Six journalists in South Sudan have been arrested over the circulation of footage appearing to show President Salva Kiir wetting himself, media rights groups say. Eko Hot Blog reports that in December, a video shared on social media appeared to show Mr Kiir urinating on himself as the national anthem played at a function. EDITOR’S … Read more
2022: Primate Ayodele Releases Shocking Prophecies On Presidential Jet Crash, Release of Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu, AFCON, Other Key Issues EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a series of prophecies for the coming New Year 2022 one of which is that a presidential jet will … Read more
Authorities in South Sudan are facing the dilemma of whether to keep schools shut in the fight against Covid-19 or re-open them and save children from continual child labour. The country closed public schools three months ago to fight the pandemic that has infected 2322 people and killed 46 so far. The country’s recovery rate … Read more
South Sudan has declared a 10-hr curfew daily as it confirmed its first case of Coronavirus on Sunday. The country’s border, international airport, recreational and relaxation centres with exceptions of food vendors have been shut down to curb the pandemic. While briefing citizens on Sunday, Vice president, Riek Machar said the index case is that … Read more
South Sudan’s parliamentary speaker, Anthony Lino Makana has resigned after being threatened by lawmakers to impeach him for blocking efforts to fight corruption and mismanagement. Anthony was accused by fellow MPs of failing to present auditor-general and anti-corruption reports to parliament and blocking lawmakers from summing ministers for questioning. Read Also: Gowon Inaugurates Automobile Centre … Read more
In a bid to boost peace and recover the economy, South Sudan and South Africa have signed a new petroleum deal. The landmark oil deal is yet another achievement for Africa’s growing energy investments and will provide further boost to South Sudan’s economic revival. The signing of the new exploration and production sharing agreement (EPSA) … Read more