By Kiden Stela Mandela The people of South Sudan desperately need peace. It’s a sad reality that as soon as one part of the country finds stability, another erupts in serious clashes. Our leaders must open their eyes to the violence tearing our communities apart. The attacks are worsening in[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
EDITORIAL: Dialogue must prevail to save the peace
The recent revocation of appointments of key allies of Riek Machar from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers by President Salva Kiir has left many citizens uneasy considering the already fragile political landscape. The timing and targets of this latest move raise concerns about the durability of[Read More…]
CTSAMVM honors CES Governor Mujung
The CTSAMVM has honored Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, for his role in South Sudan’s peace process under the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) is a peace monitoring body in South Sudan. According to the statement obtained from[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Environmental Crisis: Churches Call for Action
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan is facing a severe environmental crisis, having become a “dumping ground” for unrecyclable waste from neighbouring East African countries, according to Peter Makuei Har, a prominent legal advisor for the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC). Har made his remarks at the conclusion of[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner appeals to holdout groups to return home
By James Innocent The Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme has appealed to the holdout opposition groups to return home. Speaking at the closing of a three-day consortium training organized by Finn Church Aid (FCA) in Yei, Commissioner Taban urged leaders act as peace ambassadors in their communities and[Read More…]
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No establishment of traditional chiefs-official warns
By Ngor Deng Matem The newly appointed commissioner of Aweil East County, Garang Thiang Deng has warned against creating more traditional chieftaincies. According to the commissioner, creation of huge numbers of chiefs were done in the past noting currently violates the to local government act. “According to the local government[Read More…]
Disarmament: Unity State collects over 100guns
By Alan Clement Governor of Unity State, Justice Riek Bim Top, has officially overseen the handover of more than 100 firearms voluntarily surrendered by civilians. The handover of the illegal firearms was officiated by the governor in an event in Mankien on Thursday August 14th, 2025, which marked the[Read More…]
Unity State launches 17.7-Kilometre dyke
By Alan Clement The Governor of Unity State, Justice Riek Bim Top, oversaw the official launch of a 17.7-kilometre dyke extension project South of Bentiu Town. According to the statement obtained from governor’s press unit, the government and the partners launched the initiative on this week. The initiative, backed by[Read More…]
BoSS, UAE sign financial innovation MoU
By Lodu William Odiya The Bank of South Sudan and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation in modern banking infrastructure and financial innovation. In a statement released by the Vice president’s press unit, the initiative would deepen cooperation in[Read More…]
Jonglei governor meets partners to expedite relief assistance to vulnerable communities
By Peter Kuol Kuch and Alan clement The governor of Jonglei State Dr. Riek Gai Kok met with United Nations office for coordination of humanitarian affairs OCHA and other Partners to expedite help to the vulnerable communities. The stakeholders conveyed on Wednesday in Juba to discuss areas of partnership to[Read More…]
Civil Society calls on parties to commit to dialogue
By Lodu Willim Odiya The South Sudan Civil Society Alliance organization has yesterday called on the parties to the 2018 peace agreement to commit to dialogue in order for peace to avail in the country. Speaking to the media, the Deputy chairperson of the of the organization, Dabek Mabior[Read More…]
Youth urge gov’t to address unemployment
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some youths have called on the government to address their challenges in the country in honor of the International Youth Day. In an interview with this outlet on Thursday, Jirfasio Avendo Jarvis, a public health student at the University of Juba, said there are challenges that[Read More…]
Mobile Money providers pledge nationwide expansion to support digital payment
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s leading mobile money operators have pledged to expand their services nationwide in support of the government’s plan to encourage digital payment. The commitment was made during a series of strategic meetings between the Bank of South Sudan’s Department of Communication and Public Relations and telecom[Read More…]
Kiir relieves SSBC Managing Director
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has confirmed the relief of James Magok Chilim, the Managing Director of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The president made the changes on Thursday through presidential decrees read out on the state-owned broadcaster, the SSBC. In a separate decree, the[Read More…]
Kiir revokes appointments of Dr. Machar’s top allies
Lodu William Odiya and Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has revoked the appointment of senior SPM-IO members from the National and State Parliaments. Among those revoked from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) are close allies to First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, the chairperson of the Sudan People’s[Read More…]
A promising step toward financial digital transformation in South Sudan
The preparation to launch the National Payment System by the National Communication Authority and the Bank of South Sudan is a pivotal step towards modernizing our economy. Their readiness to roll out a secure and efficient digital payment infrastructure signals progress in building a more transparent, convenient, and reliable financial[Read More…]
SSFF president visits Rumbek, vows to modernize sports sector
By Alan Clement The President of South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Augustino Maduot Parek, has met governor Rin Tueny Mabor in Rumbek with the aim of advancing football development initiatives in Lakes State. During the meeting, the two leaders focused their discussions on the progress of the Technical Development Centre[Read More…]
Communities back hybrid justice system to restore rule of law
By Alan Clement Communities in Tonj North County of Warrap state have pledged to support new Hybrid Justice System following a sensitization drive led by Warrap State Governor Bol Wek Agoth. The state of emergency sensitization drive by Governor Agoth is aimed at restoring the rule of law in Warrap[Read More…]
South Sudan: A Promise Unfulfilled, a People in Peril
Kiden Stela Mandela For decades, the story of South Sudan has been one of struggle—a valiant fight for liberation that, once won, gave way to internal strife. The suffering of our people in the diaspora is not a new chapter, but a continuation of a painful saga rooted in the[Read More…]