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Fact-checking and Information Verification in South Sudan

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Why South Sudan has the most expensive internet data rates in East Africa

This is a social media scam intended to steal personal information from unsuspecting public members

Fact-check: Did President Kiir cry on his return from the tour in Bahr el Ghazal?

Fact-check: These images are not of a man named Bismark in Juba

Fact-check: These aren’t images of a snake cursed by Torit residents' grandparents

Fact-check: Image of Yaba Ladu Anthony from Munuki is doctored and used for satire

Fact-check: No, the Government of South Sudan is not giving free loans

Data Story: Covid-19 vaccine, the fear of the unknown

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