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Explainer: MonkeyPox, what do you need to know?
A cumulative total of 99,176 laboratory-confirmed cases of Mpox, including 208 deaths, were reported to WHO from 116 countries in all six WHO regions in Africa from January 1st, 2022, to June 30th, 2024
Aug 21, 20245 min read
Unveiling the Powerhouses: Top 30 Facebook Pages in South Sudan 2023
Unveiling the Powerhouses: Top 30 Facebook Pages in South Sudan 2023
Jan 11, 20249 min read
Explainer: How to Safeguard Your WhatsApp Account from Hacking Attempts
Shield your WhatsApp Account from hackers with these top tips! Writer: Jibi Moses Many people have fallen victim to hacking in various ways, whether in their emails, social media accounts, pages, profiles, or groups. This always causes frustration, disappointment, and the loss of valuable information and resources. The new trend is WhatsApp hacking. It involves […]
Sep 16, 20234 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
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: 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
South Sudan S.4 Results 2023: A Comprehensive Analysis of Performance by Gender, States, and Schools
South Sudan’s S4 2023 results reveal Central Equatoria State’s dominance in top-performing schools and the highest number of students, with notable success in the science category.
Jul 28, 20233 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
Explainer: Why South Sudanese should learn data literacy to harness the potential of data
Why South Sudanese should learn data literacy to harness the potential of data
Jul 27, 20235 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
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
Fact-check: Did Volodymyr Zelenskyy mock African Presidents in Kyiv?
Did Volodymyr Zelenskyy mock African Presidents in Kyiv?
Jun 20, 20233 min read
Fact-check: Did Hamdan Dagalo visit Kenya for Sudan’s talks last week?
Did Hamdan Dagalo visit Kenya for Sudan’s talks last week?
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Fact-check: This recruitment exercise is not from NRA South Sudan
This recruitment exercise is not from NRA South Sudan
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Fact-check: MTN not giving out 10 GB of free data to its old users in South Sudan
MTN not giving out 10 GB of free data to its old users in South Sudan
Jun 19, 20232 min read
Fact-check: President Museveni was not in ICU
President Museveni was not in ICU
Jun 16, 20237 min read
Fact-check: Uganda Ministry of Health has not refused to Pay Medical Interns
Fact-check: Uganda Ministry of Health has not refused to Pay Medical Interns
Jun 12, 20234 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
Fact-Checking & Information Verification In South Sudan
211 Check is South Sudan's first and only independent fact-checking and information verification flagship project established by Defyhatenow in March 2020 to counter COVID-19 dis/misinformation but has since grown in its scope of work. It became a signatory of the International Fact-checking Network's (IFCN) Code of Principles in March 2023.
If you believe that 211 Check is violating the IFCN Code of Principles, you can report this through the complaints page on the IFCN site.
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