By Staff writer As the world braces for mystery of darkness at day, when a total eclipse, on 8th April, engulfs the globe, a South Sudanese puzzles an X mark on his palm. A 60-year-old Makur Gurin Chigok Meen, a police officer, who prefers a lifestyle of an ordinary[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Dear God Almighty, help South Sudan, Baba!
By Theem Isaac Machar Dear Father in Heaven, the only living God, God of no discrimination, God of the poor, the weak, the rich, powerful people, and God of the nations, in case I may appear holy before you, please I pray for the great nation on the brink[Read More…]
Invest in Women, Invest in South Sudan’s Future: A Banker’s Perspective
By Lorna Mwangi As we commemorate International Women’s Month, it’s an opportune time to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary women of South Sudan, particularly those who are driving our economic progress as entrepreneurs. Globally, women entrepreneurs face formidable challenges, contributing only 37% of the global GDP despite comprising[Read More…]
Mayor urges traders to light up Torit town
By Ijoo Bosco Torit mayor has called on the community to prioritize lighting up the town in order to address rising incidences of criminal activities. Speaking at a meeting with businesses community, Albino Zachariah said that Torit town has gained a reputation for being in darkness, making it susceptible[Read More…]
IGAD demands political commitment ahead of elections
By Bida Elly David Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called on South Sudan to implement 2018 revitalized peace deal to have peaceful elections. IGAD delegation led by Executive secretary, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu made the call while wrapping up a three-day visit in Juba, The visit aimed at assessing[Read More…]
Yei communities dialogue for lasting peace
By James Innocent Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) conducted a transformative three-day dialogue in Libogo and Nyori areas of Lasu Payam, Yei River County. Over 70 participants from diverse stakeholders in Yei River County converged to dialogue on how to foster peace and reconciliation between long-standing adversaries, Libogo[Read More…]
Orphans receive Easter gift
By James Innocent Kikiji National Orphanage Center in Yei County on Friday received a donation of scholastic materials and clothing from well-wishers. Victoria Kija, a tailor based in the United States, one of the founder members of Kikiji National Orphanage Center, offered the donation. Dominic Living Wawa, another founder[Read More…]
Man murdered in cold blood
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Wanyjok Market in Pan-Apuoth Village, Aweil East County, woke up to shocking news where a young man in his 20s was found murdered in cold blood on Wednesday morning. Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Police spokesperson, Captain Guot Guot Akol, confirmed the murder[Read More…]
Central Bank unveils strategies to handle crisis
By Kidega Livingstone Central Bank reveals its readiness to strengthen the South Sudanese Pounds by mobilizing sufficient foreign exchange to intervene in the market. In a statement released yesterday, the Central Bank notes taking proactive measures to clear the outstanding auction claim, in a bid to rescue the economic[Read More…]
Ruto appoints chief mediator for peace talks
By Kidega Livingstone Kenya’s President, William Samoei Ruto, has appointed a chief mediator and assistant, to arbitrate peace talks between South Sudan government and holdout groups. The development is resumption of Rome peace talks between the government and holdout non-dignitary groups that had stalled. After the impasse, South Sudan’s[Read More…]
Primate urges leaders to reflect on peace
By Charles K Mark Archbishop of Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), His Grace Primate Justin Badi Aram, calls on South Sudan’s political leaders to use Easter period to reflect on peace. The head of ECSS church preached about resurrection of Christ as the foundation of Christian faith and[Read More…]
Court orders MP to pay 7 cows for adultery
By Yang Ater Rumbek Central County Court has ordered a member of state parliament to pay seven cows and expenses of 548, 000 SSP and 200, 000 SSP respectively, for committing adultery. Mr. Luka Agok, a member of parliament, representing Yirol West County (SSOA) in Lakes state Legislative Assembly[Read More…]
ORDER! Economic cluster must tackle crises-Kiir
Kidega Livingstone President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the economic cluster to adapt appropriate remedies to address a runaway inflation in the country. In his Easter message seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Kiir acknowledged that citizens had lost hope because of what he described as “immense challenges”[Read More…]
Unity state is suffering
By Gatkuoth Nangdor Riak Karay Unity State in South Sudan is facing a critical situation where it seems to be losing out while others are gaining. The question arises – did our parliamentary representatives sell out our chance for progress, or do we as citizens not have the right to[Read More…]
In South Sudan, no amount of shouting can stop corruption
The World Health Organization should produce a vaccine against corruption and the International Criminal Court should endorse it. Corruption is ruining lives more than diseases. It is itself a pandemic. All other pandemics are attended to, but corruption is the only pandemic which is not attended to. Wars are fought[Read More…]
Your Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit, I am writing to you today on behalf of the suffering citizens of South Sudan. As the head of state, you are beloved by the people, and they have placed their trust in you. However, the current situation in our country is dire, and[Read More…]
Fuel hike deepens economic turmoil
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s economic situation is deteriorating as fuel prices soar due to a continuous appreciation of US dollar against South Sudanese Pounds. For two months, South Sudan has grappled with rising commodity prices due to a fluctuating foreign exchange market. As of yesterday, a liter[Read More…]
CSOs advocate for transitional justice
By Kidega Livingstone Various civil society organizations (CSOs) are advocating for transitional justice, accountability, reconciliation, and healing, as peace roadmap implementation slows. Chapter five of the Revitalized Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS) talks about truth, reconciliation, and healing. However, the extended roadmap remains the only legal framework guiding necessary reforms and[Read More…]
Health Ministry receives EU, IGAD funded facilities
By Gladys Fred Kole Ministry of Health has received mobile laboratory, screening, and quarantine/isolation health facilities donated by the EU and IGAD. The newly constructed health facilities in Nimule and Wounthou border posts, together with the mobile laboratory and different equipment, were handed over to the Ministry of Health[Read More…]
Minister extends Youth Convention Committee mandate
By Charles K Mark. National Minister of Youth and Sports gives two more months for a preparatory committee to complete organizing the 3rd national youth convention. Minister Joseph Geng Akech had formed the steering committee to organize the 3rd national youth convention within ninety (90) days, which elapsed today,[Read More…]