A week ago, there was an interesting drama about a man who ties Rosary around his right wrist joint. So many people believe he is a man of God. But a few people are doubtful about his faith. A fraction of people gossips that the Rosary aids him in stealing[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
The right to speak, write, and broadcast freely is the lifeblood of any democracy. Yet across our South Sudan, journalists face harassment, intimidation, and violence. Such acts against journalists happen often without consequence for perpetrators. This culture of impunity must end. A society that silences its truth‑tellers undermines its own[Read More…]
Political Recycling aPerformance Metric or a Policy Failure?
As the appointing authority exercises its power through reliefs, promotions, and dismissals, the persistent issue of political recycling raises serious questions about the criteria used by parties to recommend their members. In a country governed by a shared power agreement among the parties who signed the 2018 peace accord, the[Read More…]
Fire Razes 88 Shops in Wedwil Refugee Settlement, One Trader Dead
By Hou Akot Hou A devastating fire has destroyed 88 shops in Wedwil refugee settlement, claiming the life of a Sudanese trader. The incident occurred late Friday night at around 11:40 PM, leaving both refugees and host community members counting heavy losses. Police Inspector Philip Agany Deng of Aweil West[Read More…]
Women leader calls for the reopening of Jonglei State assembly after long recess
By Peter Kuol Kuch A woman leader at Jonglei State women association has called for immediate reopening of the Jonglei State assembly following the recess. Jonglei State assembly on recess for nearly a year now and this has concerned citizens to question logics beyond long recess of the law members[Read More…]
Kiir urges Dr. Igga to mobilize more for the 2026 election
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan’s President and SPLM Chairman Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged James Wani Igga and other top party officials to continue with mobilization as elections approach. The president made the remarks during the swearing-in of Dr. James Wani Igga, the first Deputy Chairman of the Sudan People’s[Read More…]
South Sudan Youth and Regulators Spotlight Digital Divide at Global Telecom Summit
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s National Communication Authority (NCA) is making its presence felt at the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC‑25), where officials and youth envoys press for affordable, inclusive connectivity to shape the nation’s digital future. The conference, convened by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the theme[Read More…]
Bor hospital resumes operation after fortnights long strike
By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities at Bor referral Hospital have reported that the H ospital has resumed full operations following two weeks long protest early this month. Early this month, the Jonglei State Ministry of health restructured the Hospital staffing, transferring some medics to various Payams in Bor County[Read More…]
Upper Nile’s Former Governor Cleared of State Assets in Official Exit Certification
By Alan Clement The Secretariat General of Upper Nile State has certified that former Governor Lt. Gen. James Koang Chuol fully handed over all government assets in good condition in a rare and publicly documented instance of accountability within South Sudan’s governance system. In an official document dated 21 October[Read More…]
Torit Clashes Leave Top Police Officer Dead
By Jacob Onuha Nelson A police captain, who also served as Deputy Inspector of Police in Torit County, was killed during a clash between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army–In Opposition (SPLM–IO) In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor of Eastern[Read More…]
Foreign Affairs Confirms Repatriation of 27 South Sudanese Youth from Ethiopia
By Chol D. Johnson The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has confirmed the repatriation of 27 South Sudanese youth who had been in custody in Ethiopia’s Mezan Prison in the southwest region. In a statement issued Sunday, Ministry Press Secretary Apuk Ayuel Mayen said the group; originally from[Read More…]
Violence should never be a means to gain resources or settle grievances. The recent tragic events in Baliet County, Upper Nile State, where innocent lives were lost and families displaced, remind us of the heavy cost of choosing conflict over dialogue. These acts are not only unlawful and inhumane but[Read More…]
It is a tragedy that the armed forces of this nation the SSPDF (South Sudan People’s Defence Forces) and various armed groups are not conducting themselves in a manner that inspires trust among the citizenry. The recent crisis in Yambio is deeply alarming. Instead of protecting civilians, the SSPDF and[Read More…]
Civil Society Group Demands Justice After in Baliet attack
By Alan Clement One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) has strongly condemned a brutal attack that reportedly claimed the lives of over seventy civilians in Adong town, on Friday 14 November 2025. The condemnation followed reports of an alleged early attack on civilians in Adong payam, Balliet County in Upper[Read More…]
KIIR: Appoints Dr. James Wani Igga as Vice-President
By Kiden Stela Mandela President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Party, issued a series of Republican Decrees and a Party Order announcing a major overhaul of the government and party leadership. The decrees were read over the State-owned Broadcaster, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation[Read More…]
By Chol D. Johnson The Government of South Sudan has unveiled a major initiative to reduce youth unemployment and strengthen the country’s public sector through the newly introduced Young Professional Programme (YPP). Supported by the World Bank, the programme aims to recruit and develop young graduates and early-career civil servants[Read More…]
Nile Basin Initiative hand over Laboratory equipment, water quality sensor to South Sudan
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) has handed over Laboratory equipment and water quality sensor to the Republic of South Sudan under the ministry of water Resources and irrigation Speaking to the press on Monday at the Ministry of water resource and irrigation in Juba, Achier Manyuat[Read More…]
Government Intensifies Border Surveillance as Marburg Threat Looms
By Alan Clement South Sudan has heightened border surveillance and activated emergency preparedness measures following Ethiopia’s confirmation of a deadly Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in Jinka Town. At a public health briefing on Monday, the Ministry of Health warned that porous crossings and high cross-border movement pose a serious[Read More…]
Court requests prosecution team to submit list of witnesses
By Yiep Joseph The special court trying the suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has requested the prosecution team to prepare and submit a list of witnesses. The court made the request on Monday during the 22nd session, which was fixed for witnesses. This came after[Read More…]
Over 70 people Killed in Baliet county
By Alan Clement At least 70 people were killed and more than 80 others injured in a violent raid on Baliet County in Upper Nile State. According to State’s information Minister, armed groups allegedly linked to the rebel group and White Army stormed the area in the early hours of[Read More…]