By Chol D. Johnson The Jonglei State Government has ordered the suspension of the establishment and inauguration of bomas across the state until further notice. In an administrative order issued on Tuesday, Wilson Awuol Gaijang, the acting and deputy governor of Jonglei State, announced the directive. “I, Wilson Awuol Gaijang,[Read More…]
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South Sudanese boda-boda riders in Nyumanzi decry soaring fuel prices
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese boda-boda (motorcycle taxi) riders living in the Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement have issued a desperate appeal to the Ugandan government following a sharp rise in fuel prices that has forced many out of business. In an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, Peter Loku,[Read More…]
Police arrests captain over physical assaults
By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan National Police spokesperson has confirmed the arrest of a police captain for assaulting a young rickshaw rider, an incident that triggered widespread public concern and debate. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, South Sudan National Police spokesperson, stated that[Read More…]
Government dismisses UN claim that SSPDF poisoned water points in Akobo
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudanese government has dismissed allegations issued earlier by the United Nations claiming that the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces poisoned community water in Akobo. In a press statement issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Agnes Adlino Orifa, the[Read More…]
President Kiir makes mini-reshuffle in government, which relieves top officials
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit issued a series of presidential decrees on Wednesday evening, effecting significant changes within the national government and military leadership. The announcements, broadcast on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), confirmed the dismissal of Salvatore Garang Mabiordit from his position as Minister[Read More…]
Vice president Igga urges leaders to weed Agri-Food System
By Lodu William Odiya At the opening of the three-day South Sudan Agriculture Conference in Juba, Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster Dr. James Wani Igga urged leaders to weed out obstacles that hinder the country’s agricultural sector. Held under the theme “Investing in Agri-Food Systems for Better[Read More…]
Peace is paramount to transform South Sudan’s agricultural sector
By Kiden Stela Mandela As the country officially opens its four-day agricultural conference, one message must stand above all: Peace is the foundation upon which any meaningful agricultural transformation can be built. Without peace, even the most ambitious plans, policies, and investments in agriculture will struggle to take root. Agriculture[Read More…]
Cross-border trade resumes amid heightened security following driver protests
By Sabri Dibaco Operations at the Nimule border have returned to normal following a brief disruption caused by a drivers’ strike over security concerns, Assistant Commissioner Malik Jacob has confirmed. Speaking to the No. 1 Citizen newspaper, Jacob explained that the situation escalated last week after nighttime attacks on cargo[Read More…]
“Produce More Than We Consume,” Bakosoro tells the new trade minister
By Sabri Dibaco Former Presidential Advisor Joseph Bakosoro has called on the newly appointed Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margaret, to prioritise strategic planning and production as a pathway to economic stability in South Sudan. Speaking during a welcoming ceremony attended by national ministers and dignitaries, Bakosoro praised[Read More…]
“We Risk Our Lives Daily”: Boda riders sound alarm over Elegu truck gridlock
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto More than 1,000 trucks remain stranded in a traffic gridlock stretching approximately seven kilometers from Bibia Centre to the Elegu border, as truck drivers enter their sixth day of an ongoing strike over insecurity along the South Sudan-Uganda corridor. The drivers, many of whom transport essential[Read More…]
DNA results on progress for the 14 Luri plane crash victims
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei County are intensifying preparations for the funeral and memorial arrangements of the 14 victims who died in the recent plane crash near Luri, as families continue to wait for the completion of DNA identification processes currently underway in Juba. The tragic crash, which occurred[Read More…]
Aweil elder questions arrest of 59 youths in Jebel Iraq
By Deng Athian Ambassador Garang Deng Aguer, Chairperson of the Aweil East Community Association, has expressed concern over the arrest of 59 youths from Jebel Iraq, an area known for gold mining activities. The individuals are currently being held at the Giada detention facility in Juba. Ambassador Deng shared these[Read More…]
Refugee students urged to embrace farming during short holiday
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugee students studying in Uganda have been urged to actively engage in agriculture during the ongoing short school holiday, as families seek to boost food production and improve livelihoods. The call has been strongly echoed across the Ayilo II and Nyumanzi refugee settlements, where[Read More…]
10-year-old boy killed in road accident, driver allegedly drunk
By Sabri Dibaco A tragic road accident in Yambio, the capital of Western Equatoria State, has claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy after he was struck by a vehicle belonging to the Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB). According to the Director of Traffic in Yambio, Arkangelo Ginana, the incident[Read More…]
Calls mount on government to invest in midwifery education
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Nurses and Midwives Association (SSNAMA) has called on the government to increase investment in midwifery education and the broader maternal healthcare workforce. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, SSNAMA President Repent Khamis George urged the government to prioritise investment in the recruitment,[Read More…]
Lawmakers call for water pond construction for cattle keepers
By Chol D. Johnson The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) members of Parliament representing the Mundari community have called on the Central Equatoria State (CES) government to construct water ponds for cattle keepers. Speaking on Monday during the Rokon Peace Consensus in Juba, Daniel Abocha Ali emphasised the need to[Read More…]
Western Equatoria state government delegation visits first deputy speaker
By Jackson Gaaniko The leadership of Western Equatoria State (WES) paid a courtesy visit to the First Deputy Speaker of the National Legislature, Right Honourable Ambrose Lomin Pitia, in Juba on Monday. The delegation was led by His Excellency Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, Governor of Western Equatoria State and Chairperson of[Read More…]
Rokon Peace Resolution: Cattle to return to their place of origin
By Chol D. Johnson The Central Equatoria State (CES) Government has revealed that the Rokon Peace Consensus resolved to return cattle to their areas of origin to foster sustainable peace in the state. Speaking on Monday during the consensus meeting in Juba, CES Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu Obede stated that[Read More…]
Drug distribution must serve the people, not the system
Reports of ongoing drug distribution across the country should ordinarily bring relief and hope to citizens. Yet, for many patients, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Hospitals and health centers continue to grapple with acute medicine shortages, leaving vulnerable populations stranded and desperate. This contradiction raises a[Read More…]
Kiir directs public service to accelerate reforms
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the Minister of Public Service, Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, to accelerate reforms and salary payments. In a statement that was released by the Presidential Press Unit, the head of state was briefed on the progress of the ongoing biometric registration exercise[Read More…]