By Alan Clement Gang members from various affiliate different groups in Nimule Municipal council have voluntarily surrendered their weapons and renounced violence in a significant step towards stability. The former gang members handed over pangas and other weapons to Police Inspector Major David Kasmiro of the Nimule Municipality. Speaking exclusively[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
A vote for peace must be a promise kept
The Transitional National Legislative Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) should be more than a ceremonial gesture but a solemn promise to the people of South Sudan. For a country ravaged by decades of conflicts, displacement, and fractured governance, the symbolism of this motion[Read More…]
March with me to Zion
Zion is where God, the creator lives. He is its glory. The righteous live with God. The just ones stay in it. In Zion lives all the beauty. The green hills and plants surround the city. What a Zion! In Zion, justice rules! Wickedness is denounced. Every judgment is equal[Read More…]
PROMOTION: VP Bol to highest rank
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir has promoted Vice President (VP) for Economic Cluster Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel to top military rank in National Security Service (NSS). Bol was elevated from Lt. General to a full General in the National Security Services (NSS). In a statement released by the[Read More…]
UJOSS, SSBC to Strengthen Media Cooperation
By Lodu William Odiya In a move to foster stronger media partnerships, a delegation from the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) met with the newly appointed Managing Director of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), Mr. John Madol Panther, at the SSBC headquarters in Juba. According to a[Read More…]
TNLA adopts declaration of peace, cessation of war
By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly has adopted a landmark motion on the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) signaling South Sudan’s continued commitment to peace, human rights, and non violence. The motion, presented by Bona Deng Lawrence, Chairperson of the Standing Specialized Committee on Peace[Read More…]
Over 300 households, market submerged by flood in Pibor
By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities in Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) have on Monday reported that more than 300 households have been submerged by fresh flooding in Pibor headquarters in the recent week. According to government official, the flooding has submerged part of Pibor Market and extended to cut[Read More…]
R-JMEC Reports to parliament, exposes breaches in 2018 deal
By Alan Clement RJMEC’s 2025 reports have exposed serious breaches of South Sudan’s peace deal, including political detentions, stalled reforms, ceasefire violations, and humanitarian crises threatening the fragile R-ARCSS framework. The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) is a body that Monitor and oversee all aspects of the implementation[Read More…]
No Room for Discrimination at BoSS- Othow
By Lodu William Odiya The Bank of South Sudan Governor, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow have called on employees to treat their fellows like a family, emphasizing unity and service delivery in the country. In a statement released by the BoSS press unit, the remark followed a Christian Fellowship of the[Read More…]
Gov’t commits to elevate football on global stage
By Lodu William Odiya In a landmark initiative for South Sudan’s sporting future, the government has pledged its support to bolster the South Sudan Football on the international front. In a statement released by the Association’s press unit, the commitment was solidified during a strategic meeting over the weekend between[Read More…]
While South Sudan remains under the transitional and extended leadership, a question of whether it is part of democracy remains unanswered as delays for democratic elections surface now and then. Acknowledging the relevant peace agreement that ended the 2013 crisis, the desire for democratic election is within the citizens; however,[Read More…]
DEMOCRACY: Eyes on leaders
By Yiep Joseph As the world celebrates International Day of Democracy today, eyes have been set on South Sudan strengthen the process. While ups and downs in the 2018 peace agreement delay elections, pressure continues to mount on leaders to ensure that elections take place. With the country being governed[Read More…]
Commissioner calls for joint efforts in reducing HIV infections
By Lodu William Odiya The Deputy Chairperson of the Soth Sudan HIV/AIDS Commission has called on faith-based groups, traditional leaders, and communities to embrace the use of condoms as part of efforts to reduce new HIV infections in the country. Speaking during an engagement between media, women constituencies last week,[Read More…]
Six people hurt in Gangs raid
By Lodu William Odiya Authority in Bor county of Jonglei state have confirmed that at least six people were injured during night gangs attack over the weekend When contacted by this outlet, James Ghai Makor, Bor County commissioner said the incident happened but the injuries were minor. “This are criminals,[Read More…]
‘Deadly floods’ displace over 100,000 in South Sudan
By Lodu Willliam Odiya Over 100,000 people has been displaced by what the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has called “new deadly floods” in South Sudan. according to the statement released by the Agency on September 12, this year, widespread flooding has engulfed large parts of Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity[Read More…]
Activist calls for crackdown on drug dealers
By Lodu William Odiya A civil Society activist has called on the government to crackdown the trading of drugs which he said is triggering the growing of the youth gang groups among the societies across the country. In a statement obtained by this outlet, Edmund Yakani, the executive Director for[Read More…]
No One Is Born Stupid, But Situation Makes You Foolish.
According to my observation, I have come to understand one thing: no human being is born stupid. We are all born with the ability to think, to learn, and to grow. But what happens to us in life depends greatly on the environment we find ourselves in. The situation around[Read More…]
A Rising Voice of Service, Reconciliation, and Hope
The appointment of Hon. Adut Salva Kiir as the Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programs, Tours and Visits has set in motion a wave of optimism across South Sudan. In just a short time, her words, her presence, and her early engagements with communities have struck a powerful chord. Citizens[Read More…]
South Sudan Needs Vision and Unity
A country without a clear vision is like a person walking in darkness. It may move forward for some time, but without direction, it will surely get lost. South Sudan today is in such a situation. We gained independence with great joy and hope, but now the dream is fading.[Read More…]
Stakeholders engage in disaster management capacity building
By James Innocent Some of the stakeholders in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State have received disaster management skills. The members that received the skills were drawn from various community groups and institutions. According to the officials, the two-day training workshop on disaster management, organized by the African Democracy[Read More…]