Gun violence in South Sudan is getting out of control, claiming a staggering 877 lives in just six months according to the latest One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) “Truth Lab” report. The scale of this crisis mostly fueled by cattle raids, ambushes, and lawlessness raises not only an alarm[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
NBGs governor urges officials to serve people’s interests
By Hou Akot Hou The governor of Northern Bahr El Gazal State (NBGs), Simon Ober Mawut, has urged the newly appointed officials to focus on serving the interest of the citizens rather than their individual or political interests. The governor appealed to the appointed state officials to deliver services to[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji commissioner receives UNMISS humanitarian team amid ongoing displacement crisis
By Alan Clement The Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, Wani Jackson Mule, has received a delegation from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) evaluate the impact of recent cross-border violence and the growing humanitarian crisis in the area. The UNMISS delegation’s visit on Thursday August 6th, 2025 come in[Read More…]
Trade Minister visits SSNBS premises, pledges joint fight against malpractices
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has vowed to team up with the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) in ensuring standards of goods entering South Sudan. Atong calls for teamwork to deal with substandard commodities, comes at a time when the[Read More…]
Reconcile International reaffirms commitment to promoting peace in Yei
By James Innocent the Reconcile International, a regional faith-based organization in Yei County has reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to promoting peace and reconciliation across South Sudan. The organization also promised sustainable livelihoods in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the broader East Africa region. Speaking during a launch[Read More…]
Police Admits transfer of gangs to states, cites inadequate space
By Alan Clement The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has admitted the transfer of some suspected gangs from Juba to other states, citing inadequate space at detention centres. In the ongoing “crackdown on niggas” operation, police reported over 600; however, the number continues to increase daily as the crackdown[Read More…]
Nunu briefs President Kiir, cites progress in Assembly’s activities
By Lodu William Odiya The speaker of the South Sudan Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has commended president Salva Kiir Mayardit for his continued support to the Assembly. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit, the statement comes after a briefing from the speaker, Rt. Hon. Juma Nunu[Read More…]
General Lual returns to Yei, vows to sustain Peace
By James Innocent Maj. Gen. John Lual has returned to Yei River County and vowed to maintain peace and stability. He was recently reassigned as the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) commander for Greater Yei. During his arrival in the area, marking his second chance to serve in Yei[Read More…]
Western diplomats reiterate call for Dr. Machar’s release
By Lodu William Odiya Some of the foreign embassies have reiterated the call for the unconditional release of Dr. Riek Machar Teny and other opposition detainees. First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny was arrested in March following the conflict in Nasir County, Upper Nile State. The government said the[Read More…]
Security personnels apprehend 1227 bullets smuggled to Tonj South
By Lodu William Odiya The Commissioner of Tonj South County of Warrap State, John Ayitiak Warwien, and security personnel have apprehended a woman smuggling over 1000 bullets in a bag. Ayitiak underlined that the suspect left Wau, and they were arrested at Alol in Tonj South County. In a phone[Read More…]
Kiir appoints Western Equatoria state Governor
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed James Al-Taib Jazz Berapi as the governor of Western Equatoria State succeeding Alfred Futuyo, who was relieved of his duties in February. The appointment was announced in a Presidential decree read on State-Run TV SSBC yesterday. Futuyo was removed on[Read More…]
CLASHES : Eight people dead, several injured in Mogiri
By Manas James Okony/ Peter Kuol Kuch At least eight people were killed and several others injured in alleged cattle raid in Mogiri village of Mangala Payam, Central Equatoria State. Mogiri Village host cattle trading center that bring youth from Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Jonglei state, as well as[Read More…]
Police advise Yei Motorists to acquire identification numbers
By James Innocent The Traffic police in Yei River County has advised the Boda-Boda riders to acquire identification cards and motorcycle number plates for safety and accountability. The head of Yei Traffic Police, Ruben Manyok, echoed the call, emphasizing that the lack of number plates makes it difficult to trace[Read More…]
Leaders initiate joint action on peace, humanitarian response in CES
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Deputy Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development, Julius Tabuley, met with Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, in gesture of political solidarity and joint commitment to peacebuilding. The courtesy visit to the State Secretariat in Juba on Tuesday August 5th, 2025, focused[Read More…]
ICRC’s affirms commitment to assess Kajo-Kaji humanitarian crisis
By Lodu William Odiya The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has yesterday affirmed its plan to assess the humanitarian crisis Kajo-Keji county. According to the statement, the Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel held an exclusive meeting with Florence Gillette, the Head of Delegation for the International[Read More…]
Health facilities in Aweil South County run out of medical supplies
By Hou Akot Hou Medical officer at Panthou hospital in Aweil South County has said the health facilities were critically affected by shortage of essential drugs more especially for malaria treatment. According to Samuel Atem Amet the in charge at the hospital said that they were previously given the consignment[Read More…]
EES Governor strengthens service delivery in Kauto Area
By Alan Clement The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, formally introduced the newly appointed Chief Administrator of Kauto Administrative Area and vow to improve service delivery. The governor introduced Lomanat Kevin Joseph Lokirita to the local communities of Kuron and indirect him to ensure service delivery in[Read More…]
CES reaffirms commitment to address Land Grabbing
By Lodu William Odiya The Central Equatoria State Security Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to address the growing cases of land grabbing in Juba. The committee reiterate the call on public to remain calm as the State government takes concrete steps to resolve the matter. In a statement issued yesterday,[Read More…]
Ministry warns state governments of unnecessary dismissal of health workers
By Lodu William Odiya The Undersecretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Aniin Ngot Ngot Mou has warned all the Directors General in the ten states and the three administrative areas of mismanagement and unnecessary dismissal of health workers. In a statement obtained by this outlet, Dr. Ngot noted that[Read More…]
Kiir relieves Dr. Machar’s top ally
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Minister of Water and Irrigation Pal Mai Deng. Mai is a top Dr. Riek Machar ally and the spokesperson of the Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO). He left the country immediately after Dr. Machar’s house arrest in[Read More…]