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By Makur Adut Authorities in Lakes State have reported that a 28-year-old man died during the new year celebration, after consuming too much alcohol. Lakes State police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor, reported that the man was found lying dead on the road at Malualbab residence in Rumbek main market. The body was taken to the […]
Rumbek county,
The officer stated that the individuals could be released from detention since they were not found in possession of any stolen item, but were under the influence of alcohol and causing disturbance. By Yien Gattuor At least 25 criminals were arrested during the new year celebrations on Wednesday for causing disturbance and attempting to mug […]
Unity State
By Makur Adut At least six people were killed and nine others wounded in cattle raid in Rumbek Central, Lakes State. Lakes State police spokesman, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, stated that the incident happened on Wednesday, January 1, involving an armed clash between youth from Cueibet County and Rumbek Central County. “According to the information […]
Lakes State
Learners in six SPLM-IO strongholds finally began their Primary Eight examinations on Monday morning after leadership of the opposition had an agreement with the ministry of education over the matter. The deadlock was broken when the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, the National Examination Council and the SPLM-IO leadership resolved the insecurity concerns that […]
Education
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang grabbed a hat trick against Leeds United as Arsenal bounced back with a convincing 4-2 win over the promoted side. Aubameyang scored an opener for the Gunners in the 13th minute of the game to get them off the mark. Mikel Arteta side pressed Leeds United as they showed the intention […]
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Manchester United was held to a 1-1 draw by relentless West Bromwich Albion away at the Hawthorns on Sunday. The Red Devils were angling to cover gap between them and league leaders Manchester City by clinching away win. A victory would have brought them to second place with 48 points. But with 46 points, Man […]
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Former US President Donald Trump was the first president to be impeached twice prior to his exit in January 20, 2021. But on Saturday, February 13, Trump added another twist to his unwanted records-he became the first US leader to be acquitted in impeachment trial twice. This is after the US Senate voted against his […]
America
China hoarded crucial information that would have enabled World Health Organization (WHO) team to make a conclusion on the origin of coronavirus. Reuters reported that an Australian researcher who was part of the WHO’s team that travelled to China on fact-finding mission alleged that Beijing failed to provide all the details they needed. Dominic Dwyer—an […]
Health
Leicester City appeared to be headed for a loss after Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah snatched an opener for Liverpool at King Power Stadium in the 67th minute of the game. The Reds had put a foot forward to pull a win after a recent thrashing in the hands of Manchester City, where goal keeper Alisson […]
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South Sudan regained the UN General Assembly voting rights on Thursday, February 11, after paying arrears that led to blacklisting. The General Assembly spokesman Brenden Varma told AFP that the youngest country paid arrears before clearance, though; more details are yet to be revealed on how much the Juba administration parted with. “South Sudan has […]
National
Karim Khan, a British counsel who is an adept in international criminal law, has been elected as the new chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Khan—who is destined to take over from the Gambian Fatou Bensouda, who will exit the office in June—will serve in the Hague-based court for the next nine years. […]
Justice & Conflict
The United Kingdom has warned its citizens against traveling to South Sudan citing increase in COVID-19 cases and civil wars that rock certain states. The UK government issued the advisory through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on Friday evening. The advisory partly reads, ‘‘If you choose to travel to South Sudan against FCDO advice, exercise […]
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The country recorded its highest ever COVID-19 daily caseload after 174 tested positive for the virus in the past 24 hours as per Thursday evening. The country’s cumulative caseload now shoots to 5,134 as recoveries stand at 3,729. According to the report from the Ministry of Health, signed by the COVID-19 Incident Manager Richard Lako, […]
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An ambitious space technology involving the launch of 328 satellites in 33 countries is paying up by giving India millions worth of revenue. India’s Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday, February 10, revealed that the country’s project was succeeding after the long wait. A statement from […]
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Central Bank Governor Dier Tong Ngor has tested positive for COVID-19. The governor made the announcement on his Facebook page on Friday morning saying he had no severe symptoms but will be self-isolating as required by the health protocols. He said: ‘‘To all family members, colleagues, and friends. This is to announce to you that […]
Health
