By Kiden Stela Mandela Yet again, flames have torn through the Konyo-Konyo market, leaving behind ashes, tears, and shattered livelihoods. This is not the first time traders in Konyo-Konyo and custom markets have suffered such devastating losses. Each outbreak tells the same story: insubstantial structures, poor planning, and a lack[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Yei River County declares day of mourning after deadly Luri plane crash
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County have issued an official condolence message following a tragic plane crash in the Luri area that claimed the lives of 14 people traveling from Yei River County to Juba. According to county authorities, the aircraft, operated by Citylink Aviation, crashed early Tuesday[Read More…]
A joint Committee dispatched to Rokon to mediate escalating cattle conflict and intercommunal disputes
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a high-stakes dialogue intervention aimed at quelling a surge in violence along the volatile border between Central and Western Equatoria, Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has dispatched a joint mediation committee to the front lines of the crisis. The delegation, led by the deputy governors of[Read More…]
Calls for market standardisation grow as fire rages through shops in Konyokonyo market
By Chol D. Johnson The Juba City Mayor, Christopher Serafino Swaka, has called on citizens to accept the market standard shops’ organisation after more than 10 shops were destroyed by fire in Konyokonyo Market. Speaking on Tuesday to the media after a fire destroyed more than 10 shops in Konyokonyo,[Read More…]
US diplomat raises concerns over effectiveness of oil revenues and aid money in South Sudan
By Lodu William Odiya A U.S. diplomat has raised concerns over the effectiveness of billions of dollars generated from oil revenues and international aid in South Sudan. Speaking on Tuesday, during the release of the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report, Charles Vetter questioned how such resources have been[Read More…]
Four killed in Kaya road ambush as Yei commissioner condemns the attack
By James Innocent At least four people have been killed in an ambush along the Kaya–Yei Road while travelling to Yei on Tuesday. The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, confirmed the incident, noting that among the dead was a member of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces[Read More…]
South Sudan set to celebrate International Labour Day on Friday
By Chol D. Johnson The government of South Sudan has announced plans to officially celebrate International Labour Day on May 1 in the capital, Juba. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, the Minister of Labour, Anthony Lino Makana, said the government is fully prepared to join the international community[Read More…]
BoSS to inject more cash into commercial banks to ease liquidity crisis
By Yiep Joseph The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has announced plans to supply additional physical cash to commercial banks to ease the liquidity crisis that has made it difficult for citizens to access their money. The announcement followed a high-level meeting on Tuesday between BoSS officials and managing directors[Read More…]
Governor Adil meets SPLM youth league to boost mobilization for SPLA Day
By Sabri Dibaco The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Cde. Emmanuel Adil Anthony, who also serves as the SPLM State Chairperson, has met with the SPLM Youth League to strengthen mobilisation efforts ahead of the upcoming SPLA Day celebrations on 16th May. The meeting brought together the SPLM National Youth[Read More…]
Youth conference in Juba inspires a value driven generation
By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Nuna Rhoda Rudolf, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to empowering young people and strengthening family values during the Global Movement Youth and Teenagers Conference held in Juba. The conference brought together youth, faith leaders, and development partners in a[Read More…]
Pari community celebrates Pari cultural festival in Juba
By Chol D. Johnson The Pari Community of Lopon County, Eastern Equatoria State, has celebrated the three-day Pari Cultural Festival in Juba. The Pari Cultural Festival, which is usually scheduled to be celebrated in November, was instead celebrated in April due to the celebration of the Pari age-set generation “Maden[Read More…]
CES mourns victims of tragic plane crash in Luri
By Yiep Joseph The Government of Central Equatoria State (CES) has expressed deep sorrow and mourning following a tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of 15 people in Luri. In his message of condolence extended to the media, CES governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony described the incident as a devastating[Read More…]
Unity State, and MSF to rehabilitate road to Bentiu state hospital
By Sabri Dibaco The Unity State Government, in collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has announced plans to urgently rehabilitate the road leading to Bentiu State Hospital. This followed growing concerns over limited access to critical health services. The decision was reached after a high-level meeting involving the state minister[Read More…]
GPAA Minister urges greater Jonglei communities to respect peace
By Chol D. Johnson The Information Minister of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Jacob Werchum Juok, has called on communities in Greater Jonglei to respect peace and resolve grievances through dialogue. Speaking on Monday to No. 1Citizen Daily Newspaper, Werchum urged both government authorities and civilians to prioritise negotiations[Read More…]
Plane Crash: 15 killed in plane crash near Luri, SSCAA confirms
By Chol D. Johnson Fifteen people have been killed in a plane crash that occurred in Luri Payam, just a few kilometers away from the city. In a press statement issued on Monday, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) confirmed the incident. The aviation authority cited that the aircraft,[Read More…]
Land grabbing and chronic insecurity devastating South Sudan, says new CES Speaker
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The newly installed Speaker of the Central Equatorial State (CES) Legislative Assembly has issued a blistering assessment of the state’s current affairs, warning that “chronic insecurity” and rampant “land grabbing” are strangling the agricultural and economic potential of what is traditionally ranked as South Sudan’s premier[Read More…]
Government, UNMISS hold talks to ease fuel supply constraints
By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, convened a high-level meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to address ongoing challenges affecting fuel importation and supply across the country. The UNMISS delegation was led by Graham Maitland, Deputy Special[Read More…]
Revenge killing leaves a 23-Year-old man dead in Koch county
By Yien Gattuor Mead A 23-year-old man was killed in a suspected revenge attack in Jaak Payam of Koch County, Unity State, on Saturday morning. According to local sources, the killing is linked to an earlier incident that took place on 21 April in Bentiu IDP Camp, where another young[Read More…]
Collo Kingdom pushes for stability and election preparation
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit met on Monday with Kuongo Dak Padiet, the king of the Collo Kingdom, at the Presidential Palace in Juba. According to the Presidential Press Unit, the meeting focused on efforts to promote national stability and prepare for upcoming elections. Both sides emphasised the[Read More…]
Court rejects defense bid for SSBC live coverage in Dr. Machar trial
By Yiep Joseph The special court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has dismissed a defense application seeking permission for live broadcast of the proceedings on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The ruling was made during the court’s 72nd session on Monday, following[Read More…]