Finally, the Bishop of Yei is consecrated in to Bishopric By Kiden Stela Mandela The Catholic Archdiocese of Yei finally consecrated and installed the formerly appointed Bishop Elect by Pope Francis of the Catholic Church in February 2022, succeeding his Predecessor Bishop Emeritus Erkulano Lado Tombe who served for 36[Read More…]

By Ruon Puok In democratic regimes, the power of government officials flows from the voting citizens, and elected officials act as the citizens’ proxies by of election. This delegation of powers gives the government legitimacy or force. Correlatively, the obligation to obey the government decisions, policy and respect for laws[Read More…]

By Taban Henry The South Sudan People’s Defenses Forces (SSPDF) has been reminded of their duty of protecting the civilians. This came as the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) celebrated their thirty-nineth anniversary yesterday with events across war-torn South Sudan, celebrating the formation of the former rebel movement in Sudan[Read More…]

By James Innocent Ali The cabinet minister for Central Equatoria state Godwil Wayi Edward disclosed that Central Equatoria locals are facing challenges from the pastoralists. Wayi stated that the pastoralists are a threat to the communities in Central Equatoria State especially in the counties of Terekeka, Kajo-Keji, Lainya, Juba and[Read More…]

By Martha John Savio Kitgum district Chief administrative officer, (CAO) Mr. Musisi Joel has urged the affected civil servants to remain calm amid salary delay for one month. Mr. Musisi spoke in a press conference to a group of media out lets at Kitgum Social Centre on Monday. He mentioned[Read More…]

By Taban Henry The government in Eastern Equatoria state has blamed the Murle for the recent violence that left over 20 people dead and left others injured in Mugali and Melijo of Magwi County. Earlier last week, 20 cattle keepers were left dead and 11 others wounded after unknown gunmen[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The Catholic Archdiocese of Yei finally consecrated and installed the formerly appointed Bishop elect by Pope Francis of the Catholic Church succeeding his predecessor Bishop Emeritus Erkulano Lado Tombe for the Bishopric yesterday. This came following a series of preparations that started earlier awaiting for the[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu The Ministry of Gender, Child Social Welfare in collaboration with United Nation Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Gender Affairs unit and partners have launched an initiative to improve women roles in the security sector dabbed as “South Sudan Security Sector Women’s Network”.   Esther Ikere Eluzai,[Read More…]

By Taban Henry The government in Eastern Equatoria State under the leadership of Louis Lobong Lojore has been accused for allegedly backing up the heavily well-armed and organized youth to raid cattle and kill innocent civilians. The cattle herder’s actions were criticized since they kept on attacking even though the[Read More…]

Is 16th of May really useful to the people of South Sudan? By Kiden Stela Mandela In the first place I would like to salute the people of South Sudan, our fallen heroes and heroines who have sacrificed their lives for the quest of freedom, justice, equality, and peace. Without[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Matem The governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal state, Sarah Cleto Rial has announced that the State government has bought 10 cars for official use. Governor Sarah said that the 10 cars were bought by Bibi’s Empire, a company contracted by the state government. “Much thanks to[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Matem A delegation from Warrap state making peace awareness briefed the citizens in Twic county to maintain better security, peace and unity with Abyei people. The delegation headed by the state Minister of Cabinet Affairs Santino Diing Wek, minister of Local government Anei Arop and other senior[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Matem  The family of 6-year-old girl who was raped and killed has received financial assistance from South Sudanese women in diaspora. The money provided is meant to support the family as they grieve over the death of the minor. Abuk Lual Lual was raped, killed and dumped[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu The Council of Ministers approved a work plan worth 28.2 million US Dollars for the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources to purchase equipment for the dredging of rivers and the construction of mini dams and kafirs in the country to manage the water resources. Michael[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu The Oxfam Intermon Executive Director, Franc Cortada Hindersin, who concluded his five-day working visit to Juba on Friday is putting Oxfam donor community on notice to step up their efforts in response to hunger-stricken, flood affected communities in South Sudan. The Executive Director of Oxfam Intermon[Read More…]

By Adia Jildo The Charge de Affaires of U.S. David Renz has said that press freedom has been threatened by lack of civic space as journalists still face threats when practicing their duties. He made the speech during the World Press Freedom Day which was scheduled for 13th May 2022[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has summoned the Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore along with the Commissioner of Magwi County and the Administrators of Nimule town Council to appear in his office to explain how the incident of cattle raiding in Mugali[Read More…]

By Matia Samuel Timatio The Governor of Western Equatoria State and his Deputy Dr. Gaaniko Kennedy are in dispute over firing Mr. Peter Simon Sarawasi, the state minister for Housing, Land and Public Utility was suspended for selling plots within Yambio Municipality and Ministry’s assets. The Deputy Governor refuted the[Read More…]

By John Sylvester The Directorate of Nationality, Passport and Immigration in Western Equatoria State has launched a one-week’s mobile office in Mundri West County on Thursday to help in issuing National ID cards (nationality certificates) to the citizens. Speaking during the official launch, the deputy head of delegation, Major Julius[Read More…]

By Taban Henry The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) and residences of Malakia in Juba yesterday disagreed on land use; an issue which they described as a longtime problem starting from the 1980’s. Speaking in an exclusive interview with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Amna Ramadan Juma Wani Kumuri a[Read More…]