BREAKING: Gov’t confirms second COVID-19 case

April 7, 2020 (SSNN) — South Sudan government on Tuesday confirmed the country’s second case of coronavirus. According to the Coronavirus Taskforce, the patient is a 53-year-old female South Sudanese who traveled to Juba from Nairobi, Kenya, in March. The Undersecretary in the Ministry of Health Dr. Makur Koryom who is also the taskforce’s spokesman said the patient works for […]

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South Sudan COVID-19 patient destined for Kenya returned to JubaĀ 

April 7, 2020 (SSNN) — Kenyan authorities have rejected the entrance of a South Sudan coronavirus patient who was airlifted from Juba on Monday, sources with direct knowledge said, Nyamilepedia reports. On Monday, a unnamed son of South Sudan’s chief justice Chan Reec Madut was airlifted on a chartered plane after reportedly suffering from COVID-19 symptoms having returned recently to […]

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Chief Justice’s son said to be flown to Kenya over “persistent” COVID-19 symptoms

Chief Justice Chan Reec Madut speaking at a gathering. Chan has refused to be tested from coronavirus despite all attempt to get him and his family tested(Photo credit: SSNN)

April 6, 2020 (SSNN) — Son of South Sudan’s Chief Justice is said to have been flown to Kenyan capital Nairobi after reportedly suffering symptoms similar to that of coronavirus, several government officials and close friends said. Four children of Chief Justice Chan Reec Madut arrived to the country from London, UK, last month. They refused to be tested upon […]

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Sensational South Sudanese Rapper K-Denk Releases a New Single – Hope in Canada

April 06, 2020(SSNN) — A South Sudanese Hip Hop Rapper, songwriter and producer, K-Denk, releases a new single, ā€Hope – There Will Be A Brighter Dayā€, in Canada where he currently resides. “Hope”, which was released to Youtube and social media yesterday, would be the first song of an album that is yet to be released according to his earlier […]

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BREAKING NEWS: UK Prime Minister Admitted To Hospital 10 Days After Testing Positive To COVID-19

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson reacts during a press conference at Downing Street on the government's coronavirus action plan in London, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Johnson is announcing plans for combating the spread of the new COVID-19 coronavirus in UK.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)

London, U.K, April 5, 2020(SSNN) — Latest reports from London confirmed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been rushed to London hospital this Sunday evening over “persistent symptoms” of COVID-19 that include fever. According to his family, this is a “precautionary step” that was advised by his doctor. “On the advice of his doctor, the prime minister has tonight been […]

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Sudan puts deportation of rebel officer to Juba on hold over coronavirus

April 3, 2020 (SSNN) — Sudanese government on Thursday put the deportation of a South Sudanese rebel commander on hold over the outbreak of the coronavirus, a senior security official said from Khartoum on Friday. The deportation, the official said, was scheduled for today, of four South Sudanese rebel officer captured in January in the country’s capital Khartoum would have […]

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South Sudan praises China for helping countries in coronavirus fight

South Sudan's incumbent Salva Kiir Mayardit reviews guards of honor alongside Chinese President Hu Jintao(Photo credit: Alexander F. Yuan/AP)

April 3, 2020 (SSNN) — South Sudan president on Thursday expressed his appreciation to the Chinese government and people for playing a central role in supporting other countries globally in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. President Salva Kiir emphasized that his government and people will continue to firmly support China’s efforts and effective measures to control the spread of […]

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Gaguang-Nuer Community Forms White Army Peace Task Force

South Sudanese white army from the Nuer Community of Upper Nile State forms a Peace Force(Photo credit: supplied)

April 2, 2020(SSNN) — Following a series of revenge and targeted killing among the neighboring Nuer sub-tribes in Sobat of Upper Nile State, local communities, chiefs, elders and local administrations held a conference on March 5 and 6 in Maker Payam of Thorow County; Referenced to the conference, the Gaguang-Nuer community white army re-organized and established a new leadership for […]

