South Sudan’s Ministry of Health says it confirmed 28 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease Sunday, raising the cumulative number to 2,093. Continue reading S.Sudan: Covid-19 cases reach 2,093
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Cattle-related conflicts displace nearly 5,000 in Jonglei state – administrator
Local authorities in Jonglei State say recent cattle raids have left nearly 5,000 people displaced in Pakeer Payam of Twic-East County. Continue reading Cattle-related conflicts displace nearly 5,000 in Jonglei state – administrator
WHO reports highest single-day coronavirus cases
The World Health Organization says member states reported more than 212,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the highest single-day increase since the start of the pandemic. Continue reading WHO reports highest single-day coronavirus cases
Kanye West declares he will run for US president in 2020
American rapper Kanye West, a vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, announced on Saturday that he would run for president in 2020 in an apparent challenge to Trump and his presumptive Democratic rival, former Vice-President Joe Biden.
“We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States,” West wrote in a Twitter post, adding an American flag emoji and the hashtag “#2020VISION.”
It was not immediately clear if West was serious about vying for the presidency four months before the Nov. 3 election or if he had filed any official paperwork to appear on state election ballots.
The deadline to add independent candidates to the ballot has not yet passed in many states.
West and his equally famous wife Kim Kardashian West have visited Trump in the White House.
At one meeting in October 2018, West delivered a rambling, profanity-laden speech in which he discussed alternative universes and his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which he said was actually sleep deprivation.
Elon Musk, the chief executive of electric-car maker Tesla and another celebrity known for eccentric outbursts, endorsed West’s Twitter post: “You have my full support!” he wrote.
EAC MPs miss salaries in cash crunch as Burundi, S.Sudan face expulsion
Employees of the East African Legislative Assembly are yet to get their June salaries, while members of parliament have gone three months without their full pay as the cash-strapped institution scrambles to put together its 2021 annual budget whose deadline passed last week.
Continue reading EAC MPs miss salaries in cash crunch as Burundi, S.Sudan face expulsion
38 killed in Jonglei’s Duk Padiet
The death toll from yesterday’s attack in Duk Padiet Payam of Jonglei State has risen to 38 with over 40 reportedly wounded. Continue reading 38 killed in Jonglei’s Duk Padiet
UK, WHO donate 160 oxygen concentrators for Covid-19 fight
The government of the United Kingdom and the World Health Organization on Friday handed over 160 oxygen concentrators to support the fight against COVID-19 in South Sudan. Continue reading UK, WHO donate 160 oxygen concentrators for Covid-19 fight
Ambassador Hushek’s July 4th message to S.Sudanese
Today, the United State completed 244 years since it proclaimed its independence from England by signing the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776.
Continue reading Ambassador Hushek’s July 4th message to S.Sudanese
Court-martial set up for indisciplined soldiers in Warrap
The SSPDF has established a military court in Tonj state to try any soldier that will misbehave while conducting disarmament in Warrap state, the Chief of Defense Forces has said. Continue reading Court-martial set up for indisciplined soldiers in Warrap
Activist slams security officers for allegedly “freeing” rape suspects
An activist has blamed some security organs for allowing suspected perpetrators of rape to flee from detention centers. Continue reading Activist slams security officers for allegedly “freeing” rape suspects