By Bida Elly David As South Sudan’s unity government races against time to conclude its peace roadmap implementation, President Salva Kiir calls on UN Security Council to lift off the arms embargo, it struck on Juba. The president made the appeal to signatories of the sanctions’ regime during a meeting[Read More…]
Author: Number One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Honestly, understanding the roles of various institutions, limits of operations in relation to others are paramount, healthy practices, to avoid misrepresentation and misunderstanding. Taking the military manning traffic in Juba city, as a case study; yes, their presence along the road at any time of the day is very important[Read More…]
When will South Sudan be totally free?
Yesterday was a war crisis, today is health crisis and tomorrow maybe something else, what a country! This is not the first time in the world history for a country to become independent, many countries became independent but their struggles to get settled did not go this far. South Sudan’s[Read More…]
Urgent Enactment of Family Laws in South Sudan to Combat Injustice and Bias Against Women
By Gama Hassan Oscas The Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan needs to urgently prioritize the enactment of robust family laws to address the deeply ingrained injustice and bias against women perpetuated by historical customs and traditions. Under the current situation, women are subjected to customary courts[Read More…]
To me, half of life has no name, you don’t handle that part. Have you heard of someone who loses his or her life on the eve of their graduation ceremony? What about couples who got involved in an accident on their way back from their wedding ceremony? Those are[Read More…]
All pedestrians in Juba of South Sudan have to rethink!
By Joseph Ring Lang The woes of the pedestrians in Juba emanate from the flaws in the implementation of traffic laws and regulations. The Laws and Regulations require motorists to move on the right side of the roads – which means the steering wheels should be on the left side[Read More…]
Farming begins in Jonglei State
By Manas James Officials with Jonglei State’s Ministry of Agriculture say residents have started farming in parts of the state, following delayed and insufficient rains since the beginning of the year. Atem de Gak Atem, the director for mechanization and programs at the state agriculture ministry, said rains started[Read More…]
Motorists irked by military manning traffic
By Bida Elly David Boda-Boda riders in Juba have aired concerns over the alarming encroachment by military officers on traffic duties; an act they said is unsafe for their operation at night. In an interview with the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Thursday, John Likambo, a boda-boda rider stationed[Read More…]
NRA board cautions staff over infighting
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Revenue Authority (NRA) Chairperson of Board of Directors has warned staff against infighting, urging them to embrace teamwork to treasure the Country’s economy. The tax institution was recently hit by internal disagreements between the staff and the administration of the former commissioner-general Patrick[Read More…]
Demolition leaves 400 people without shelter
By Yien Gattuor Local authorities in Leer County, Unity State, demolished at least one hundred households, comprising 400 individuals, in the Leer Temporary Protection Area (TPA) on Wednesday. The TPA was created in 2016 to accommodate locals affected by the 2016 conflict that erupted after Gen. Taban Deng Gai defected[Read More…]
Tales of Juba’s street children
By Bida Elly David Juba City’s main streets are crowded with abandoned and vulnerable children who survive at the mercy of God. Some collect used plastic bottles and sell them to earn a living, while others rely on rubbish bin leftovers from hotel and restaurants. On Thursday, the No. 1[Read More…]
Clerics blame parties for stoking violence
By William Madouk Senior South Sudan clerics have tasked government over intermittent violence in the country, citing that it emanates from the power struggles among parties to the revitalized peace deal. Metropolitan Archbishop of Juba, Dr. Stephen Ameyu Martin Mula, speaking on behalf of the Catholic Bishops and Ordinaries of[Read More…]
South Sudan’s overreliance on oil exports: A call for economic diversification
By Gama Hassan Oscas Introduction: South Sudan, as a young nation, faces numerous challenges on its path towards economic development and stability. One of the critical issues that need urgent attention is its heavy dependence on oil exports as its sole source of revenue. This overreliance not only leaves the[Read More…]
Don’t judge life, embrace it
There is no doubt, we don’t control almost 90 percent of life. You are here today, and it is a different news tomorrow. “Mr. Job is no more; he has died in an accident or Sister Mary has hit the jackpot. You have to be very careful when you are[Read More…]
Could it be that ‘too many cooks spoil the broth’ or what could it exactly be?
If it takes time for a country having five Vice Presidents and President to produce possible solutions to curb the economic crises and other well-being parameters such as peace implementation and humanitarian assistance to flood-affected victims, then it is considered as the competition of ideas and people who produce them,[Read More…]
Having an alcoholic husband or wife is a nightmare
By Esther Lohutuhureng Alcohol is a legal right in our country, South Sudan, provided that a person is not underage, yet some young people under 18 are also taking alcohol. However, the real challenge is that having an alcoholic husband is a nightmarish experience, believe it or not. Apart from[Read More…]
Portions of S. Sudan expect substantial rainfall
By Khamis Cosmas Lokudu Heavy rainfall of greater than 200 mm is expected over isolated areas in the northern parts of South Sudan, while moderate amount of 50 –200 mm, spreads over the rest of the country, according to an alert. The Food and Agriculture Organization weather alert also predicted[Read More…]
Leaders demand resolution of long-standing border dispute
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto. Moyo and Yumbe districts local governments have threatened to petition the Ministry of Local Government over the long-standing border dispute between the two districts. The border dispute has existed for decades. The land in question lies between Lefori Sub County in Moyo District and Kochi Sub[Read More…]
Governor tips tax collectors on corruption
By Rebecca Athiang Bol Governor of Upper Nile State, James Odhok, has issued a stern warning to the State Revenue Authority against channeling tax money into their pockets. Mr. Odhok made this remark during the inauguration of the state revenue office in Malakal town. He rather advised them to tighten,[Read More…]
Four suspected cattle raiders arrested
By Yien Gattour At least four people have been arrested in Mayom County of South Sudan’s Unity State in connection to last week’s cattle raid in neighbouring Fulla State of Sudan. Mayom County Commissioner, John Bol Mayak disclosed on Wednesday that the suspects from within the county were in police[Read More…]