By Chol D. Johnson More than 30 children were trained on child rights, advocacy, and leadership skills on Tuesday during a workshop organized by Save the Children in Kapoeta South, Eastern Equatoria State. Save the Children conducted an interactive capacity-building workshop for Child Rights Clubs and Child Parliament members under[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Nadapal Situation Calms After Security Forces Clash in EES
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Authorities in Eastern Equatoria State (EES) say the security situation in Nadapal has calmed following recent clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–In Opposition (SPLM-IO). Speaking in an exclusive phone interview with this news outlet, the State Minister[Read More…]
By Hou Akot Hou Seventeen people have been bitten by unidentified animals in separate incidents across Aweil West and North counties over the weekend, sparking fear among residents and drawing urgent responses from police and health officials. Sixteen victims were attacked late Saturday at Udhum Payam in Aweil West County,[Read More…]
MoH receives 9.5 million mosquito nets donation
By Chol D. Johnson Ministry of Health (MoH) have yesterday received 9.5 million mosquitos’ nets donated by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Speaking during the handover, Dr. Kenney Ganiko, undersecretary at the Ministry of Health stated that the ministry of Health officially received mosquito nets from UNICEF. “On behalf[Read More…]
UNMISS Calls for de-escalation of Tensions
By Chol D. Johnson The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has called for the de-escalation of tensions across the country amid escalating violence and growing humanitarian needs. In a statement issued on Tuesday, UNMISS Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) Anita Kiki Gbeho emphasized the urgency of[Read More…]
University Graduates and an Infant Killed in Brutal Highway Attack
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A horrific highway ambush has claimed the lives of two university graduates and an infant, sparking a wave of grief and outrage across Mayiandit County. The victims were traveling along the Rumbek-Mayiandit highway when they came under attack by a suspected group of youth from Maper.[Read More…]
Unaccompanied Children Among 3,000 New Arrivals as Aid Gaps Deepen in South Sudan
By Alan Clement More than 3,000 Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees, including unaccompanied children, have entered South Sudan fleeing renewed fighting in Sudan, straining border reception points and exposing critical humanitarian service gaps, UNICEF warned. According to a UNICEF South Sudan statement, the arrivals, concentrated at entry points such[Read More…]
FRAUD :Tax Exemptions Drain 40% of JIA Revenue
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has raised the alarm over a massive leakage in national collections, revealing that unauthorized tax exemptions are siphoning off nearly half of the potential revenue at Juba International Airport (JIA). Commissioner General William Anyuou Kuol disclosed that these imposed clearances[Read More…]
BoSS Leadership Demands Discipline, Teamwork in Monetary Policy
By Alan Clement The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Yeni Samuel Costa, has called for stronger policy discipline and teamwork among senior officials to reinforce the country’s monetary stability. According to a BoSS statement, Costa underscored the urgency of implementing effective monetary policy while upholding the Bank’s[Read More…]
Governor Adil launches cleaning campaign
By Chol D. Johnson Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony over the weekend officially launched the Juba City Clean-up campaign. The initiative that attracted members of the public is meant to raise general awareness on the dangers of littering and rally the public to keep the city cleaner, greener,[Read More…]
REVENGE :Attack leaves 10 people dead
By Manas James Okony At least 10 people have been killed in a revenge attack in Jonglei State’s Uror County. This followed deadly inter-communal fighting between members of the Chie-Burluom and Chie-Kuonluom clans that erupted in Pathai Payam on Saturday. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper over[Read More…]
Street Dogs and Silent Risks in Juba
In Juba and its surrounding suburbs, the sight of street dogs roaming freely has become a normalized part of daily life. They wander across busy intersections, loiter near market stalls, and curl up in residential compounds. For many, they are simply part of the urban landscape. But beneath this familiarity[Read More…]
Wrong Reasons for Joining the Military
By: Esther Aurelio Agira In many countries, people join the military for a variety reasons, including economic necessity, access to educational, and personal development. Sometimes, military service becomes the only available option when a family cannot afford to pay for college. However, the situation in South Sudan is different. Many[Read More…]
Community Chiefs/Kings: Pillars of South Sudan’s Independence
By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol Community Chiefs/Kings were the great force behind the achievement of South Sudan’s independence by the SPLM/A. The Community Chiefs/Kings liberated this country through the leadership that implemented the “Wech-thar policy” (Sending youths to join the SPLA by force), though it was a forced policy[Read More…]
Abyei Authorities Probe Killing of Two traders
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in the Abyei Administrative Area have launched an investigation into the killing of two young men, who were shot dead while conducting business in Abyei Town on the eve of the New Year. According to preliminary reports, the victims; both in their early 20s were[Read More…]
Women’s Political Inclusion Hinges on Enforceable Gender Reforms
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s fragile transition will not deliver genuine women’s inclusion unless enforceable gender reforms secure the 35 percent quota across political and peace institutions, an advocacy organization has warned. In a 2025 Women Data Fact-sheet, the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice argued that the commitments[Read More…]
Minister calls for calm, says security remains calm in Unity State
By Yiep Joseph The Minister of Information and Communication in Unity State, Nyakenya Johannes Keah, has urged the residents to stay calm, citing that the security remains stable. In a statement to the media, the Minister claimed that the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) remain committed to maintaining stability[Read More…]
South Sudan Targets Rural Connectivity, Child Online Safety in 2026 Digital Transformation Push
By Alan Clement South Sudan has unveiled an ambitious 2026 digital transformation agenda, prioritising nationwide connectivity, child online protection and regulatory reform as part of efforts to align the country with regional and global digital standards. The plan, announced by the National Communication Authority (NCA), signals a renewed policy push[Read More…]
HARDSHIP : 2025: A Year of Trials, Crackdowns, and Emergencies
By Alan Clement In 2025, South Sudan’s political and social landscape was defined by a series of crises that tested institutions, disrupted daily life, and exposed persistent governance challenges. From armed clashes in Upper Nile to judicial proceedings in Juba, from mass security operations to a devastating market fire, the[Read More…]
Jonglei leaders call for calm, urge public to cease spreading unverified information
By Yiep Joseph Leaders in Jonglei state have called on the residents and the members of public in general to stop the spread of unverified information regarding the ongoing conflict. According to the leaders what is posted on social media continue to be different from what is on ground hence[Read More…]