Some years ago, when I joined school for the first time, though most of my reasons for going to school were motivated by the desire to eat school porridge and disappear without attending any class, there was something else I had wanted to do and that was to become a[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Suicide is never an option
As ever-increasing as crises in South Sudan, a gentleman, after years of failure, bought a rope and fixed a day for hanging himself. When the day came, he pulled a pen and paper and sat down to write a note. Because he was writing with an Obama smoothline pen, he[Read More…]
Editorial
Mistreating a journalist is likened to hurting a hapless messenger, who is misconstrued for carrying words. Or, breaking a mirror that shows your image. Journalism is as old as creation; in the bible, those of the Higher beings are referred to as Angels or messengers of God. Jacob wrestled with[Read More…]
Upper Nile Governor reopens Hai Mataar Police Station
By Bosco Bush Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok on Friday, commissioned the reopening of the dormant Hai Mataar Police Station in Malakal town to restore law and order in the area. The facility contains some office spaces and 2 prison cells accommodating both males and females to ensure effective[Read More…]
Yei launches campaign to combat River Blindness
By James Innocent A new initiative to combat Onchocerciasis, commonly known as River Blindness, was launched in Yei River County. The campaign, led by the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) program, intends to reduce the prevalence of the disease through mass drug administration. Michael Salah, National Supervisor for NTD, explained[Read More…]
Butchers Union elects new leaders
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Butcher’s Union (CESBU) on Friday, November 1, 2024, elected Mr. Angelo Wani Nyombe as the new chairperson. Delegates from six counties and Wonduruba administrative payam of Central Equatoria State participated in the union’s first-ever election on Friday since its establishment in 1983. Mr.[Read More…]
UJOSS concerned over arrest of journalists in Warrap State
By Deng Ghai Deng Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has voiced deep concern over recent treatment of local journalists in Warrap town, following two troubling incidents involving unlawful detentions. In a statement released on Sunday, UJOSS Coordinator Daniel Mareng Wek detailed how a journalist from Kong Kooc FM[Read More…]
JICA boosts waste management with trucks
By Bosco Bush Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Friday, last week donated a fleet of Grant Aid Vehicles for solid waste management to Juba City Council in a bid to improve garbage collection. The donated machines include; 15 compactors, 2 container carriers and 2 containers. “These vehicles are[Read More…]
Activist urges President Kiir to sign Transitional Justice Bills
By Yiep Joseph Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called on President Salva Kiir to sign the Transitional Justice legislation into law. Executive Director of CEPO, Edmund Yakani said President Kiir should consider signing the Bill as “Christmas gift” to the people. The Parliament has already passed the[Read More…]
Cross-border talks adopt community disarmament
By Yiep Joseph A high-level meeting of Ateker Cluster leaders from South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda has resolved a concurrent regional disarmament program for bordering communities. The talks that kicked off on the 30th of October and ended on the 31st in Moroto, Uganda, brought representatives from South Sudan,[Read More…]
Secret sale of dog meat in Juba exposed
By William Madouk Reports have emerged of a section of unscrupulous butchers who reportedly strangle, stab, and slaughter hundreds of dogs each day. The butchers, operating in secrecy, are believed to be supplying dog meat to the public. Eating dog meat is taboo in South Sudan, however, rumours persist[Read More…]
Over 20 police officers depart to Ethiopia for studies
By Kei Emmanuel Duku At least 23 South Sudan Police officers and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) departed for Ethiopia yesterday to pursue further studies. Thirteen officers will undertake Bachelor’s degrees, eight will pursue Master’s degrees, and two will enroll in postgraduate programs. The duration of their studies will range from two[Read More…]
Journalists advocate for better working conditions, improved welfare
By Yiep Joseph Journalists call for improvements in their working conditions and welfare, urge both Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) and the government to take action. The scribes made the call during Annual General Meeting (AGM) meeting organized by Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) with support[Read More…]
CES proposes mega ICT, media projects
By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State [CES] Ministry of Information and Communication has proposed establishment of mega Information and Communication Technology [ICT], and media projects. Acting Minister of Information and Communication, Gerald Francis presented the four-project memo during Thursday’s ordinary Council of Ministers meeting chaired by the state governor. The[Read More…]
WFP appeals for cash support
By Bosco Bush United Nations World Food Program [WFP] appeals to donors to provide early funding, frontload assistance worth $404 million for next year’s operations, following rising hunger in South Sudan. This appeal follows the release of the WFP-FAO Hunger Hotspots report which warns that South Sudan is a country[Read More…]
Revenge attack claims four lives in Nyirol County
By Deng Ghai Deng At least four people have been killed and three others injured in fatal revenge clashes between the Cie-Pual and Cie-Khertut sections of Cie-Dumin, in Lankien, the headquarters of Nyirol County. Jonglei State Minister of Information, Nyamar Lony Thichot Ngundeng, reported that the violence stemmed from a[Read More…]
Bright Stars face Harambee Stars tomorrow in Kampala
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Bright Stars arrived Ugandan Capital, Kampala, for a second leg of 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifiers after 2:0 triumph over Kenyan Harambee Stars at Juba Stadium. Two second-half goals from Malish Ezbon Wajo and Yahanna Paulino Juma in the 50th and 67th minute[Read More…]
EAC deploys experts to combat MPox outbreak
By No. 1 Citizen For the first time, the East African Community (EAC) is operationalizing its Rapidly Deployable Expert (RDE) Pool in response to an international public health emergency due to the spreading Mpox virus disease outbreak. EAC Partner States such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and[Read More…]
Solar-powered water pump alleviates Wulu County’s crisis
By William Madouk As an old saying, that “Water is life”, meaning, without water, there will be no life in the face of the universe, but for Wulu County, the daily struggle has come to an end. In the past, Women and girls in Wulu county bore the brunt of[Read More…]
Dr. John Garang School-Jonglei, faces closure
By Yiep Joseph Dr. John Garang Secondary School in Pakuor, Twic East County, Jonglei State, faces overwhelming challenges that the government and well-wishers need to leverage the institution. Headteacher, James Majur, told No. 1 Citizen Newspaper in an interview that challenges continue to strain the school and could lead to[Read More…]