SPLM-IO’s Mabior rubbishes defection rumors
Mabior Garang de Mabior. Photo: AFP Juba, July 13, 2020 (SSNA) — A senior official of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) Mabior Garang de Mabior has staunchly denied…
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Salva Kiir uses fearmongering to impede Johnson Olony’s appointment
Kiir (right), Machar (left). Photo: File By Duop Chak Wuol July 5, 2020 (SSNA) — President Salva Kiir through his press office recently claimed that he is against the appointment…
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More than 7000 children attend school in Fangak county this year
Photo: NRC Fangak, July 4, 2020 (SSNA) — More children have chances to attend school this year after the civil war prevented them from attending school, Finn Church Aid (FCA)…
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Kiir, Machar clash over Upper Nile State governorship
Kiir (right, Machar (left). Photo: AFP Juba, July 4, 2020 (SSNA) — President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar have clashed on Friday in a meeting held…
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UN condemns killing of its aid worker in Cueibet County
Juba, July 1, 2020 (SSNA) SSNA) — The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in South Sudan Alain Noudéhou has condemned the brutal killing of a UN local staff in Cueibet. The…
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South Sudan’s Kiir appoints 8 governors, Upper Nile and Jonglei states are left out
Salva Kiir. Photo: File Juba, June 29, 2020 (SSNA) — President Salva Kiir has appointed at least eighty percent of governors days after he struck a deal with his main…
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Fear grows as Coronavirus cases rise in Juba
Passengers from an international flight are screened for their temperature at Juba International Airport…as part of efforts to prevent spread of the deadly coronavirus.” Photo: AFP Juba, May 24, 2020…
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South Sudan Football Association cancels premier league
Photo: AFP/File Juba, May 20, 2020 (SSNA) — The national league that was planned for the year 2020 has been canceled over fears of Coronavirus, the South Sudan Football Association…
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Indian peacekeepers launched veterinary center in Upper Nile State
Indian peacekeepers in Malakal. Photo: UN Malakal, May 20, 2020 (SSNA) — Indian peacekeepers based in Malakal town of Upper Nile State have launched a veterinary camp to vaccinate cattle…
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South Sudan’s vice president tested positive for COVID-19
SPLM/A-IO leader Dr. Riek Machar. Photo: AP Juba, May 19, 2020 (SSNA) — South Sudanese First Vice President and leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) Dr. Riek…
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