By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) General Headquarter has given residents settling on a sizable piece of land at Gudele-One, a period of six months to evacuate. SSNPS Director of Legal Affairs, Maj. Gen. Sadik Ismail Sidigi issued the warning to the residents while addressing[Read More…]
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South Sudan ties Diplomatic Relations with Maldives
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan has formally established diplomatic relations with Maldives in a deal signed Thursday, by senior officials of the two countries. Permanent representative of South Sudan to the United Nations, Akuei Bona Malwal and counterpart, Thilmeeza Hussein of Maldives, signed the deal. According to Thilmeeza, South[Read More…]
CES: Minister Nejua decries donor fund cuts on health
By Emelda Siama John Lopula Central Equatoria state minister of health, Nejua Juma Marshal has decried decline in Health Pool Fund (HPF) saying out of a hundred previously supported health facilities, forty are now cut off. The minister is now appealing to other health partners to rush to rescue the[Read More…]
Kiir releases US$1 Million in support of refugees & returnees
By Bida Elly David President Kiir has released 1 million United States dollars to support returnees and refugees fleeing Sudan brutal conflict. After announcing his pledge, Kiir has as well appealed for well-wishers to extend hands of support to the huge number as the statistics increase day by day. Speaking[Read More…]
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Money versus experience
By Malek Arol Dhieu Presently, money always wins against experience. In offices, whether public or private, the first questions to ask when a workshop or training opportunity knocks are; is there money? Do they pay in dollars or pounds? The questions that follow may be, is it going to be[Read More…]
The Power of Your Mind
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok The mind is the center of thought that emits negative or positive images. It is one of the powerful components of the soul. The Bible has something to talk about it, it’s with your mind that you serve the lord and the human race at[Read More…]
Sudan at a crossroads: What is the way forward?
By Manas James Okony As the war between rival military factions enters Day 19, Sudan, the Africa’s third largest country, stands at a crossroads, facing a critical moment in almost its 7-decades history as rival generals embarked on a ‘war of annihilation’ since April 15, 2023. The country has been[Read More…]
CES: SPLM-IO chief whip indefinitely suspended
By Gladys Kole Speaker of Central Equatoria state Reconstituted Transitional Legislative Assembly has suspended the chief whip of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO). Rt. Hon. Peter Wani Elia Kulang in a letter dated 3rd May 2023, issued the suspension of the Chief whip, Hon. Dabe Francis Elisama[Read More…]
Why happiness is too costly
By Ngor Khot Garang Every single day one gets to live in South Sudan, they ought to count it as a miracle. There is nothing that is ever enough in this country and the stories you always hear are not real. The real ones are those that have never been[Read More…]
Aweil students decry poor conditions
By Hou Akot Hou The leadership of Aweil students studying in Western Bahr el Ghazal University, Wau has expressed hardships to their Northern Bahr el Ghazal state Governor Tong Aken Ngor. He said they are faced with difficult conditions as they pursue their academics. The students’ leadership headed by Mr.[Read More…]
Zain playground, sold to individuals – Report
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri An Ad-hoc committee constituted months ago by the Central Equatoria State governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony to investigate the case of Zain playground confiscation has presented their investigative report on the status of the ground. Zain playing ground has been for years, a posture for[Read More…]
Upper Nile University student commits suicide
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri A third-year student at Upper Nile University has committed suicide in Gudele, Juba city, over unclear circumstances. Some sources claimed that the student identified as Winnie Mariba Dada took the unjust decision to end her life due to a denied pregnancy by a boyfriend. A[Read More…]
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Sudan, S. Sudan Catholic Bishops launch child and vulnerable safeguarding policy
By Emelda Siama John Lopula Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops conference yesterday launched child and vulnerable Adults safeguarding policy themed “every child matters we protect.” Speaking while addressing the clergies and Bishop during the conference in Kit, Rejaf East, the national coordinator for Justice and peace of the Sudan[Read More…]
UN, partners appeal for $96 Million to support thousands fleeing Sudan
By Bida Elly David United Nations agencies in South Sudan have jointly appealed for US$ 96 million to assist thousands of returnees and refugees fleeing the Sudan’s war. In a statement extended to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, the United Nations registered that a number of fleeing returnees and refugees[Read More…]
Weathermen predicts average rains
By William Madouk The first week of May will have average rainfall in Western and Central Equatoria states, this is according to the South Sudan Meteorological Authority (SSMA). Meteorology authority on Thursday said both Western and Central Equatoria will have moderate rains while much of the country will likely experience[Read More…]
Mingkaman’s only reproductive health clinic risks closure
By Yang Ater Yang Mingkaman Reproductive Health Clinic in Awerial County, Lakes State faces crisis after UNPA, International Medical Organization and Inter Church Agency, stopped support due to lack of funding. Management of the clinic said funding shortfall has resulted into downsizing of health workers and support staff, in the[Read More…]
NBGs: Governor Tong mulls seed distribution to boost agriculture.
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal (NBG) state governor, Tong Aken Ngor has urged agriculture minister to ensure distribution of seeds to farmers in Aweil to boost farming especially the rice scheme as the planting season starts. He made the directives on Wednesday during a meeting with the[Read More…]
EES: Six farmers shot dead in Lafon County
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri Six people have been shot dead and one other sustained injuries in Lafon County of Eastern Equatoria State (EES) following an ambush laid by unknown gunmen. Speaking on phone to No.1 Citizen yesterday, the County Commissioner, Hon. Mangisto Ukach confirmed the attack, saying the injured[Read More…]