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SPLM-IO trashes alleged Vice President’s arrest

March 12, 2025

The acting Press Secretary in the Office of the First Vice President, Puok Both Baluang has rubbished alleged arrest of Dr. Riek Machar, terming it as ‘concocted’ and ‘does not hold water. He made this clarification after Garang John, a former SSBC

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How GBV, Mental Health taboo exacerbate suicide among women in S. Sudan

March 12, 2025

The highest cases of suicides among Warrap women prompted the UN Mission in South Sudan to convene a debate on taboo-laden mental health issues. To UN, at least four suicides were reported in February alone; the heartbreaking instances are aggravated by the

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South Sudan is safe – Gov’t retorts U.S on travel advisory

March 12, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has assured the international community that the situation in South Sudan is calm and secure. This assurance comes after the United States ordered all its non-emergency staff in South Sudan to leave, amid rising

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Vice President’s allies deny blocking evacuation of stranded SSPDF soldiers.

March 11, 2025

The office of the first Vice President Dr Riek Machar has denied claims that SPLM/A-IO has been hindering the evacuation of SSPDF soldiers in Akobo County of Jonglei State. Speaking on Monday during a press conference, acting secretary in the office of

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Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan Capital.

March 11, 2025

Uganda Military Chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba on Tuesday announced a deployment of Uganda special forces to Juba, South Sudan. On his official X account, formally Twitter, General Muhoozi has said an attack on South Sudan’s presidency is an attack on Uganda “As

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United confirms ambition to build a new stadium

March 11, 2025

Manchester United has thrown its support behind the Government’s growth agenda by announcing its intention to pursue a new 100,000-seater stadium as the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area. The stadium, and wider regeneration project, have the potential to

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New Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek sworn in.

March 10, 2025

Dr. Riek Gai Kok was on Monday sworn in as the governor of Jonglei State. Dr. Riek, a former national minister of health and a member of SPLM replaces Mahjoub Biel, a member of the National Democratic Movement (NDM), a critical part

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Assistant Chief of Defense forces refutes defection to SPLM-IO claims.

March 10, 2025

The Assistant Chief of Defense forces for Mobilization and Disarmament Lieutenant General Johnson Olony has refuted the allegation of his defection to Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO). Earlier this month, rumors circulated on the media that he had defected to

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Amplifying Misinformation and Divisive Rhetoric Among Citizens.

March 10, 2025

While offering opportunities for communication and connection, Social media is often misused, allowing egos and abusive sentiments to flourish. In the context of Juba, the platform had led to a rapid spread of misinformation and divisive rhetoric that exacerbate social tensions particularly