By Ijoo Bosco Members of the SPLM Political Bureau and Liberation Council in Eastern Equatoria State have unanimously endorsed Governor Louis Lobong Lojore as the party’s candidate for the governorship in the 2026 general elections. The endorsement was made during the Martyrs Day Commemoration in Torit, announced by the Party’s[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Governor Lobong donates motorbikes to boost SPLM grassroots mobilisation
By Louis Loku The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, who also doubles as SPLM State Chairman, Louis Lobong Lojore, has donated motorbikes to the SPLM County Secretariats in Kidepo and Kauto to strengthen party operations and enhance grassroots mobilisation ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The handover, conducted in Torit[Read More…]
Government pushes for economic reforms
By Louis Loku The Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reform has announced a comprehensive 13-point resolution aimed at strengthening revenue collection, improving trade facilitation, and enhancing accountability in public financial management following a three-day stakeholders’ consultation in Nimule. The decisions were unveiled on Wednesday by the Chairperson of the Committee,[Read More…]
Back-to-back champions dedicate historic victory to slain coach George Kobo
By Sabri Dibaco Naduru Area successfully defended their Yambio Inter-Area Championship title after edging Baiparu Area 1-0 in the final of the 7th edition of the tournament, completing a remarkable back-to-back triumph just a month after the tragic death of their head coach, George Kobo. The hard-fought victory saw Naduru[Read More…]
Warrap government trains police to curb insecurity
By Hou Akot Hou The government of Warrap State has started recruiting young men and women into a new police cadet as part of streamlining the high rise of crime and insecurity in the state. The training is being conducted at Wartit Police Training Center in Kuajok Town. In a[Read More…]
Security Authorities in Aweil detain a man over counterfeiting dollars
By Hou Akot Hou Security operatives in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have been detaining a 38-year-old man in Aweil Town since July 14 over dealing in counterfeit United States dollars. Madut Ngong Aleu, the spokesperson of the police, narrated the incident to the media, saying the detained individual is[Read More…]
CTSAMVM warns insecurity continues to threaten peace agreement
By Louis Loku The outgoing Chairperson of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), Maj. Gen. Teshome Anagawe Ayana, has called on all signatories to South Sudan’s revitalised peace agreement to recommit themselves to the permanent ceasefire and fully implement the peace deal to safeguard the[Read More…]
Duop denies coordinating Nasir incident, rejects digital reports
By Yiep Joseph Fourth accused Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam denied coordinating the Nasir attack and rejected allegations that he directed the March 2025 Nasir incident. Addressing allegations that he improperly shared confidential information with the United States ambassador, Duop told the court that his communication concerned implementation of the[Read More…]
Three South Sudanese youth die in DR Congo detention, six remain in jail
By Sabri Dibaco Three South Sudanese youth have reportedly died while in detention in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while six others remain in custody under what sources describe as deplorable conditions after spending more than one year behind bars. According to information obtained by this publication, the group[Read More…]
South Sudan to repatriate 20,000 vulnerable citizens from Egypt
By Sabri Dibaco The government of South Sudan has announced plans to repatriate up to 20,000 vulnerable citizens stranded in Egypt under the first phase of a national return program, following growing concerns over the welfare of South Sudanese refugees and migrants living there. The decision was reached during a[Read More…]
SPLM launches mass membership drive in Eastern Equatoria
By Ijoo Bosco The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has officially launched a massive membership registration and mobilisation campaign in Eastern Equatoria State as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots structures ahead of South Sudan’s December 2026 general elections. The exercise was officially flagged off in Torit by the[Read More…]
Torit Commissioner leads night operation to capture suspected killer in Hiyala
By Ijoo Bosco Torit Caretaker Commissioner Eddy William Ponsiano personally led a late-night security operation that resulted in the arrest of a suspected gunman accused of killing a woman and injuring a 12-year-old boy in Hiyala. The commissioner said he left Torit at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday and travelled to[Read More…]
UN calls for inclusive, peaceful, and credible elections in South Sudan
By Sabri Dibaco The United Nations has commended South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) for launching its nationwide Civic and Voter Education Campaign. The UN described the initiative as a significant milestone toward the country’s first general elections since gaining independence. Speaking at the launch on behalf of the Special[Read More…]
Political parties call for transparency as country enters elections
By Sabri Dibaco Some of the political parties have called on the National Election Commission (NEC) and various stakeholders to ensure that there is transparency in the upcoming December elections. The parties raised the concern during the launch of nationwide civic and voter education in Juba. The United Sudan African[Read More…]
Erratic rainfall threatens harvest across Aweil
By Ngor Deng Matem Farmers across Aweil are facing the prospect of a poor harvest this year as erratic rainfall and extended dry spells between rains continue to damage crops, with Aweil East and Aweil South counties emerging as the hardest-hit areas. Across the region, maize, sorghum, and groundnuts are[Read More…]
National government and Lobong administration harmonise tax collection at the Nimule border
By Yiep Joseph The Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reforms has stepped up efforts to strengthen domestic revenue collection. The committee held a crucial meeting with Eastern Equatoria State leaders, security agencies, and revenue-collecting institutions at the Nimule border crossing. As the country faces economic challenges, the meeting is aimed[Read More…]
Catholic University offers scholarships to outstanding athletes
By Sabri Dibaco The Catholic University of South Sudan (CATHUSS) St. John’s Yambio Campus has announced a scholarship program for outstanding and disciplined sports personalities as part of its 2026/2027 academic year admissions. The scholarships, sponsored by the Patron of the university, Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, will be awarded to[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should ensure security as it rolls out voter education and registration
The commencement of voter education and registration is a significant milestone in South Sudan’s journey toward democratic governance. It offers citizens the opportunity to participate in shaping the country’s future through credible and peaceful elections. However, the success of this important process depends largely on one critical factor: security. The[Read More…]
NATION TALKS: Peace needs teamwork, let us South Sudanese work together
Peace is not built by governments alone, nor is it the responsibility of one community or one generation. Peace requires teamwork. It demands that every South Sudanese, regardless of tribe, religion, gender, or political affiliation, play a role in building a stable and united nation. South Sudan has endured years[Read More…]
National Cleaning Day: A call to action for a cleaner and healthier, South Sudan
Writer: Ajak John Ateng Every great nation is built not only through economic growth and infrastructure but also through everyday actions of its citizens. Among these, maintaining a clean and healthy environment stands as one of the simplest yet most powerful expressions of patriotism and civic responsibility. As South Sudan[Read More…]