By James Innocent Ali His Grace Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla, the Catholic Archbishop of Juba and His Eminence Cardinal Gabriel Zubeir Wako, the Archbishop Emeritus of Khartoum Sudan arrived at the Catholic Diocese of Yei of Central Equatoria State yesterday ahead of the consecration and installation of the second Bishop[Read More…]
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South Sudan-Uganda border reopens after brief closure
By Bida Elly David Elegu, the boarder points that links South Sudan to Uganda has been reopened after a brief closure due to the escalated insecurity between cattle herders and residents of Mugali some days ago. The border point was tentatively closed on Thursday following the killing of two police[Read More…]
Editorial
Consumers: Protect yourselves from counterfeits, nobody else will Trade, which literally means the buying and selling of goods and services is a free operation besides the actual use of monetary exchange to do the actual purchasing, but who is in charge of stopping fake commodities in the market?. The issue[Read More…]
Manytuil & International community discusses peace implementation
#PressUnit The Governor of Unity State, Dr. Joseph Manytuil Wejang on Thursday 12 May, 2022 met with International Diplomatic Corps and Head of Missions in the Country on the issue pertaining security and the implementation of revitalized peace agreement. The delegates comprised UNMISS’ Deputy Representative, RJMEC, and Ambassadors of Egypt,[Read More…]
Kiir Mourns Demise of the UAE President
By Bida Elly David South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit with deep sorrow has extended his message of condolence to the family and the population of the United Arab Emirates for the untimely death of their late President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In a statement seen by No.1[Read More…]
Safety fears as teen boy shot by robbers
By Staff Writer Safety fears after gang robbers who intruded into a neighborhood’s house in Gudele block nine (9) at around 8:00 pm on Wednesday evening, shot a ten-year-old boy at the abdominal side while trying to escape to a close neighbor’s house. The boy was shot with a[Read More…]
SSFA Board brainstorms ways to promote football activities
By Bida Elly David The Board of Directors for South Sudan Football Association yesterday held a meeting at the general football headquarters to brainstorm on a crucial agenda related to the ongoing football developments in the country. The meeting discussed in length the preparations of both men’s and women’s national[Read More…]
Chinese Ambassador refutes visa denial claims by traders
By Philip Buda Ladu The Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan Hua Ning has refuted concerns raised by the South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce that the Chinese Embassy in Juba denied visas to South Sudanese businessmen to travel to China for business trips. Lado Lukak, the Deputy Chairperson of the[Read More…]
Activist criticizes politicians’ silence over civil servant’s salary rise
By Bida Elly David A Civil Society activist has cautioned the silence of politicians over deliberating on the proposal made by the Minister of Public Service towards increasing civil servants’ salaries to 20,000 South Sudanese Pounds a month. This came following the lack of seriousness that politicians have developed amid[Read More…]
Merchants frightened as insecurity surges on highway
By Bida Elly David Clutch of South Sudanese merchants along Juba-Yei Road yesterday elevated concerns as the security situation worsened along the highway creating difficulties towards transfer of goods and passengers to states. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, Geofrey Stephen, a driver who has been accessing Juba-Yei and[Read More…]
Two Policemen killed in ambush by herders
By Adia Jildo Two police personnel were reported dead during a police patrol when they fell into an ambush of armed cattle herders who had caused insecurity in Nimule earlier on Thursday. The police’s spokesperson in Nimule David Kasmiro said that one of the police personnel was shot dead by[Read More…]
Primary eight exam papers unmarked due to monetary shortage – Lowela
By Bida Elly David Specialist at the Ministry of General Education and Instruction said that Primary Examinations papers have not yet been marked due to lack of money provided by the government. This came following the opening of schools minus completion of marking of the primary leaving exam papers resulting[Read More…]
UJOSS, partners embark on peace dissemination program
By Philip Buda Ladu The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) in collaboration with the National Ministry of Peace Building with support from the Chinese Embassy in Juba on Thursday launched a peace program for dissemination of positive peace messages dabbed as “My Peace Program.” The “My Peace Program”[Read More…]
WES Governor suspends his state minister
By Matia Samuel Timatio The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Alfred Futuyo Karaba suspended his state minister of housing, land and public utilities in the State on Wednesday evening. The suspension of the minister came after he was accused of selling the ministry’s assets and plots in Yambio Municipality under[Read More…]
Women parliamentary caucus demands gov’t to offer support for women
By Taban Henry The women parliamentary caucus has demanded the government to stand firm in supporting plans of implementation for good solidarity among women in the country. This came on Thursday during the inauguration ceremony of the new members of parliament who were women nominated candidates from the three greater[Read More…]
WPC urged to hold party’s signatory to R-ARCSS accountable
By Taban Henry The Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) was commended for holding parties’ signatory to the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) accountable to commit themselves to the implementation of the peace agreement. This came on Thursday during the inauguration ceremony of the new Members[Read More…]
Dozens killed in Kormayang cattle camp
By Adia Jildo 20 cattle keepers were left dead and 11 others wounded after unknown gunmen intruded into Kormayang, Melijo cattle camp in Nimule Payam of Magwi County and carried out the attack, police official in Nimule said Wednesday. Police inspector of Nimule David Kasmiro said that out of the[Read More…]
Panic in Juba as human trafficking escalates
By Bida Elly David The authority of Juba City Council is warning locals in Juba to be alert as human trafficking and abduction has reportedly been inflicted on inhabitants surrounding most vicinities. The Mayor of Juba City Council, Michael Lado Allah-Jabu made the statement to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday.[Read More…]
China denies visa to South Sudanese traders, official says
By Taban Henry South Sudanese businessmen on Wednesday complaint over Chinese Embassy in Juba for denying them Visa to carryout business and buy products directly from China. The grievance arose when members from Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (RTNLA) who represent Chamber of Commerce in the Assembly headed by Wilson[Read More…]
Women MPs call for justice on ‘raped, killed’ minor
By Philip Buda Ladu Women Parliamentary Caucus at the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) have condemned the raping of a six-year-old minor to death on May 3rd 2022. The legislatures called on the government of Northern Bhar El Ghazal State to ensure that justice is served. In a press[Read More…]
