from politics, defense minister tells military trainees
The Minister of Defense has advised military trainees to distance from politics to ensure smooth implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Continue reading Distance from politics, defense minister tells military trainees
Covid-19 cases reach 2, 262 in S.Sudan
South Sudan’s coronavirus cases have reached 2, 262 after 4 more cases were reported on Friday. Continue reading Covid-19 cases reach 2, 262 in S.Sudan
IDPs in UN camps lack mosquito nets as malaria kill dozens
At least 100 people have been killed by malaria across the country since the beginning of the year. Continue reading IDPs in UN camps lack mosquito nets as malaria kill dozens
Governor Karaba promises inclusive gov’t, reconciliation ahead of planned visit to WES
General Alfred Futuyo Karaba, the new governor of Western Equatoria state has pledged to form an inclusive government that is representative of all sectors of the state. Continue reading Governor Karaba promises inclusive gov’t, reconciliation ahead of planned visit to WES
More Covid-19 testing centers to be established in state capitals
The Ministry of Health has announced intentions to establish more testing centres across the country. Continue reading More Covid-19 testing centers to be established in state capitals
USAID recommits to supporting reforms, building lasting peace in South Sudan
The US Agency for International Development has reiterated its willingness to help the new unity government implement reforms envision in the peace agreement. Continue reading USAID recommits to supporting reforms, building lasting peace in South Sudan
Kiir’s office ‘rubbishes’ Biar’s death squad claims
The Office of the President has described claims by activist Peter Biar Ajak that the government wanted him dead as “nonsense.” Continue reading Kiir’s office ‘rubbishes’ Biar’s death squad claims
Thousands flee fresh violence in Jonglei – UN
A fresh outbreak of fighting in the troubled Jonglei region has forced thousands of families to flee their homes and seek sanctuary next to the United Nations base in Pibor, the UN mission in South Sudan has said. Continue reading Thousands flee fresh violence in Jonglei – UN