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Fact-check: No, the National Bureau of Statistics is not recruiting staff for the census as claimed
The NBS has not advertised any new vacancies, and the circulating link is part of an online scam, and according to NBS, the census process has not yet officially begun
Apr 30, 20253 min read
Data Story: South Sudan records 94.9% CPE pass rate in the 2024 result
Out of the top 13 pupils in the country, 10 were from Central Equatoria, including all the top five scorers.
Apr 17, 20253 min read
Explainer: Why cyber threats and scams remain a challenge in South Sudan?
Misinformation and disinformation have been weaponised as tools to build trust and to create convincing narratives in phishing email messages or inbox alerts that influence users to accept or take action, whether by revealing their sensitive information.
Nov 7, 20244 min read
Explainer: Implications and Significance of South Sudan Archbishop Ameyu being made a cardinal
Implications and Significance of South Sudan Archbishop Ameyu being made a cardinal
Oct 30, 20233 min read
Explainer: Drug abuse and why it is crucial to be in the know
Drug abuse, a term used for obsessive and excessive use of drugs, is a common problem the world over, with South Sudan not an exception. Though hard to resist, the use of drugs can be controlled with proper medication and guidance. Writer: Diana Juan Leju According to a report by UNODC, around 284 million people […]
Sep 15, 20235 min read
Data Story: South Sudan’s population surges to 12.4 million, reveals 2021 survey
South Sudan’s population surges to 12.4 million, reveals 2021 survey
Apr 29, 20235 min read
Chairperson Order No.2, The National Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 1st June 2020
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Jun 1, 20201 min read
Chairperson Order No.1, The National Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 27th May 2020
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May 27, 20201 min read
Nation Address by H.E. The President of The Republic, 25th May 2020
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May 25, 20201 min read
Final Communication from The Presidency No.59, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 18th May 2020
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May 18, 20201 min read
Republic of South Sudan, The President, Republican Order No.12/2020 for the Appointment of Members of The National Task Force Committee on COVID-19, 15th May 2020
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May 15, 20201 min read
Communication from The Presidency No.58, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 15th May 2020
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May 15, 20201 min read
Communication from The Presidency No.57, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 14th May 2020
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May 14, 20201 min read
Communication from The Presidency No.56, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 13th May 2020
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May 13, 20201 min read
Communiqué from The Heads of State Consultative Meeting of The East African Community, 12th May 2020
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May 12, 20201 min read
Communication from The Presidency No.55, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 12th May 2020
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May 12, 20201 min read
Communication from The Presidency No.54, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 11th May 2020
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May 11, 20201 min read
Communication from The Presidency No.53, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 10th May 2020
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May 10, 20201 min read
Communication from The Presidency No.52, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 9th May 2020
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May 9, 20201 min read
Communication from The Presidency, Addendum No.51 and 52, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 8th May 2020
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May 8, 20201 min read
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Explainer: South Sudan’s debt burden and sovereign vulnerability
The combined total of these enforceable judgments, exceeding $1.65 billion, poses an immediate threat to the nation’s liquid assets and oil export streams.
Nov 5, 20251 min read
Fact-check: Yes, the 2018 revitalised agreement allocates positions to its signatories.
All positions at the executive were allocated according to the revitalised agreement under power-sharing arrangements, both at the national and state levels including the legislatures.
Oct 17, 20253 min read
Fact Check: No, Riek Machar has not been hanged, but is currently on trial.
The claim on social media that Dr. Riek Machar has been hanged for “crimes now we are free of all nonsense in South Sudan” is false and misleading
Oct 14, 20252 min read
Fact-check: No, this video is not showing the SSPDF violent attack in Wau.
There are no credible local media reports about the South Sudan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF) bombardment or attack in Wau today or recently.
Oct 14, 20252 min read
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