[East African] Juba — South Sudan experienced an internet black out for more than 15 hours, which the government described as a technical issue.

[East African] Truck drivers’ strike at Elegu border post on the Uganda-South Sudan border has entered the second week, interrupting the flow of goods to South Sudan and raising fears the Juba may soon run short of supplies.

[VOA] Updated August 30, 2021 02:33 PM – Planned protests against South Sudan’s government failed to materialize Monday amid a heavy deployment of security forces in the capital, Juba, and a nationwide disruption of internet service.

[RFI] Security forces patrolled South Sudan’s capital Juba on Monday and many shops were shut as the authorities warned of a tough crackdown against anyone planning to join a planned protest against the government. This as President Kiir inaugurated the country’s new parliament.

[Nation] South Sudan experienced an internet blackout for more than 15 hours, which the government described as a technical issue.

[Nation] Kigali — Kenya Morans will battle South Sudan on Tuesday to qualify for the quarterfinals of the ongoing Fiba Afrobasket Championships here at the Kigali Arena.

[Monitor] The Silverbacks went into their last group game at the Fiba Afrobasket last evening well aware of what had to be done.

[VOA] Juba , South Sudan — The South Sudan National Police Service has deployed officers on the streets of the capital, Juba, and warned South Sudanese not to take part in the scheduled nationwide Monday protests against the government.

[ENA] Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan held discussion today on ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation and diplomatic relations between the two countries.

[Shabait] Asmara, 26 August 2021 – The Embassy of Eritrea in South Sudan organized a seminar on 22 August focusing on “Eritrean national identity”.