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President’s Daughter, Defense Ministry, and Governor Linked to Mining Sector Corruption in South Sudan

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit (Photo: Supplied)

President Kiir’s Associates Tied to 32 Mining Companies; High-Level Corruption in Minerals Sector Risks Fueling Armed Conflict, Report Warns, Press Release, By The Sentry April 2, 2020 (Washington, DC) –Ā At a time when South Sudan’s governmentĀ most needs to generate resources for urgent public health-related challenges including the Covid-19 pandemic, one of its promising revenue streams is beset by mismanagement and […]

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Ministry of Tomorrow recognized by Vogue UkraineĀ for social and sustainability excellence

By Julian Prolman, April 2, 2020 (Hollywood, California) —Vogue Magazine Ukraine edition recognizes eco fashion house Ministry of Tomorrow for social and sustainability excellence. ā€œeach stage of production is exemplaryā€ TetianaĀ Ā Solovey ā€œThis is a big win for our tailors in Nairobi. Against all odds, they have shown that given a chance with training and access to basic tools, luxury craftsmanship […]

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S. Sudan parties near deal over states as key opposition group concedes

April 2, 2020 (SSNN) — South Sudan parties negotiating the allocation of state governors are nearing an agreement as key opposition group is reportedly conceding, a senior government official said on Thursday. The SPLM-IG, led by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the SPLM-IO led by First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar have been – since last month – negotiating over how […]

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Trump orders Pentagon to boost drug interdiction efforts

According to researchers from Harvard University legalizing drugs would boost US budgets by $100 Billion.....

Washington (AFP) – President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was directing the Pentagon to join drug interdiction efforts in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean, saying traffickers were trying to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump together with Pentagon leaders said they were doubling the number of ships and aircraft committed to tracking and seizing drugs coming up to the […]

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Donald Trump says Canadians on two stranded cruise ships will be heading home

U.S. President Donald Trump....

ByĀ The Associated Press Wed., April 1, 2020, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—U.S. President Donald Trump says there are plans to remove nearly 250 Canadians from two cruise ships and get them back to Canada. The U.S. Coast Guard has directed all cruise ships to remain at sea where they may be sequestered ā€œindefinitelyā€ duringĀ the coronavirus pandemic, but Trump said Canada is coming […]

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US Trump renews national emergency on South Sudan

April 1, 2020 (SSNN) – United States President Donald John Trump on Wednesday renewed renewed the national emergency on South Sudan for another year, citing continuous threat being posed by the world’s youngest nation toward the United States. The emergency was first declared by former U.S. President, Barrack Obama in 2014, a few months after the eruption of conflict in […]

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S. Sudan policemen to wear masks during enforcement of COVID-19 measures

South Sudan Inspector General of Police, Gen. Majak Akec, accompanied by other officials(Photo credit: supplied/SSNN)

April 1, 2020 (SSNN) – South Sudan policemen will be wearing masks during operations in which they will be enforcing measures imposed by the government to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, police spokesman Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin said on Tuesday. ā€œNow, arrangements are being made to provide Police and other security operatives with Personal Protective Equipment or PPE […]

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South Sudan army ā€˜not’ behind human rights violations in Central Equatoria

April 1, 2020 (SSNN) – South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) denied on Tuesday that its members were behind the alleged continuation of human rights violation in the country’s Central Equatoria state. Over the weekend, holdout opposition group, National Salvation Front (NAS) led by the country’s former deputy chief of staff General Thomas Cirilo Swaka said South Sudan army has […]

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Gov’t says Ethiopia agrees to continue hosting South Sudanese students amid coronavirus crisisĀ 

March 31, 2020 (SSNN) – South Sudan government said on Monday that neighbouring Ethiopia has agreed to host South Sudanese students who – among other international students – were asked to leave the country over the crisis imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week, students in Ethiopia said they had been asked to leave the country by the Ethiopian […]

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US announces evacuation of citizens from South Sudan amid coronavirus crisis

