By Yien Gattour At least 40 schools in Longchuk County, Upper Nile State, are operating under trees amidst a lack of access to scholastic materials and an unconducive environment. Several pupils told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that they are being taught under trees, with scarcity of textbooks and stationery.[Read More…]
Year: 2023
WFP supplies burn in another boat fire
By Manas James World Food Programme (WFP) supplies to Malakal went aflame on Saturday at Bor in Jonglei state. Maj. Gen. Elia Costa Faustino, the state police commissioner, said the boat belonged to a local businessman was hired by World Food Programme to transport relief aid to Malakal. “The boat,[Read More…]
VP Igga ignites hope for Juba-Kajo-Keji road
Gladys Fred Kole Vice President for economic cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga has assured that the construction of Juba-Kajo-Keji highway will start soon. He said a budget has been put forth for the construction of a highway, connecting Juba to Kampala through Kajo-Keji -Jale Afoji borders with Uganda’s Moyo district.[Read More…]
Pope names Juba’s first Cardinal
By Bida Elly David Pope Francis on Sunday named Archbishop, His Grace, Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla as Cardinal of Juba. The pontiff, during “Angelus” at St Peter’s Square in Vatican announced the appointment of Archbishop Ameyu, the first Cardinal for Juba, alongside 20 other new cardinals. The shepherds of God[Read More…]
Independence Day Celebration: Honoring Our History and Future with Freedom
BY Oyet Charles Salfa South Sudan got her independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011. The World’s youngest county is bordered by Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic. Even after eleven years of her independence, the still depend on imported goods and[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Elusive Independence: A Nation Struggling to Find its Footing
By Gama Hasan Oscas As South Sudan celebrates its 12th independence anniversary, it is disheartening to acknowledge that the country has failed to achieve the true independence its people aspired to when they voted for secession from Sudan. While South Sudan emerged as a sovereign state, the harsh reality is[Read More…]
President Kiir pledges peace for 12-year-old South Sudan
By Bida Elly David As South Sudan celebrates its 12th independence Anniversary, the President has reiterated his commitment to peace agreement, stating, it is the only ticket for conducting democratic elections. President Salva Kiir Mayardit offered in his Independence anniversary message to the citizens under the theme, “consolidating peace and[Read More…]
Washington urges Juba to address election obstacles
By Staff writer United States of America (USA) has called on South Sudan’s transitional government to address obstacles for the country to hold credible elections. Antony J. Blinken, the US secretary of state made the call in a statement to the people of South Sudan to mark the 12th Independence[Read More…]
Dr. John Garang University launches rice project
By Manas James Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology has launched a rice research and training center at the institution’s main campus in the Jonglei State capital, Bor. About 2500 m2 rice farm was opened in a groundbreaking ceremony last week. Korean peacekeepers with the United Nations[Read More…]
South Sudan Marks Independence Anniversary in Style
By staff writer Despite the absence of a central event, South Sudan marked its 12th Independence anniversary peacefully in a decentralized manner at states, counties and among social groups across the country. In Juba City, July 8th night witnessed social places filled with jubilant citizens who waited to usher in[Read More…]
Silent and peaceful celebration of South Sudan’s 12th Independence anniversary was ideal. For many, occasions like this would be observed in public grounds with speeches from leaders and other dignitaries as well as traditional dancers presenting their arts, alas, we had covid-19 era event. In summary the event was decentralized[Read More…]
We Are Alone
By Joseph Ring Lang This Is South Sudan All Government officials, in all different levels of the Departments, if they don’t give us (the public) services expected from their departments: they are not part of us; WE ARE ALONE. In likewise, all members of us (the public) who go to[Read More…]
The Imperative of Unifying Languages in South Sudan’s Public Offices
By Gama Hassan Oscas Language is an essential tool for effective communication, especially in a diverse and multicultural country like South Sudan. The use of a common language, such as English or Arabic, in all public offices and institutions is crucial for fostering inclusivity, fairness, and trust. However, the prevalent[Read More…]
The fall of Juba City Council Mayor: Hon. Micheal Ladu Allah Jabu
By Daniel Yupet If the mayor of Juba were indeed removed from office for failing to collect garbage, it would indicate that there were serious problems and dissatisfaction with the city’s waste management system during his tenure. In such cases, the local government or governing body may recommend that the[Read More…]
The custom of stopping deceased wife’s burial until dowry is completed
By Joseph Akim Gordon Traditionally, it is obligatory for a man and woman to get married and produce children; in cultural tradition, the meaning or objective of marriage is the procuration of children. A man must pay a dowry to the parents of the girl, but nowadays the dowry is[Read More…]
The 12th anniversary and there is still nothing to celebrate
When South Sudan got her independence from Sudan, hundreds of South Sudanese, mostly women and wounded heroes, died as a result of happiness. The soldiers and women who have been suffering for a very long time were shocked and they couldn’t make it anymore. They died when they heard that[Read More…]
A farmer, whose family goes hungry merely because nobody is ready to cook, is not under famine threat but a syndrome of laziness. It serves no purpose employing computer-literate personnel in Northern Bahr El Ghazel, yet the health ministry complains of birth certificates than lack of materials. Just evaluate a[Read More…]
Women want action against early and forced marriage
By William Madouk Women and girls in South Sudan appealed to President Salva Kiir to act on persistent early and forced marriages. In an open letter to the president, young women and girls of South Sudan lamented gross human rights violations against forced child marriage. “We, the young women and[Read More…]
Network launched to tackle tribalism
By William Madouk South Sudanese citizens have launched a National Network Against Tribalism (N’NAT) to combat segregation and nepotism in the country. Tribalism has remained a longstanding issue nationwide and as a main factor contributing to persistent skirmishes and instability among communities. The anti-ethno coalition will focus its main efforts[Read More…]
Hot weather expected
By Khamis Cosmas Lokudu El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific, setting the stage for a likely surge in global temperatures, disruptive weather, and climate patterns. “El Nino describes the warming of sea surface temperature,” World Meteorological Organization warned. The World Meteorological Organization forecasts that there is a[Read More…]