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DATA STORY: What the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education 2025 examination results tell us
The national pass rate increased by 4.4 percentage points, indicating an overall improvement in student performance
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FACT-CHECK: President Salva Kiir Mayardit did not pose with his middle finger raised
The picture is digitally altered using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and was created for satirical purposes
7min
FACT-CHECK: Donald Trump is not a medical doctor
The video is generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for satire
6min
FACT-CHECK: MTN South Sudan not giving away SSP 50,000 Independence Day bonus
The company has distanced itself from the promotion by posting the claim’s screengrab stamped “FAKE”
8min
FACT-CHECK: Former Lakes State Governor, Rin Tueny Mabor, has not joined SPLM-IO
Rin Tueny Mabor together with senior SPLM leaders participated at the opening of a five-day leadership summit in Juba
11min
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Politics
FACT-CHECK: MTN South Sudan not giving away SSP 50,000 Independence Day bonus
The company has distanced itself from the promotion by posting the claim’s screengrab stamped “FAKE”
December 20, 2025
FACT-CHECK: The viral JIT Mart Christmas gift link is a scam
Written by Rufina Isaac The domain is exploited for scams or phishing because the link has hidden destinations that can’t tell what site it points to A claim doing rounds on WhatsApp and other social media platforms alleging that JIT Mart is giving exclusive Christmas gifts is false. “Celebrate Christmas with JIT Mart and receive your exclusive present […]
December 19, 2025
FACT-CHECK: The Equity Bank Christmas gift link circulating on WhatsApp is a scam
Written by: Rufina Isaac The link which is a newly registered domain is flagged as suspicious by VirusTotal A claim being widely forwarded to groups and personal contacts on a WhatsApp group, purportedly promoting an Equity Bank Christmas gift, is false. “Celebrate Christmas with Equity Bank and receive your exclusive present,” reads that link preview seen by The […]
December 3, 2025
FACT-CHECK: No trucks loaded with South Sudanese pounds were intercepted in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State
Written by Gabriel Garang Garang No trucks loaded with South Sudanese pounds were intercepted in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State A claim posted on Facebook and Instagram alleging that Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State Governor Simon Ober transported money to Bar Mayen — Aweil Center County is false. The post published (archived) by the Aweil Homeland Facebook page on 21st November 2025 claimed that security forces […]
Economy
FACT-CHECK: South Sudan hasn’t updated its visa policy to only grant visa-free entry for Egyptians and Tanzanians
South Sudan’s Interior Ministry says it has not issued any directive, policy decision, or statutory instrument introducing such changes to the country’s immigration or visa regime
July 18, 2026
FACT-CHECK: President Salva Kiir Mayardit did not pose with his middle finger raised
The picture is digitally altered using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and was created for satirical purposes
July 8, 2026
FACT-CHECK: Donald Trump is not a medical doctor
The video is generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for satire
July 7, 2026
FACT-CHECK: Former Lakes State Governor, Rin Tueny Mabor, has not joined SPLM-IO
Rin Tueny Mabor together with senior SPLM leaders participated at the opening of a five-day leadership summit in Juba
Social Issues
Gabriel Garang
FACT-CHECK: Juba court didn’t sentence five officers to 24 years imprisonment for killing Konty
The officers were sentenced for violently attacking a police officer, Major General Dr Stephen Warkozy
April 22, 2026
FACT-CHECK: This picture of a room where a dead person is allegedly buried is not from Uganda
The picture traces its origin to Nigeria, as it was first used by a Nigerian actress who was paying tribute to her late father
April 20, 2026
FACT-CHECK: Comedian Rocka Ringo not arrested for criticising Kuol Manyang
Comedian Rocka Ringo said in a Facebook live video that he is fine and safe and that he has not been arrested
April 14, 2026
FACT-CHECK: Civil society activist Edmund Yakani not arrested in Juba
Both Edmund Yakani and his organisation, CEPO, have dismissed news of his arrest as untrue
Elections
DATA STORY: Nearly 90% of the $250 million budget still required for South Sudan’s December 2026 elections
The government has handed over two separate chunks of money so far ($21 million first, then another $6 million)
FACT-CHECK: Former Lakes State Governor, Rin Tueny Mabor, has not joined SPLM-IO
Rin Tueny Mabor together with senior SPLM leaders participated at the opening of a five-day leadership summit in Juba
FACT-CHECK: Is South Africa set to print ballot papers for the 2026 South Sudan elections?
There is no credible information such as a direct, public, or verified source or an established media outlet news report supporting the claim that South Africa will print ballot papers for the 2026 South Sudan elections.
Explainers
Jibi Moses
FACT-CHECK: Canada is not offering this summer scholarship for 2026
Written by Gabriel Garang Garang The scholarship information circulating on WhatsApp is on an impostor website not affiliated with Toronto University A claim widely shared on WhatsApp with a link alleging a “Canada Scholarship 2026 Summer Admission” is false. The message, which has been forwarded to many WhatsApp groups and direct messages, has been making rounds since […]
7min
FACT-CHECK: Jonglei State Governor, Riek Gai Kok, is not dead
Written by Young Journalists Integrity Fellows Jonglei State Governor, Riek Gai Kok, is not dead A Facebook post circulating online has falsely claimed that the governor of Jonglei State, Riek Gai Kok, is rumoured to have died in Nairobi. The claim, shared by a Facebook page with the headline “BREAKING NEWS”, alleges that the governor is “rumoured […]
7min
Emmanuel Bida
FACT-CHECK: These images aren’t of rebels smuggling weapons in a coffin in South Sudan
A widely shared claim posted on Facebook alleging that South Sudanese intelligence confiscated coffins used by opposition rebel groups to smuggle weapons is false. The original post states, “Breaking: Intelligence uncovers use of coffins to smuggle weapons in South Sudan. The rebels are smuggling weapons like this.” The claims were also posted here and here. […]
8min
Why there is no single device that can “track hate speech” online in South Sudan
South Sudan’s government recently announced that it has acquired a device to track online hate speech and incitement, and that it can identify users spreading harmful content. “The Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek, Ateny, has announced that the government has acquired a device capable of identifying individuals who use social media platforms […]
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Data | Sojo
DATA STORY: What the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education 2025 examination results tell us
The national pass rate increased by 4.4 percentage points, indicating an overall improvement in student performance
DATA STORY: Nearly 90% of the $250 million budget still required for South Sudan’s December 2026 elections
The government has handed over two separate chunks of money so far ($21 million first, then another $6 million)
EFSS launches revamped website and mobile applications for The ClarityDesk project
The core goal of the platforms is to build a healthy information ecosystem by providing accurate information particularly crucial as South Sudan prepares for its elections in December 2026
Introducing the second cohort of the Young Journalists Media Integrity Fellowship
Through structured training, mentorship, and practical learning, the young journalists will be trained on election fact-checking, observation, monitoring and how to ensure access to quality and credible election information
The ClarityDesk’s parent organisation, Excellence Foundation for South Sudan, is a national nonprofit that works through grassroots initiatives to support literacy, leadership, and community engagement, especially among youth and marginalised groups, to foster inclusive, high-quality lives through education, well-being, and opportunity
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