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Explainer: Is the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages harmful to human health?
Is the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages harmful to human health?
Aug 1, 20234 min read
Fact-check: A tornadic incident didn’t happen on Lake Victoria in July 2023
No, his tornadic incident didn’t happen on Lake Victoria in July 2023?
Jul 31, 20233 min read
Fact-check: No evidence low sugar intake, hot lemon juice and organic coconut oil can cure cancer
No evidence low sugar intake, hot lemon juice and organic coconut oil can cure cancer
Jul 31, 20233 min read
Fact-check: No, “Gammora” does not cure HIV/AIDS. It’s not a licenced medication
There is no cure for HIV/AIDS. It can, however, be managed using antiretroviral drugs, which stop the virus from replicating in the patient’s body.
Jul 31, 20233 min read
Fact-check: Anonymous Sudan Group, NOT South Sudanese hackers
Anonymous Sudan, a collective of hackers, has claimed responsibility for several Distributed-Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on critical online services in Kenya.
Jul 28, 20234 min read
Fact-check: Is it necessary to cut any drug before taking it as stated?
Is it necessary to cut any drug before taking it as stated?
Jul 28, 20234 min read
Fact-check: Did Kenyan President William Ruto say his life is under threat?
Did Kenyan President William Ruto say his life is under threat?
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Fact-check: Are these images all from South Sudan?
Image shows a village in the Tharparkar Desert in Pakistan
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Fact-check: Does this photo show a man who added HIV- infected blood to Pepsi products?
Fact-check: Does this photo show a man who added HIV- infected blood to Pepsi products?
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Fact-check: Was the Iranian President’s trip to Kenya cancelled?
No, The visit by the Iranian President to Kenya was not cancelled due to a warning from the U.S. government; the visit took place, and both Kenyan and Iranian presidents signed memoranda of understanding to further the relationships. Writer: Ochaya Jackson A video shared on Facebook by Fuata Nyuki-Wa Kungu claiming that the Iranian President’s […]
Jul 18, 20234 min read
Fact-check: Was this how Juba looked in 2002, 2003, and 2004?
Fact-check: Was this how Juba looked in 2002, 2003, and 2004?
Jul 17, 20233 min read
HOAX: This Google Form advertising jobs in Canada is a scam
HOAX: This Google Form advertising jobs in Canada is a scam
Jul 17, 20232 min read
FALSE: This image is not of protesters in France aboard a police vehicle
FALSE: This image is not of protesters in France aboard a police vehicle
Jul 17, 20231 min read
Debunking the Mosquito Coil Lung Disease Myth in South Sudan and Ghana (2016)
There is no clear evidence that long-term exposure to mosquito coil smoke increases the risk of more severe health impacts such as lung cancer, but extended exposure to mosquito coils in enclosed areas should be avoided.
Jul 11, 20233 min read
Fact-check: Viral WhatsApp message about 2023 recruitment at Total Energies is false
Viral WhatsApp message about massive recruitment in 2023 at Total Energies is false
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Explainer: What are internet cookies, and what are they used for?
Internet cookies, small text files stored on devices, remember preferences, track activity, and enhance browsing. They have types like necessary, session, persistent, and third-party. Cookies enhance user experience, facilitate shopping, and provide website analytics. However, concerns about tracking and privacy exist, and users can choose to accept or reject cookies based on convenience, personalization, and privacy preferences. Managing cookie settings and laws like GDPR an
Jul 10, 20236 min read
Fact-check: No, this circular was not issued by WHO
The messages being shared about habits that hurt the brain have not come from the World Health Organisation. The WHO has nothing to do with these false messages that are being spread in its name.
Jul 4, 20233 min read
Fact-check: Did Gumbo Sherikat Juba witness the demolition of these houses?
Fact-check: Did Gumbo Sherikat Juba witness the demolition of these houses?
Jul 4, 20233 min read
South Sudanese Pound’s Rollercoaster Ride: Analyzing its exchange rate journey against the Dominant American Dollar
South Sudanese Pound’s Rollercoaster Ride: Analyzing its exchange rate journey against the Dominant American Dollar
Jun 28, 20235 min read
Fact-check: Resignation letter inauthentic, not from Ruweng Administrative Area chief
Resignation letter inauthentic, not from Ruweng Administrative Area chief
Jun 24, 20232 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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