Kiden Stela Mandela Political defection has become the order of the day in our country. It is increasingly clear that our continued cycle of violence is fueled by these constant shifts in loyalty. The wars that broke out between 2013 and 2016 were largely driven by power-sharing disputes among leaders;[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Family of Late Politician Presses Government for Representation and Recognition
By Alan Clement The family of late Steward Soroba Budia has urged South Sudan’s government to honor his political legacy, saying exclusion from national recognition deepens their grief and diminishes his liberation struggle contributions. In a letter dated February 2 and addressed to President Salva Kiir, the family expressed “deep[Read More…]
AU Demands South Sudan Elections by December 2026
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The African Union has put South Sudan’s political class on test, declaring that the time for delay is over and a democratic transition must be delivered by December 2026. In a high-stakes communiqué from its 1326th meeting, the AU Peace and Security Council warned that there[Read More…]
Kiir dismisses Press secretary, chief administrator
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The President of Republic of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the Press secretary and the chief administrator in the President office. In a statement issued Tuesday on Presidential Press Unit, the Office of the President publicly informed the citizens about new changes. According to[Read More…]
inter – communal violence leaves Two injured in Hiyala payam
By Jacob Onuha Nelson At least Two people were injured in an alleged renewed inter-communal violence between Haforiere Boma and Hiyala Payam of Torit County in Eastern Equatoria State. In an exclusive interview on Tuesday with Samuel Attari Kume, Sub – Chief of Haforiere Boma, confirmed the incident. “The incident[Read More…]
BUDGET: Finance Minister presents SSP 8.58 trillion
By Alan Clement South Sudan has tabled an SSP 8.58 trillion national budget for FY 2025/26, projecting a fiscal deficit of SSP 1.58 trillion as the government prioritises stabilisation, debt servicing and salaries. The Government of South Sudan on Tuesday presented its draft national budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year[Read More…]
MSF to hand Kajo-Keji healthcare services back to government
By Kei Emmanuel Duku After three years of intensive medical intervention in a region once silenced by civil war, the international medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has announced it will hand over healthcare operations in Kajo-Keji County to the South Sudanese government. The transition marks a pivotal milestone for[Read More…]
Over 20 Children Receive Baptism at St. Paul Chapel in Yei
By James Innocent At least twenty children received baptism on Sunday at St. Paul Chapel under the Catholic Diocese of Yei. This event marked a significant religious step for the Christian community in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. Presiding over the ceremony, the Parish Priest of Christ the King[Read More…]
UN Urges Whole-of-Society Mental Health Action as South Sudan Struggles to Close Care Gaps
By Alan Clement South Sudan faces a worsening mental health crisis fuelled by conflict, displacement and underfunded health services, even as the United Nations urges urgent action to tackle stigma, expand care and promote resilience and recovery. As the UN increasingly frames mental health as a universal human right and[Read More…]
Torit Commissioner Links Economic Recovery to Farming and Lasting Peace
By Chol D. Johnson The Commissioner of Torit County, Lokan Charles, has emphasized that agriculture is the key to overcoming economic hardship in South Sudan. In an interview with the media over the weekend, Lokan urged citizens of Torit to return to farming, stressing that agriculture is central to rebuilding[Read More…]
CES sets preparations for Launching of Youth Union Convention
By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Rita Dominic Lodu, has reconstituted the Steering Committee to organize the 3rd Central Equatoria State Youth Union Convention. In a ministerial order seen by this outlet, the directive is grounded in Republican Decree No. 08/2022, Article 110(1)[Read More…]
South Sudan’s clean water crisis demands urgent partnerships
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s deepening water crisis and financing shortfalls have been thrust into sharp focus after the United Nations warned that global progress on the 2030 Agenda is “alarmingly off track.” According to a UN statement, while opening the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Partnership Forum in[Read More…]
By Yiep Joseph The special court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven accused has reached 46 sessions with witnesses testifying. On Monday during the 46th session, the last prosecution witness, an expert on digital and forensic presented more evidences. Ratlhogo Peter Calvin, a private forensic investigator[Read More…]
DIALOGUE : Kenya engages South Sudanese parties to end violent
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a bold bid to break years of political deadlock, mediators to the Tumaini peace initiative have unveiled a new “National Consensus Charter” for South Sudan, signalling a move away from the rigid power-sharing deals of the past toward a direct path to the ballot box.[Read More…]
Morobo County Hosts Fifth Annual Cultural Gala to Promote Peaceful Coexistence
By James Innocent Morobo County authorities, in partnership with the ACROSS organization, on Saturday held the county’s fifth annual cultural gala aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and preserving cultural heritage. The event, organized under the theme “Cultural Participation for Peaceful Coexistence,” brought together residents from across Morobo County and featured[Read More…]
LAND : CES Halts counties from independent Demarcation
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Local authorities across Central Equatoria have been ordered to immediately “down tools” on all land surveying and planning activities as the state government moves to consolidate control over a rapidly expanding capital. The sweeping directive effectively freezes independent land demarcation in all six counties including Juba[Read More…]
Experts Urge Strict Adherence to Public Finance Act to Curb Discretionary Spending
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A leading South Sudanese think tank is sounding the alarm over “off-budget” spending, warning that bypassing legal financial frameworks risks plunging the nation’s economy into further instability. The Institute of Social Policy and Research (ISPR) has issued a sharp rebuke to the Presidency and the Economic[Read More…]
Unemployment Fuels Youth Challenges in Yei River County-Frank
By James Innocent You leader in Yei River County in Central Equatoria state Gaga Frank Osman said youth unemployment remain so challenging in the area. Unemployment among young people in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State and South Sudan at large is increasingly being cited as a major social challenge.[Read More…]
Governor Adil Calls for Calm in Rokon Payam Following Farmer-Herder Clashes
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has called for calm in Mirikiyo Boma, Rokon Payam, following violent disputes between cattle herders and local farmers. The Governor condemned the violence and urged the affected communities to remain patient while the government implements measures[Read More…]
Commissioner Orders Immediate Investigation into the killing of businessman
By James Innocent Morobo County authorities have launched an investigation into the killing of a local businessman, Simon Bidali, popularly known as Bangutu. The businessman was attacked by an unidentified armed assailant on Tuesday. In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Morobo County, Charles Data Bullen, directed all organized[Read More…]