Sermon Title: The Supplications of Barren Hannah Before the Living God, Creator of Heaven, Earth, Sea, and All That Is Within—He Has No Partner Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 1:1–18 Dear brother and sister in our Lord Jesus Christ, Welcome to the fold of our living God in beloved South Sudan.[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
The mission of Late Pope Francis in South Sudan is not merely a memory; it is a spiritual mandate that continues to challenge the conscience of the nation’s leadership. The Holy Father offered his full-throated support toward peace by placing the country prominently on his diary of holy activities. The[Read More…]
KOANG: Assumes Deputy Defense docket
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed Gen. Koang Choul as the deputy minister of defense and veteran affairs. The changes were made through a presidential decree readout on the state-owned broadcaster, the SSBC. Koang was recently relieved from the position of the Upper Nile governor. After his[Read More…]
Over 300 head of cattle raided in Twic East County
By Peter Kuol Kuch The Authorities of Twic East County in Jonglei State have reported that over 300 head of cattle were raided in Twic East County. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper. Hon. Juac Arok, the Commissioner of Twic East County stated that the cattle were raided in[Read More…]
Special court adjourns trials to Wednesday
By Yiep Joseph The special court trying the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, and the seven co-accused regarding the Nasir incident has adjourned the session to Wednesday. The pronouncement followed a lengthy presentation of the prosecution document from the investigator and prosecution team. During the seventh session conducted[Read More…]
Over 40 million SSP collected to rehabilitate roads in Torit
By Jacob Onuha Nelson At least 40 million South Sudan Pounds(SSP) have been collected to rehabilitate roads within Torit Town. Addressing the media over weekend in Torit Municipal Council, Oyito Babtist Soforonio, the mayor of Torit, said the state government have at least tried its best to collect amount of[Read More…]
Special court permits the accused to seek medical care
By Yiep Joseph The special court handling the Nasir incident involving the suspected First Vice President and seven others has granted the accused permission to access medical care. The court’s decision followed a request by the defense team requesting permission for all accused persons to seek essential medical care. According[Read More…]
Aweil East Community condemns soldiers taking part in politics
By Den g Athian The leadership of the Aweil East Community Association in Juba, headed by Ambassador Garang Deng Aguer, condemned the active soldiers’ participation in community politics. The Association described the involvement of army officials in community politics as a violation of the presidential order issued in 2021 that[Read More…]
Fresh wrangles over Jebel bus park
By Yiep Joseph With drivers being forced to park cars on the roadside in some parts of the city, the question on who is grabbing public bus parks remains unclear. Till now, some public transport operators remain to park either on roads or on some people’s plots as the wait[Read More…]
CES approves USD 560 million for cement, steel investment
By Lodu William Odiya The Government of Central Equatoria State has approved an investment proposal by Global Trading Commodities (GTC) Group amounting to USD 560 million for the establishment of a major Portland-grade cement and steel rebar industry in Kajo-Keji County. The decision was reached during an extraordinary Council of[Read More…]
What ordinary people want and why politicians fear it
By Deng Chol In this country, the signs of deep struggle are everywhere. The economy is faltering, families are under pressure, and too many citizens live one meal away from hunger. Parents who only want the best for their children cannot afford to keep them in school. Hospitals, where lives[Read More…]
IMMUNITY:Dr. Machar raises concern
By Yiep Joseph The suspended First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, has challenged the lifting of his immunity as well as the recently investigations. Dr. Machar stated his stand during the sixth session of the trial on the Nasir incident on Friday. During the session, Dr. Machar was listed[Read More…]
Aweil to vaccinate cattle against contagious diseases
By Hou Akot Hou The Ministry of Animal resources and veterinary in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Ghazal state is set to vaccinate over 1,500 heard cattle against contagious diseases. The Director General of the Ministry, Samuel Ajing Uguak, told this outlet that they were targeting the cattle in three[Read More…]
Two police hurt after violence football match in Aweil West
By Hou Akot Hou Two police officers have been hurt on Wednesday in a local football match dispute that erupted after players and the referees got angry and fought over a win by one of the teams. Speaking to this outlet, Col. Atak Wol Kiir, who is the Udhum payam[Read More…]
EES Gov’t appeals on humanitarian partners to rescue returnees
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Eastern Equatoria State government has appealed on humanitarian partners to rescue returnees who are stranded in Nadapal, a boarder between South Sudan and Kenya. In a phone interview with this outlet on Friday, John Elia, the Eastern Equatoria state Minister of Information confirmed that twenty-two[Read More…]
Shortage of local vegetable sparks high prices in Pibor Market
By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities in Greater Pibor Administrative area have reported the prices of local vegetable have risen in the recent weeks due to shortage of local produces following flooding in Pibor Market. Speaking to this news outlet, Hon. Jacob Werchum, the Minister for information in Greater Pibor[Read More…]
Finance Ministry urged to support tabling of VAT, EBM draft bills
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Revenue Authority have urged the Ministry of Finance and Planning to support in tabling of Value Added Tax (VAT) and Electronic Billing Machine (EBM) draft bills to the cabinet and Legislature. According to a statement issued by the Ministry’s Media and communication department[Read More…]
South Sudan launches national rice development strategy
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The National Ministry of Agriculture and food security has officially launched the National Rice strategy 2024-2030 to transform agricultural sector in the country. In a statement issued on Friday by the ministry, Lily Albino Akol, Deputy Minister of Agriculture underscored the launch had marked the beginning[Read More…]
Special court adjourns trials on Nasir incident to Monday
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court has adjourned the trials of Puot Kang and seven co-accused to Monday, 6 October 2025. During the sixth session conducted on Friday, the investigator started with the presentations of the statements of the accused, including the suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny.[Read More…]
Warrap Governor advises state parliamentarian to deliver services to communities
By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Warrap state has advised the state parliamentary caucus to deliver services to the community with the enormous resources in the state. In a statement issued by the state press unit, Bol Wek Agoth’s remark came during a briefing to the parliamentarian about peace[Read More…]