BY William Madouk A civil-military dialogue in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State ends with calls for a speedy conclusion of the Rome peace talks between the government and holdout opposition groups. Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) organized the dialogue, in the wake of a soaring relationship, characterized by[Read More…]
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Over 200 returnees arrive Aweil with families without relatives
By Ngor Deng A second batch of returnees from Malakal, Upper Nile state arrived in Aweil town, on Wednesday. At least 245 returnees in number were airlifted by four planes chartered by the government of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State but amidst the newcomers is a family which doesn’t know[Read More…]
Water shortage hits returnees in Unity State
By Yien Gattour At least 8000 returnees in Riokiah Rubkona County of Unity State are facing a severe lack of drinking water shortage after fleeing conflict in Sudan since the beginning of May. Mary Nyaweat, a resident of Riokiah Payam Rubkona County, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Monday that[Read More…]
Governor denies US accusations
By Gladys Fred Kole Western Equatoria Governor has denied committing crimes levied against him and called on the United State Department of the Treasury to provide evidence over the latest sanctions. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba also threatened to take watertight legal suit against the institution. United States on Tuesday sanctioned[Read More…]
Court Martial adjourns case of 54 slain soldiers
By William Madouk Military General Court Martial has adjourned the trial of 33 armed civilians accused of killing 54 SSPDF soldiers in Warrap State of South Sudan. The suspects, who comprise civilians, army deserters of SSPDF, police, and prison wardens, were supposed to make their maiden appearance in military court[Read More…]
Majority South Sudanese lack health services
By William Madouk National Minister of Health has disclosed that 66 percent of the South Sudanese population is without health coverage in the country. Minister Yolanda Awel Deng stated on Monday that the primary healthcare system’s coverage only covers approximately 44 percent of the country’s population. “Which is very sad,[Read More…]
Opposition party suspends senior members
By Malek Arol National Democratic Movement (NDM) party led by Dr. Lam Akol has suspended three of its high-ranking members for refusing to resign. The members suspended are Dr. Gatluak Nyang Hoth, Commissioner of Mayendit County of Unity State and Mr. Nyok Malual Mayiik, Commissioner of Pigi County of Jonglei[Read More…]
The national minister of health hit us with sad revelation that up to 66 percent of the citizens do not have access to health services in this country, but she didn’t tell us the reasons. Apparently, only 44 percent population and area coverage are beneficiary while others, the larger statistics[Read More…]
Are contents of public suggestion boxes read really?
This remains an overriding question in all government and private institutions, national and international organizations, and business centers that have created suggestion boxes and put them in reachable places for the public. Without fear of contradiction, I am going to bravely mention a few institutions that should activate, revise, and[Read More…]
A letter to unborn children and future generations [Part 1]
By Ngor Khot Garang Dear unborn children hope this letter finds you in a good mood. I’m here for the first time in a while to bring to you the latest development in your broken world. But don’t expect something interesting from me this time. I understand that these[Read More…]
The tower without stairs
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien …From last issue As no stairs right from the tower’s bottom to the top and no way to access the top area, the raw ensued again, the goons want to relocate to down floor sending away the people they avoid upstairs, they believe nesting in[Read More…]
Success and Failure in Business Practices
By Joseph Akim Gordon Money is a means to an end, not an end in itself. Money is primarily a medium of exchange, and it has three characteristics: it acts as a medium of exchange, it is an economic good, and it is a means of economic calculation. Although money[Read More…]
Peace, security key for credible elections- Returnees
By UNMISS Returnees in Wau and Raja, Western Bahr El Ghazal, say they believe that security arrangements must be in place if South Sudan is to hold timely and credible elections at the end of 2024. Participants at two separate consultations on the constitution-making and electoral processes, held jointly by[Read More…]
Aweil East commissioner begins work
By Hou Akot Hou A newly appointed commissioner of Aweil East County in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Mr. Karbino Thiep Tong has taken office, effective from Monday. On Monday, he was eventually given the keys to the county seat at Mabil, the capital of Aweil East County, in company of several members of the state cabinet. Kiir Yor Lual, who[Read More…]
Health ministry proposes $13 million budget
By: Ngor Deng Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Health in South Sudan has proposed an estimate of USD 13 million as annual budget for the sector. According to the state minister, Dr. Riny Riny Lual, the budget caters for improvement service delivery in health sector across the state.[Read More…]
Health situation dire amidst drug shortage in Alali
By Manas James Local authorities of Alali Payam in Akobo County, Jonglei State have complained about a dire health situation as life-saving drugs are lacking, amidst rising cases of diarrheal and respiratory infections. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Peter Oballa Ojulu, the administrator of Alali Payam,[Read More…]
Refugees told to invest in their lives
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan 20th June joined the world in commemorating World Refugee Day, which is celebrated annually on the 20th of June. UN refugee agency UNHCR marked the day at the Gorom refugee settlement on the outskirts of Juba city, where about 5,000 Sudanese refugees, including Eritreans[Read More…]
Oil pollution impacts need scientific data-minister
By William Madouk Three ministers request the Council of states to wait for an environmental audit to validate whether the cases of birth defects in oil-producing areas are linked to oil pollution. Council of States had summoned the national ministers for Petroleum, Health, and Environment to answer queries on ‘rising[Read More…]
Youth, women ‘forgotten’ in new budget- Legislator
By Bida Elly David A lawmaker at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly has criticized the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget for not catering for youth and women’s local enterprises. On Tuesday, the minister of finance and economic planning, Dier Tong Ngor, tabled a whopping 2 trillion fiscal year budget for the[Read More…]
Oil companies ignore environmental regulations-Napwon
By William Madouk National Minister of Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon Cosmas, has faulted oil companies operating in South Sudan for disobeying environmental standards. Napwon said her docket is mandated with the protection and conservation of the environment to certify sustainable use of environmental resources to meet the needs of[Read More…]