By Chol D. Johnson The government has reaffirmed its commitment to peace and stability as the country prepares for the December elections. The assurance was made yesterday during a meeting between a government spokesperson and officials from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). According to a statement extended[Read More…]

By: Jackson Gaaniko The governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has reaffirmed the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) commitment to strengthening its political alliance with parties under the National Agenda coalition ahead of upcoming elections. As the chairperson of SPLM in WES, Badagbu made the assurance on[Read More…]

By Yien Gattuor Mead  The Governor of Unity State, Joseph Manytuil Wejang, has assured residents that there will be no more fighting across the state. Speaking on Monday at Bentiu Independence Stadium, Manytuil urged communities to embrace unity and avoid conflict. He emphasised that the people of Unity State share[Read More…]

By Louis Laku South Sudan Opposition Alliance senior representative to the Ceasefire Monitor (CTSAMVM), Brigadier General Samuel Chan, has blamed leaders in the Ruweng Administrative Area and Mayom for neglect in the Abiemnom incident. He made the call during a third Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco Civil society activists have expressed serious concerns over the country’s preparation for the elections in December 2026. They warned that both practical loopholes in peace agreement amendments and a lack of electoral readiness could undermine the credibility of the process. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen[Read More…]

By Yien Gattuor Mead The manager of Leer 88.0 FM, James Gattiek Lieth Majiek, has been released after spending approximately one hour in detention. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Gattiek said he was arrested by security personnel after taking photographs of trucks loaded with sand that were being[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson State coordinators from South Sudan’s ten states and three administrative areas have received the first phase of Chinese food aid from the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). The assistance is aimed at supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable communities in various areas. Speaking on Wednesday[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Semaya Kumba, has paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony. The two leaders held high-level discussions on a series of strategic development initiatives aimed at transforming service delivery and infrastructure in[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The government has dismissed reports alleging forced conscription of civilians into the national army amid ongoing conflict in parts of the country. Speaking to the media, Ateny Wek Ateny, Minister of ICT and Postal Services, denied claims that authorities are forcibly recruiting young people into the[Read More…]

By Jackson Gaaniko Some of the inmates in Yambio Central Prison have expressed concern over the shortage of medicine and food in the facility. Felex Odongo, one of the inmates, reported that sick inmates often experience long delays before receiving treatment. “When someone falls ill, medication is not given on[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The commissioner of Bor County, Samuel Ateny Pach, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to alcohol traders to remove their products from the area. The ultimatum followed a ban on alcohol sales and consumption in Bor County, Jonglei State. In an exclusive interview with No.1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou Police in Gogrial West County in Warrap State have detained two police officers accused of participating in fuel looting. The incident involved a tanker that overturned and later exploded last week. Gogrial West police inspector Victor Awang Koor told the media that the officers are facing[Read More…]

By James Innocent Youth-led civil society organisations in Yei have intensified efforts to protect children from recruitment into armed groups through specialised training. Representing the Commissioner of Yei River County at the opening session, Executive Director Hillary John Konga welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and necessary. He said[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco Some residents in parts of Juba have expressed growing concern over alleged misconduct during the disarmament exercise. Residents have accused some security personnel of mistreatment and excessive actions during the operations. According to reports, soldiers have been confiscating not only firearms but also household items such as[Read More…]

By Jackson Gaaniko The Governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has called for an immediate end to harmful practices affecting children, including child marriage. The governor made this appeal during the official handover of the Western Equatoria State Technical Committee Work Plan for the implementation of the[Read More…]