By Chol D. Johnson The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) and the nation mourn the passing of Bishop Nathaniel Garang Anyieth, who departed on Tuesday morning, February 24, in Nairobi, Kenya. Archbishop and Primate of ECSS, Justin Badi Arama, expressed profound sorrow in a press statement, describing Bishop Garang[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
It is time for the parties to act and ensure that free access to humanitarian agencies and workers is implemented. Despites several promises by both the government and the opposition respect the humanitarian agencies and their workers report of abuses continue to surface. As conflict persist in some part of[Read More…]
Every dog has its day
By Malek Arol Dhieu It may look like you have conquered the world, but you have not. Even if you have conquered the world, you cannot conquer it forever. You conquer the world today and someone else conquers it tomorrow. That is why it is advisable that when the world[Read More…]
Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol Unchecked appointments and removals of public officials create fertile ground for corruption. When leaders assume or leave office without a full accounting of institutional assets and budgets, opportunities for theft and cover‑ups multiply. Requiring documented audits and transparent legal processes before any appointment or dismissal[Read More…]
From Conflict to the Pitch: How Kajo-Keji’s ‘Rock City Litoba Warriors’ Are Using Football to Heal a Displaced Community
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Emerging from the shadows of a conflict that decimated local sports, the Rock City Lobita Football Club have made a historic debut at the national stage in Juba by participating in the ongoing South Sudan Cup 2025/2026 edition, carrying the hopes of a Kajo-Keji community that[Read More…]
Dallaire Institute Trains Civil Society in Yei to Strengthen Fight Against Child Recruitment
By James Innocent The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing the recruitment and use of children in armed violence following a four-day training held in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The training, conducted in partnership with Dallaire Institute children peace security that[Read More…]
Call for Auditing Surfaces as Chamber of Commerce Leadership Wrangles Continue
By Yiep Joseph Fresh calls for an audit have emerged amid ongoing leadership wrangles within the South Sudan Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (SSCCIA) and its branches. The disputes began following an attempted impeachment of Lado Lukak, the long-serving chairperson of the national chamber. However, after intervention by the[Read More…]
Wildlife Act 2026: South Sudan Overhauls Conservation Laws to Combat Illegal Trade
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan has enacted a sweeping new legal framework to safeguard its vast natural landscapes, marking what conservationists describe as a definitive turning point for environmental preservation. The signing of the Wildlife Conservation and Protected Areas Act, 2026, by President Salva Kiir on February 18, 2026,[Read More…]
Lasu Payam Marks Second Peace and Cultural Festival, Calls for Unity and Development in Tokori
By James Innocent Community leaders, local authorities and residents gathered in Tokori Boma on Monday as Lasu Payam officially launched its second annual Peace Conference and Cultural Festival, an initiative aimed at promoting reconciliation, cultural preservation and socio-economic recovery in the area. The five-day event, running from February 23 to[Read More…]
Parties Should Display Political Toward Tumaini Peace Initiative
As the world look for solution to the conflict in South Sudan, Parties to the peace agreement should display political will toward dialogue. This will help toward ending violations to the peace agreement as well as gain trust from the region and the international community. From the signing of the[Read More…]
Only Accountability will make the current road project different from previous
The recent approval of USD 2 billion for roads infrastructure by the South Sudan Council of Ministers is a bold commitment to infrastructure development. For South Sudan, where inadequate road networks have long hindered trade, service delivery, and national integration, this investment carries immense promise. However, it remains unclear whether[Read More…]
Strengthening Regulatory Governance of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in South Sudan
By Ajak John Ateng. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has become one of the most important livelihood activities in South Sudan, particularly in gold-producing regions where rural communities depend on it for income and survival. Yet the sector remains largely informal, weakly regulated, and environmentally damaging. In a country striving[Read More…]
How can the Government be Government if we don’t Criticize it?
By: Ayuel Mangok Angui All the organizations responsible for the human leaderships are reckless to lead in a way that makes us become happy in a particular Society. The strong constitution builds for the organization to follow is very important, because it guides the organization to meet with the rules[Read More…]
Give me your Facebook, a traffic police officer ordered the driver
By Malek Arol Dhieu In the beautiful morning of Monday, where heavy duties are taken to compensate what is lost on two weekend days, a traffic police officer dressed up extra-smartly and deployed himself along the highway. He was so brave to stop any vehicle, except the ones moving with[Read More…]
Court Adjourns Dr. Machar’s Trial Over Dispute on Forensic Report
By Yiep Joseph The special court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused on Friday adjourned proceedings to allow judges to review objections raised by the defense against a digital forensic report. The adjournment followed a challenge by defense lawyers to the admissibility of portions of[Read More…]
SSHRDN Calls for End to Discriminatory Practices Silencing Women
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN) on Friday called for urgent action to dismantle discriminatory practices that silence women’s voices and limit their participation in decision-making processes across the country. Speaking during the second edition of the Dialogue for Policy Influence for Better Women’s[Read More…]
Gov’t Pledges to Invest in Youth as Foundation for SDGs
By Chol D. Johnson The government has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in young people as a foundation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthening humanitarian response efforts. This is according to a statement issued Friday by the Ministry of Public Service and Human Resource Development. The statement[Read More…]
South Sudan Under Climate Alert, Early Action Critical to Protect Millions
By Alan Clement South Sudan is under a climate alert as forecasts warn that extreme heat and rising Nile waters could endanger millions in the coming months, intensifying pressure for swift, coordinated government action to protect vulnerable communities. The seasonal outlook issued by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre[Read More…]
EU-IOM Back Climate Resilience in Flood-Hit Rubkona, Reintegration in Yei
By Alan Clement The European Union and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have launched a new initiative to help displaced communities in South Sudan rebuild safely and with dignity, focusing on climate‑hit Rubkona County and recovery‑driven Yei River County. According to a statement from EU South Sudan, the programme,[Read More…]
ACCOUNTABILITY: Parliament Urged to block Proposed $2 Billion Road Deal
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has called on members of parliament to block the $2 billion roads project endorsed by the Cabinet, citing concerns over transparency and accountability. On Friday, the Council of Ministers, chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, approved a $2 billion road development project reportedly[Read More…]