The power shutdown experienced by businesses yesterday should not be treated as an ordinary inconvenience. It is a serious reminder of how unreliable electricity continues to affect productivity, investment, and economic growth in South Sudan. For many businesses, electricity is not a luxury. It is an essential part of daily[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
CLIMATE CHANGE: Government to avert drought-driven food crisis
By Lodu William Odiya The government of South Sudan has moved to strengthen measures to avert a looming food crisis as a prolonged dry spell continues to threaten crops and livelihoods across the country. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, under National Minister Clement Juma Mbugoniwia, convened a high-level[Read More…]
SPLM calls for unity and discipline ahead of 2026 elections
By Lodu William Odiya The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary General, Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit has called on party cadres and staff to strengthen unity, discipline, and organisational capacity ahead of the December 2026 General Elections. Addressing the cadres during a meeting on Thursday at the party secretariat,[Read More…]
Yei River County authorities organised two days community dialogue
By James Innocent Community leaders from Lasu, Otogo, Mugwo, Yei Town Payam, and Tore Payams in Yei River County have raised concerns over limited access to healthcare, medicines, education, policing, and other essential services, calling for greater government and humanitarian support. The concerns were raised during a one-day meeting that[Read More…]
Government rejects UN Human Rights allegations, reaffirms commitment to elections
By Lodu William Odiya The Government of South Sudan has rejected allegations raised by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights following its recent visit to the country while reaffirming its commitment to the peace process and December 2026 elections. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs[Read More…]
NBG officials inspect site to allocate land to Egyptian investors
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal State officials on Wednesday assessed a plot of land in Alok Payam, Aweil Center County, to determine its suitability for allocation to Egyptian investors planning to establish a meat-processing and milk-production facility in the area. Peter Natale Ukech, the newly appointed Commissioner[Read More…]
Defense submits security application as Nasir incident trial adjourns
By Yiep Joseph The defense team in the Nasir Incident trial has submitted a security application to the Special Court. Following the submission, the court adjourned the proceedings until September 23. The application was presented during the court’s 115th session on Wednesday and was addressed to both the prosecution and[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should focus on inclusive grassroots engagement of women in peacebuilding
Peace remains the greatest aspiration of the people of South Sudan. Despite several peace agreements and political commitments, sustainable peace cannot be achieved if the voices of grassroots women continue to be overlooked. The government must place greater emphasis on the meaningful inclusion of women at the community level, where[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Citizens must protect the environment as climate change intensifies
South Sudan is blessed with vast natural resources, forests, wetlands, rivers, wildlife, and fertile land. These resources support millions of people through farming, livestock keeping, fishing, and other livelihoods. However, these natural assets are increasingly under pressure from human activities and changing weather patterns. Climate change is already affecting communities[Read More…]
Playmatters phase two to reach 13,800 children in Yei
By James Innocent The Project Manager for Plan International, Daniel Wani, says the PlayMatters Phase Two program will reach 35 schools, more than 13,800 children, and 360 teachers in Yei River County over the next four years. Wani said the program, funded by the LEGO Foundation through the UBS Optimus[Read More…]
Health authorities assess Ebola preparedness in Yei
By James Innocent Senior officials from South Sudan’s national Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have visited Yei River County to assess Ebola preparedness, surveillance, and prevention measures in the county. The delegation’s visit follows an earlier security assessment conducted ahead of field visits to Ebola preparedness[Read More…]
Displaced women build resilience through new livelihoods in Tambura
By Lodu William Odiya Women displaced by conflict in Tambura are using vocational skills and small businesses to support their families, rebuild their livelihoods, and regain a measure of independence despite continued uncertainty over their return home. For some of the women, livelihood activities have become an important source of[Read More…]
President Kiir orders regulation of gold mining activities in Raad
By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed authorities in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area to regulate mining activities in Raad, a mineral-rich border town where gold mining has expanded in recent years. The directive was issued on Wednesday after Greater Pibor Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi Gola briefed the[Read More…]
Rights watch warns South Sudan elections face security challenges
By Sabri Dibaco The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that the country’s upcoming elections face serious challenges, including insecurity, inadequate funding, and the possible exclusion of some communities from the political process. Speaking at a media conference in Juba on Thursday, the Commission said the[Read More…]
Minister briefs lawmakers on agricultural crisis, unveils roadmap for food security
By Lodu William Odiya In a crucial move to address the nation’s growing agricultural crisis, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Clement Juma Mbugoniwia, briefed the Standing Committee at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly TNLA on the current status of agriculture and food security in the country. According to[Read More…]
Yakani calls for inclusive inter-party dialogue ahead of elections
By Sabri Dibaco A civil society activist has called for an inclusive inter-party dialogue to build political consensus ahead of South Sudan’s planned elections. The Executive Director for Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, expressed that inclusive dialogue is necessary for peaceful elections. The dialogue is scheduled to[Read More…]
SPLM Mobilises for December Elections, Kiir Backs Nationwide Grassroots Campaign
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has met with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Resource Mobilisation Team as the ruling party intensifies preparations for its third National Convention and the country’s general elections scheduled for December. According to the presidential press unit, the meeting comes as the[Read More…]
SPLM in Lakes State begins three-day leadership retreat
By Yang Ater Yang The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Lakes State has begun a three-day leadership retreat aimed at strengthening party unity, peace, service delivery, and grassroots structures ahead of the 2026 general elections. The retreat is being held under the theme “Unity, Peace, and Service Delivery for[Read More…]
Nunu pushes mass SPLM registration ahead of elections
By Sabri Dibaco Former Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba has urged members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) to register in large numbers ahead of the planned elections. Kumba made the call during the ongoing SPLM membership registration and renewal exercise in Western Equatoria State and other states. She urged[Read More…]
POLITICS: Hakim rejects dismissal, labelling senior officials “dark forces”
By Lodu William Odiya The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-Former Detainees (SPLM-FDs) Chief Whip Isaiah Hakim Garang has rejected a document signed by senior party figures revoking his party membership, dismissing it as fraudulent. Addressing journalists at a press conference in Juba following his reported removal from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly[Read More…]