13. April 2026
April 8, 2026
How community fact-checkers are fighting fake news and protecting South Sudan’s information space
South Sudan has seen a significant rise in internet and smartphone usage over the past ten years, making social media a key news source for many people; however, this surge in online connectivity has also led to increased risks of misinformation spreading rapidly among the population
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April 1, 2026
Ajah Jennifer Mayen
Ajah Jennifer Mayen
FACT-CHECK: Nathaniel Oyet hasn’t resigned from the SPLM/A-IO leadership
Nathaniel Oyet has officially dismissed the resignation letter as a fake, as reliable sources show he is currently representing the movement on an international diplomatic mission in the United States of America
7min
March 31, 2026
Gabriel Garang
Gabriel Garang
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.
6min
March 31, 2026
Gabriel Gatluak Wal
Gabriel Gatluak Wal
FACT-CHECK: This image is not of a meeting between Nathaniel Oyet and Donald Trump
The viral image claiming to show meeting between Nathaniel Oyet and Donald Trump is AI-generated
6min
March 24, 2026
Gabriel Garang
Gabriel Garang
FACT-CHECK: This image of a lady allegedly holding testicles is AI-generated
The photo is AI-generated according to scan analysis by AI image detectors
8min
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Politics
December 20, 2025
The ClarityDesk
The ClarityDesk
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 […]
November 16, 2025
FACT-CHECK: MTN MoMo didn’t start in South Sudan in 2018
An article by the Number One Citizen, a South Sudanese daily English newspaper, has quoted that a customer claimed they had registered for the MTN South Sudan Mobile Money (MoMo) services in 2018, but this is false. The article (archived), published on 21 October 2025 titled ‘Cash Crunch Hits MoMo Users As MTN South Sudan Service Fails’ narrates the […]
Economy
April 1, 2026
Ajah Jennifer Mayen
Ajah Jennifer Mayen
FACT-CHECK: Nathaniel Oyet hasn’t resigned from the SPLM/A-IO leadership
Nathaniel Oyet has officially dismissed the resignation letter as a fake, as reliable sources show he is currently representing the movement on an international diplomatic mission in the United States of America
March 31, 2026
FACT-CHECK: This image is not of a meeting between Nathaniel Oyet and Donald Trump
The viral image claiming to show meeting between Nathaniel Oyet and Donald Trump is AI-generated
March 23, 2026
FACT-CHECK: President Salva Kiir hasn’t suspended his senior presidential envoy on special programs
There is no evidence either from the Office of the President or the special envoy’s office confirming the alleged suspension
March 23, 2026
FACT-CHECK: This photo of President Kiir on a hospital bed is AI-generated
The image published online allegedly showing President Salva Kiir on a hospital bed is AI-generated
Social Issues
March 24, 2026
Dhel Malith Chol
Dhel Malith Chol
FACT-CHECK: Photo of baby allegedly born at Juba Teaching Hospital is not from South Sudan
The image circulating on Facebook has appeared online in previous reports about a rare medical case in Latin America, not in South Sudan
January 13, 2026
FACT-CHECK: Nilepet is not giving any ‘2026 New Year Gift’ to the public
Nilepet is not giving any ‘2026 New Year Gift’ to the public A claim widely shared on WhatsApp with a link alleging a “Nilepet — 2026 New Year Gift,” is false. The message which has been forwarded to many WhatsApp groups and direct messages has been making rounds since early January 2026. “Congratulations! Nilepet — 2026 New […]
January 9, 2026
FACT-CHECK: This picture of a Russian Eagle was not captured in Yambio, South Sudan
Written by Kei Emmanuel Duku A Facebook post with an image of a man holding an eagle, allegedly “belonging to a Russian research facility” touring Africa and touching down in Yambio in South Sudan, is false. The post was widely shared here and here. “An Eagle belonging to a Russian research facility was mistaken for delicious meat in Yambio,” […]
November 30, 2025
FACT-CHECK: This World Food Programme massive recruitment advertisement is fake
Written by: Rufina Isaac This World Food Programme massive recruitment advertisement is fake A claim widely spread on WhatsApp groups for a mass recruitment of 50,000 jobs at WFP in 2025 is false. The claim written in bold letters is “MASS RECRUITMENT AT WFP 2025 JOBS. WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME (WFP). The 2025 RECRUITMENT form is available and recruitment has […]
Elections
March 31, 2026
Gabriel Garang
Gabriel Garang
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.
February 1, 2026
The ClarityDesk
The ClarityDesk
FACT-CHECK: Bobi Wine was not declared Uganda’s President-elect
Written by Rufina Isaac Bobi Wine was not declared Uganda’s President-elect A poster being widely circulated on Facebook claiming that Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert, also known as Bobi Wine, has been elected president of Uganda is false. “Bobi Wine elected as the legitimate president of Uganda,” reads in part the claim posted on Facebook by the page […]
January 20, 2026
The ClarityDesk
The ClarityDesk
FACT-CHECK: Stephen Par Kuol not endorsed by Troika as new SPLM/A-IO interim chair
Written by Ginaba Lino Stephen Par Kuol not endorsed by Troika as new SPLM/A-IO interim chair A Facebook post (archived) published on 13 January, 2026, by Anthony Carlo, claimed that a joint communique by Troika Countries and the European Union following an extraordinary meeting endorsed Stephen Par Kuol as the Interim Chairman of the South Sudan People’s […]
Explainers
Jibi Moses
March 2, 2026
The ClarityDesk
The ClarityDesk
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
February 23, 2026
The ClarityDesk
The ClarityDesk
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
February 23, 2026
Emmanuel Bida
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
February 18, 2026
The ClarityDesk
The ClarityDesk
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 […]
28min
Data | Sojo
April 8, 2026
Dhel Malith Chol
Dhel Malith Chol
How community fact-checkers are fighting fake news and protecting South Sudan’s information space
South Sudan has seen a significant rise in internet and smartphone usage over the past ten years, making social media a key news source for many people; however, this surge in online connectivity has also led to increased risks of misinformation spreading rapidly among the population
April 8, 2026
Dhel Malith Chol
Dhel Malith Chol
DATA STORY: Warrap leads state allocations in South Sudan’s 2025/26 draft budget
The 2025/2026 draft budget data shows increased transfers to states and administrative areas, with the majority of funds directed toward salaries and centrally administered sectors
March 31, 2026
Dhel Malith Chol
Dhel Malith Chol
DATA STORY: South Sudan’s SSP 7 trillion budget balances salaries, debt, and infrastructure amid fiscal deficit
Oil revenues dominate income projections as lawmakers question timing and accountability
January 14, 2026
Emmanuel Bida
Emmanuel Bida
102 constituencies confirmed for South Sudan December 2026 elections
South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has confirmed that the December 2026 general elections will proceed using the 2010 geographical constituency boundaries in the absence of a new national census. Chair of the National Elections Commission, Prof. Abednego Akok Kacuol announced the decision on 22 December 2025, underscoring that the move aligns with the National Elections Act, as […]
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