Yellow fever outbreak declared in South Sudan
Photo: File Juba, April 11, 2020 (SSNA) — The Health Organization (WHO) said the deadly fever has been detected in Kajo-keji, a South Sudan’s town bordering Uganda. The WHO revealed…
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South Sudan reports first case of COVID-19
FVP Dr. Machar. Photo: Anadolu/File Juba, April 5, 2020 (SSNA) — The government of South Sudan has reported its first case of Coronavirus also known as COVID-19, the country’s First…
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Widespread corruption hits South Sudan’s mining sector, report says
Photo: File/ businessamlive.com Washington, DC/Juba, April 3, 2020 (SSNA) — A well-coordinated corruption scheme in South Sudan’s mining sector involves President Salva Kiir’s relatives and inner circle, military leaders, and…
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South Sudan’s news editor blasts health ministry critics
South Sudan News Agency’s editor, Duop Chak Wuol. Photo: file Addis Ababa, March 31, 2020 (SSNA) — The newly appointed minister of health has been unfairly criticized for her limited…
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South Sudan suspends training of unified forces over Coronavirus
South Sudan military spokesman Lul Ruai Koang. Photo: File Juba, March 28, 2020 (SSNA) — South Sudan has suspended the training of the unified forces over Coronavirus fear, army spokesman…
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Coronavirus fears force South Sudan to ban international flights
“A visualization of the SARS virus. It is a type of coronavirus and displays the coronavirus’ signature crownlike appearance under a microscope.” Photo: NPR Juba, March 24, 2020 (SSNA) —…
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Deadlock emerges as peace partners failed to agree on states distribution
Machar (right), Kiir (left). Photo: Getty Images/File Juba, March 21, 2020 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s main peace partners President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar have been…
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South Sudan deputy interior minister questions the viability of peace agreement
Mabior Garang de Mabior (center-left). Photo: Getty Images Juba, March 17, 2020 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s newly appointed deputy minister of interior, Mabior Garang de Mabior, says he is not…
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South Sudan to announce formation of transitional government
President Salva Kiir. Photo: Reuters/File Juba, March 12, 2020 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, is set to officially announce the formation of the transitional government of national unity at…
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South Sudan peace could collapse, diplomats warn
Kiir (right, Machar (left). Photo: AFP Juba, March 7, 2020 (SSNA) — Th latest peace deal between South Sudan’s warring factions could collapse unless the main parties to the agreement…
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