By Deng Chol South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, was born in 2011 with the hopes and dreams of millions who believed independence would bring peace, justice, and a better life. Fourteen years later, the reality is painful and clear the government has failed its people. The promise of[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Be the player, not the spectator
At the pitch, a player scores a goal. A spectator only celebrates. The pride is given to the performer. A player will say I made it. A spectator will only say the player made it for us. We are not born to celebrate. We are born to perform. We must[Read More…]
Snake kills three in Eastern Equatoria
Jacob Onuha Nelson At least three people have died of snake bites, this year, in Imehejek administrative area of Eastern Equatoria state. Acting Director of Health at Imehejek administrative area, Lobeli Mark, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an interview, on Sunday. According to the Acting Director of[Read More…]
Cholera kills nine in Eastern Equatoria
By Jacob Onuha Nelson At least nine people have been confirmed dead of Cholera while forty-nine cases registered in Imehejek Administrative Area of Eastern Equatoria State. Imehejek Administrative Area Acting Health Director, Lobeli Mark confirming the report in a phone interview with this outlet on Sunday, said laboratory samples[Read More…]
Activists call for inclusion in phase two of security arrangement
By Yiep Joseph Members of Civil society have called on the Transitional National Committee (NTC) to ensure inclusivity in phase two of the Transitional Security Arrangement. The activists appeal followed the announcement by NTC to commence with Phase Two of the Transitional Security Arrangement in September this year. The[Read More…]
Editorial
The recent directive by the Central Equatoria State Council of Ministers to evict squatters from Juba’s graveyards is a commendable and necessary step towards restoring dignity and respect to these sacred burial grounds. Sites meant for solemn farewells and spiritual reflection have been encroached or repurposed into informal settlements, often[Read More…]
Security improves in Mugwo Payam as civil-military dialogue continues
By James Innocent Authorities in Mugwo Payam of Yei River County said that the security situation in the area has improved as civil-military relations strengthened. The officials made the remark during a one-day security meeting held at the Mugwo Payam headquarters over the weekend. Addressing the gathering, Latio Nowel[Read More…]
NBG residents urge gov’t to deploy forces at trouble spots
By Hou Akot Hou Some of the Northern Bahr El Gazal State (NBGs) residents have called on the government to forces at hotspot areas within Aweil Town as crime cases surge. The resident presented a series of people being robbed in certain areas by niggers or gangs. This call[Read More…]
UNMISS Strengthens Grassroots Peacebuilding in Tonj North County
By Alan Clement The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has launched a new project to foster reconciliation and rebuild trust in Tonj North County, Warrap State. The mission aims to intensify efforts to foster reconciliation and rebuild trust through community-driven strategies to address the aftermath of intercommunal violence,[Read More…]
EES, Turkana County Celebrate anniversary of Nadapal Peace accord
By Alan Clement Governors Louis Lobong Lojore, Eastern Equatoria State (EES) in South Sudan and Jeremiah Lomorukai, Turkana County in Kenya, celebrated the first anniversary of the peace accord between the Toposa of South Sudan and the Turkana of Kenya. The event held in Nadapal on July 26th, 2025,[Read More…]
Abyei Municipality-UNISFA partner in drainage repairs
By Alan Clement In an effort to improve public health and urban infrastructure, authorities in Abyei municipality have intensified repair services on the drainage and walkway systems across residential blocks. The drainage work carried out in partnership with the Vietnamese engineering unit of the United Nations Interim Security Force[Read More…]
Central Equatoria highlights tax collection gaps
By Alan Clement Stakeholders at the Central Equatoria State, revenue-generating institutions attended a workshop convened by governor Mujung on Friday. The one-day refresher workshop moderated by Justice Ajonye Perpetua and Counsel Wani Mathias, is aimed at improving intra-governmental coordination and streamline revenue administration. The workshop brought together senior state[Read More…]
JUBA-KINSHASA strengthen ties
By Alan Clement Congolese President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi has sent his South Sudanese counterpart, Salva Kiir Mayardit, a special message on July 25, 2025 bilateral relations. The diplomatic engagement is aimed at reinforcing relations between the two countries ahead of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR)[Read More…]
The people must wake up: Say no to selfish politics and tribal division
By Deng Chol For over a decade, the people of South Sudan have suffered not only from war, hunger, and displacement but from a political system that has betrayed their hopes. The dream of independence was meant to bring peace, development, and dignity to all South Sudanese. But instead, that[Read More…]
Editorial
Recently, the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration (DCRNPI), issued a standing order banning officers and Non-Commissioned Officers from processing passports and nationality documents on behalf of citizens. That was on July 22nd, 2025 to be precise. The move was both bold and commendable but the for the[Read More…]
SSFF rolls out Football Calendar
By Alan Clement South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has unveiled a comprehensive calendar for the 2025/26 football season. The calendar which covers senior league matches, youth competitions, women’s football, national cup fixtures and aligns with key FIFA international windows was released by the federation on July 25, 2025. The[Read More…]
Governor Wek urges communities to cease hostilities
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Warrap State, Amb. Bol Wek Agoth, has urged the Mabior Yar community in Tonj to cease the hostilities. According to the statement on Thursday, Governor Wek appealed to the Mabior Yar community to cease violence, citing that peace is in progress. The[Read More…]
One killed, child abducted in Jonglei road ambush
By Manas James Okony A father has been killed and his underage sons abducted following a road ambush by armed assailants in Jonglei State’s Nyirol County on Wednesday, authorities reported. The incident, which saw several people missing including the deceased’s wife, forms part of the ongoing violence impacting communities[Read More…]
Govt, partners launch peace project
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Peace Building, Republic of South Sudan and the partners have launched a two-year initiative to support displaced communities in Greater Malakal, Upper Nile State. The project funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund will be implemented in collaboration with UNDP South Sudan, the[Read More…]
Wonduruba administrator appeals for support
By Lodu William Odiya Wonduruba Administrative Payam Administrator has appealed to non-governmental organizations to support the area in terms of provision of services to the community. According to press release, Towongo Stephen made the statement on Thursday, in a briefing to Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on[Read More…]