By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan People’s Defense forces (SSPDF) has ordered civilians to vacate Nyirol, Uror and Akobo County, areas controlled by Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO). In a press statement issued by Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, Director for media, press and spokesperson of the[Read More…]
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South Sudan in Global ties, as Kiir receives ambassadors
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its global partnerships, deepening diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation with regional and international allies. Through renewed engagements with neighboring countries, international organizations, and development partners, the government aims to boost trade, attract investment, and reinforce peace and stability[Read More…]
Business community urges bank’s governor to solve the cash crisis
By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan business community has called on the governor of Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) to solve the cash crisis, citing that it is putting businesses on their knees. The call followed the ongoing liquidity crisis where most banks operate without cash, the South Sudanese Pound[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Queen Nancy declares dance War on Uganda’s Viral “Lakubukubu” Craze
By Lodu William Odiya The East African entertainment scene is heating up after South Sudanese artist Queen Nancy boldly announced her intention to take on Uganda’s trending “Winni Winsha Lakubukubu” dance on 31-January in Juba this week. In an exclusive telephone interview with this outlet, Queen Nancy said she is[Read More…]
Culture Shows the Way as Infrastructure Gaps Challenge National Unity
By Alan Clement The 3rd annual Mundari Cultural Festival in Terekeka County, offered a vivid celebration of South Sudan’s rich cultural diversity while highlighting the persistent challenges facing the country in fostering unity and inclusive development. Under the theme “Celebrating Mundari Culture to Promote Peaceful Coexistence in South Sudan,” the[Read More…]
Refugees Urge leaders to Hold Dialogue Before Elections
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Residents of Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement in Uganda have appealed to President Salva Kiir Mayardit to engage in dialogue with signatories to South Sudan’s 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement before the country holds this year elections. In an exclusive interview with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, some of[Read More…]
NBGs Governor forms committee to control assets as UNMISS leaves Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou The Newly appointed Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has formed a committee tasked with coordinating and receiving assets handed over to the state government by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Assortment of the assets include 20 vehicles, large generators electronic cables[Read More…]
FAO donates Laboratory Equipment to SSNBS
By Lodu William Odiya Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has donated laboratory equipment to South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS). In a statement issued by the SSNBS press unit yesterday, during the handover ceremony on Thursday, the FAO Country Representative Dr. Meshack Malo, expressed appreciation[Read More…]
ELECTRICITY : Minister promises full connection in Juba
By Chol D. Johnson Minister of Energy and Dams, Agok Makur Kur has promised Juba residents of full connection of electricity in the city. Makur made the remark to the media on Thursday during his first visit to Ezra Power Plant at JEDCO power station in Juba. “I need to[Read More…]
Every dog has its day
By Malek Arol Dhieu It may look like you have conquered the world, but you have not. Even if you have conquered the world, you cannot conquer it forever. You conquer the world today and someone else conquers it tomorrow. That is why it is advisable that when the world[Read More…]
National Trade Minister Inspects Cigarette Factory in Yei
By James Innocent The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, on Tuesday visited Yei River County as part of an official inspection of the Carnak cigarette factory. The Minister was accompanied by the Central Equatoria State Minister of Trade and Industry, county authorities. The visit aimed to[Read More…]
CES gov’t launches peace hub construction initiative
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Central Equatoria State has launched the construction of a Peace Hub Facility construction aim at providing sanctuary in the State. In a statement dated 21st Jan. 2026 on Wednesday by the state government Press Unit, the construction of Peace Hub would signal the state Government efforts[Read More…]
Parents Urged to Enroll Children as Uganda opens schools in February
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Parents of South Sudanese refugees living in Uganda have been urged to send their children to school following confirmation by Uganda’s Minister of Education that schools across the country will open in February. Speaking in exclusive interviews with No.1 Citizen Newspaper, refugees and education stakeholders in[Read More…]
Interior Minister vows to curb internal insecurity in one month
By Yiep Joseph The newly appointed Minister of Interior Aleu Ayieny Aleu has vowed to curb internal insecurity in a period of one month. The Minister made the promise while addressing a gathering during family reception on Wednesday following his swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace. Aleu acknowledged the internal[Read More…]
CES gov’t to resume E-tax system
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria state government has on ordinary state council of ministers discussed on the resumption of electronic tax system aim at enhancing revenue collection. In a statement issued by the state press unit yesterday, the meeting chaired by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony discussed various emerging concerns[Read More…]
Twic East County receives over 500 displaced persons from Duk, Uror counties
By Peter Kuol Kuch The County Commissioner of Twic East County has reported at least 500 individuals who were displaced following the clashes between SPLA-IO and SSPDF have arrived in Twic East County this week seeking refuge. According to area Commissioner, the IDPs started to arrive in Panyagoor, the headquarters[Read More…]
Over 60,000 people to benefit from cash assistance in South Sudan
By Lodu William Odiya More than sixty thousand people are set to benefit from cash assistance to buy food items for families in South Sudan. In a statement released by Save the Children, thousands of families affected by conflict and severe flooding in South Sudan will receive lifesaving cash, health[Read More…]
SSRA Leadership Assesses Nimule Exit Road Construction Amid Funding Hurdles
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A critical artery for South Sudan’s trade remains caught between fiscal bottlenecks and local anxieties as high-ranking tax officials descended on the border town of Nimule this Tuesday to salvage a project stalled by the nation’s banking woes. According to a statement posted on the tax[Read More…]
Renewed Violence A Challenge to South Sudan’s Development
Renewed violence has been one of the greatest challenges facing South Sudan since its independence in 2011. Despite the country’s rich cultural diversity and abundant natural resources, repeated cycles of conflict have caused immense suffering for ordinary citizens. Today, it is essential to speak honestly about the causes of this[Read More…]
IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEAL IF THE BOSS IS A THIEF.
By Ustaz Mark Bang A “Feared” Leader is not a Leader. He may be in a supervisory role, but what he really is, is a “Target”. Subjects will try and try again to remove that which they “Fear”. They will never believe him, have confidence in him, or trust him.[Read More…]