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• Police warn against celebratory gunfire on 9 July
  The South Sudan National Police Services has warned against shooting into the air during celebrations of the Independence Day. Every year, some members of the organized forces and civilians in Juba and other parts of the country usher in the 9th July – Independence Day -by shooting guns into the air to express excitement. But […]
• Coronavirus could be airborne – WHO
  The World Health Organization has revealed that there is evidence the coronavirus can be spread through airborne,The Economic Times has reported. This means the virus can move from one person to another after being suspended in the air for long periods like flu, tuberculosis, and valley fever. In an open letter to WHO on Monday, […]
• VP Abdelbagi violates coronavirus guidelines
  A civil society activist has criticized Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi for engaging in communal activities during the coronavirus pandemic. Ayii is the Chairperson of the National Taskforce on Coronavirus, which enforces public health guidelines to stop the spread of the virus. This week, the Vice President traveled to Warrap State where he was seen on […]
• Central bank to buy crude gold from miners
  The Bank of South Sudan has announced plans to purchase crude gold locally in a bid to boost the country’s economy. According to the bank’s boss, President Kiir has approved $4 million for the bank to build its mineral stockpile. “The president never disappointed us, he requested the money to be released from the ministry […]
• Group condemns Lakes killing of girls over pregnancy
  A civil society group has condemned killing of young girls over pregnancy in Lakes State. Based in the state, the Agency for Girls’ Education and Development or AGED, has documented seven cases for the last 10 years. “It has come to the attention of the AGED that continuous killing of girls and women is unbearable […]