In South Sudan, one thing that has always touched my heart is the deep love people have for their country. Despite the challenges — no regular salaries, limited resources, and the heavy weight of war memories — many South Sudanese still show their patriotism in powerful ways. They continue to[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
South Sudan’s roads are the lifelines that connect the capital, Juba, to its states and counties. They facilitate the movement of goods, services, and people, underpinning the nation’s economic growth and social cohesion. Yet, despite their importance, many of these roads remain insecure and in disrepair, threatening commerce and everyday[Read More…]
The government must focus seriously on the border issues that are causing misunderstandings along the borderlines of our country. These conflicts need to be taken up seriously before they cause more harm to the South Sudanese community. Consider the recent incidents along the South Sudan-Uganda border, which have caused significant[Read More…]
CES, Jonglei reinforce ties through Governance exchange Initiative
By Lodu William Odiya The government of Central Equatoria and Jonglei States has concluded reinforcement ties through governance exchange initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration, unity, and mutual learning in governance between the two sisterly States. In a statement issued by CES governor’s press unit, the initiative organized by Rabi Mujung[Read More…]
UPDF: CES demands Immediate Withdrawal
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Central Equatoria State (CES) Security Committee has issued an urgent demand for the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) to immediately pull out of sections of Kajo-Keji County. This decision follows recent reports of troop incursions and illegal deployments deep inside South Sudanese territory, which authorities[Read More…]
Minister urges gov’t to properly fund Agriculture sector
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Ministry of Agriculture and food security has urged the government to fund the ministry in order to achieve its plans. Addressing the journalists on Tuesday, Abdelbagi Hussein Akol, the minister of Agriculture and food security, stated that the ministry has got challenges that needs properly[Read More…]
Key legislative tasks under Peace Agreement completed – Speaker
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Speaker of Parliament has revealed that the legislature has passed key laws required under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In a statement from the Speaker’s office, the revelation was made following a high-level meeting between South Sudanese[Read More…]
South Sudan eyes infrastructure investment to boost road connectivity, trade
By Alan Clement South Sudan has joined African leaders in Luanda, Angola, for a high-level continental forum convened under the theme “Investing in Infrastructure for the African Continental Free Trade Area and Shared Prosperity.” According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance’s press unit, the Financing for Infrastructure Development[Read More…]
Morobo County cautions churches over undeveloped land
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Morobo County Commissioner Charles Data Bullen has urged church leaders to immediately begin implementing planned development projects on occupied land, cautioning against the common national trend of institutions holding land without actively using it. Commissioner Bullen made the forceful remarks during a follow-up meeting with church[Read More…]
Defence Ministry urges organized forces to become ‘Ambassadors of Peace
By Alan Clement The Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, James Koang Chuol, has urged South Sudan’s organized forces to become ambassadors of peace and human rights. Speaking at the close of a two-day workshop on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, Koang said the transformation from instruments of[Read More…]
Leaders Mismanaged $25B Oil Revenue since Independence-Says Human Rights Commission
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s leadership has mismanaged over $25 billion in oil revenues since the country gained independence, a member of the commission of Human Rights in South Sudan told the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. The Commission declared that this massive theft, driven by entrenched impunity, predation,[Read More…]
SSPDF : Declares war
By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has declared war on Red Belt. The Red Belt is an armed youth group that emerged in Jonglei State in recent months amid rising insecurity and frequent cattle raids. The group describes itself as a self-defence force formed to protect[Read More…]
Nyirol community demands Hospital as peace gains ground in Jonglei
By Alan Clement The community of Nyirol county through their commissioner have appealed for the urgent construction of a hospital in Pading, the county headquarters. According to a statement from Jonglei State’s press unit, the call came as communities celebrate the reintegration of former opposition soldiers into the South Sudan[Read More…]
SSPDF must serve, protect and respect the people-Koang
By Alan Clement Deputy Defense Minister, James Koang has urged the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces to uphold human rights, protect civilians and embody discipline, service and respect as core values of a people-centred national army. Speaking at the opening of a two-day workshop, Koang pledged to embed human rights[Read More…]
Rare cattle disease infects over 8000 in Twic County
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Warrap state revealed that a rare cattle disease emerged in the area. The officials stated that outbreak surfaced among cattle in Mayen-Amuol Boma, twic county in Warrap state. According to the health official, the incident came to be known after cattle owners noticed massive[Read More…]
The civil war of 2013 devastated lives, property, and homesteads. Many lost loved ones, and countless others were scattered, seeking refuge. The conflict spawned Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) within the country and created a massive refugee crisis in neighboring nations (Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, DRC). The IDPs remain sheltered in[Read More…]
South Sudan Demands Harmonized Trade to Block Dirty Air conditioners and Fridge Imports
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan is drawing a hard line in the sand against becoming a dumping ground for polluting, second-hand air conditioners and refrigerators. Government environmental officials are spearheading a regulatory crackdown, but the business sector warns that loopholes are already rendering the efforts useless on the ground.[Read More…]
Body of Lainya County Executive Director Laid to Rest in Yei
By James Innocent The body of the late Executive Director of Lainya County, Mr. Clement Betwel Suma, was laid to rest on Monday afternoon at his ancestral home in Luparate Sub-Boma, Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. Mr. Suma died following a tragic motorcycle accident along the Yei–Lainya road earlier[Read More…]
Lake state declares disarmament in Rumbek
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Lake states government has declared disarmament in Rumbek County. In an exclusive interview with this outlet on Tuesday, Koji Korjik, the Acting State Minister of Information and Communication confirmed the ongoing disarmament in the state. Koji claimed that there are people who do sneak from their[Read More…]
Official links bombardment in Warrap to armed Youth resistance
By Hou AKot Hou The Minister of Information and Communication in Warrap state confirmed the bombardment in Tonj East County. Mamer Bath Marol, the state Information Minister told this publication on Tuesday that the bombardment target areas where armed youth resist the ongoing disarmament. “The bombardment occurred in Wunlit, Wang-gai[Read More…]