April 1, 2020 (SSNN) – The United States government has announced that it has successfully evacuated an unidentified number of its citizens from South Sudan via Juba International Airport amid the coronavirus crisis. Last week, South Sudan government said an agreement was reached between the government and the United States to allow flights at Juba International Airport for the US […]

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South Sudan security service shutdown Juba-based newspaper

April 1, 2020 (SSNN) – South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) has ordered the closure – without legal notice – the Juba-based daily newspaper, Agamlong, according to a brief statement seen by South Sudan News Now. ā€œIt is an unfortunate to inform the public that security personnel who claimed to have been sent from National security headquarters came to the […]

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South Sudan’s Collective Cause Betrayed: An Objective Outlook into the Ministerial Portfolios

Who are they – The Two Men Who Failed South Sudan By Matai Muon, Mar 31, 2020(SSNN)— ā€œOnly in Africa will thieves be regrouping to loot again and the youths whose future is being stolen will be celebrating itā€¦ā€ Prof. Soyinka, Nobel Prize Laurate. Riek Machar In the early 80’s, Machar started off a journey of politico-military expedition. He would […]

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ANALYSIS:- The New “States Deadlock” and The Future of The SPLM/A-IO

Dr. Riek Machar Teny, First Vice President and the Chairman of the SPLM/A-IO during an IGAD summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Photo Credit: Nyamilepedia.)

By Deng Elijah, May 30, 2020(Nyamilepedia) — Looking at the overall political landscape and how the main armed opposition, the Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition(SPLM-IO), has handled negotiations and foreign relations from the onset in December 2013 or from the days of establishment of the SPLM/A-IO in April 2014, it won’t be surprising if the SPLM-IO compromises one or […]

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BREAKING NEWS: South Sudan Backtracking on The Revitalized Peace Agreement

South Sudan arch rivals, President Salva Kiir Mayardit and his former deputy, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, leader of the SPLM/A in Opposition gazing at each other's eyes during peace process in Khartoum in 2018(Photo credit: shared/unknown)

March 30, 2020(SSNN) — After holding a deadlock on the number and boundaries of states for 18 months following the signing of the Revitalized Agreement of the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan(R-ARCISS) on September 12, 2018 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Mayardit, reverted the country back to 10 + States on February 14, 2020. […]

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South Sudan News: Minister of HIGHER Education “OBTAIN” Goes Viral on Social Media

Denay Jok Chagor(L), South Sudan Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Photo credit: supplied)

March 29, 2020(SSNN) — Over the last twenty four hours, a significant number of South Sudanese intellectuals, have created memes, jokes, #DenayChallenge and other hashtags over what they call “a poorly constructed letter” from the office of the Minister of Higher Education, Science & Technology, Hon. Denay Jok Chagor. The letter, which is believed to have been authored and signed […]

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South Sudan News: “Oppositions Want States Divided 50/50, Government Is Saying No” ~ Michael Makuei Lueth

Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Hon. Michael Makuei Lueth speaking to the media during an event (Photo credit: supplied)

March 29, 2020(SSNN) — Explaining the government account to media, South Sudan Minister of Information, who also doubles as the government spokesman, Hon. Michael Makuei Lueth, said the parties reached a deadlock on allocation of states because the oppositions want the states to be divided 50/50. “What is hampering the appointment is the dispute over the allocation of states. The […]

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OpenĀ  Letter to the New MinisterĀ  of Interior Hon Paul MayomĀ  AKech

Hon. Paul Mayom Akech, South Sudan Minister of Interior of the RTGNU(Photo credit: SSNN)

cc Deputy minister of Interior Hon MabiorĀ  GarangĀ  BY Emmanuel Malual Honourable MinisterĀ  March 29, 2020(SSNN) — Your appointment Ā  as the minister of interior has come at a significant juncture Ā  in the history of the South Sudan hence the decisions and actions you in your protfiolio Ā  hence forth will determine not only a political post but peace […]

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