By Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU) has cancelled Independence Day celebration at Juba National Stadium due to venue wrangle. According to the statement seen by this outlet, the Youth Union informed the public about the cancellation of schedule for Independence Day. “South Sudan National Youth[Read More…]
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Union of Persons with Disabilities, ready for wheelchair production
By Ngor Deng Matem Union of Parsons with Disabilities in Aweil East County expressed readiness to invent a wheelchair if they are provided technical training. The Union’s official spokesman, Mr. Kon Ker, said that “some of us have the ability to learn how to make welding and be able[Read More…]
Beyond Sight; White canes unlock freedom for South Sudan’s visually impaired
By Kei Emmanuel Duku For many visually impaired individuals in South Sudan, daily life has long presented a daunting landscape of unseen obstacles, profound dependence, and often, isolation. Navigating bustling, unpaved streets, avoiding open drains, or even simply walking to a nearby market without assistance seemed an insurmountable challenge.[Read More…]
President Kiir applauds Eastern Equatoria State over peace
By Nakwam Rose President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appreciated Eastern Equatoria government and people for maintaining peace and stability. Acknowledging the efforts the people in sustaining peace, President Kiir referred to Eastern Equatoria state as a role model for the rest of the country. President Kiir’s praise followed as[Read More…]
Governor, Rabi focuses on fostering peace, unity
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State governor has reaffirmed his commitment to advance policies that foster peace, unity, and security in the state. Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, speaking on the nation’s fourteenth anniversary, said service delivery is the cornerstone of his administration. “We are prioritizing infrastructure development, health[Read More…]
Eleven people arrested over SDA church attack in Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Turalei payam, Twic county of Warrap state, have detained eleven suspects for stoning a congregation at SDA church. The suspects were accused of instigating altercations against Seventh Day Adventist church congregation, on Saturday. On Saturday Morning at Pandit Amuol boma, SDA congregation was[Read More…]
Governor warns against illegal land demarcations
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has urged residents to stop illegal demarcation of public land. The governor, in a press statement, noted that there were reports of illegal allotment of public space by some individuals in parts of Juba City. Gen. Rabi[Read More…]
Ambassador praises South Sudan-Ethiopia Relations
By Alan Clement Outgoing Ethiopian Ambassador to Juba, Nebil Mahdi Abdullahi, has praised South Sudan for cordial relationship. The former envoy made the remarks while meeting President Salva Kiir on Monday at the State House in Juba. As his tenure comes to an end after years of diplomatic missions,[Read More…]
UN calls on South Sudan leaders to settle differences
By Lodu William Odiya As South Sudan marks 14th Independence Anniversary, the United Nations has called on the country’s political leaders to resolve their differences, work towards peace and development. UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative to South Sudan, Anita Kiki Gbeho, delivered the message on Tuesday, in a press[Read More…]
Skin Bleaching: A Path to Harm and Identity Loss
By Philip Lako Beauty, while often linked to self-worth, is deeply subjective. Yet when perception is shaped by insecurity or misinformation, it can lead to harmful practices, such as skin bleaching. Skin bleaching involves the use of chemicals on the body to lighten the skin. Many are becoming familiar[Read More…]
“We were children of the Struggle, now we beg on the streets”
By Deng Chol When our country celebrates its independence anniversary it does so with thousands of South Sudanese gathering in Dr. John Garang Memorial Museum every 9-July, flags, and official speeches, praising the brave men and women who brought us freedom. But for those of us who were born[Read More…]
July 8th; The night before we remember who we Are
By Isaac Chol Aguer Tomorrow, the flags will rise again. The drums will beat. The anthem will echo through streets, markets, villages, and homes – even in Abyei, where our flag waits to fly unchallenged. It will remind us of a day when a long and bitter journey gave[Read More…]
Not all friends are friends; some are poison in disguise
By Benjamin Ajuong Machiek Malek In life, we grow up believing in the beauty of friendship. We share our secrets, dreams, and burdens with those we call “friends.” We trust them. We cry with them. We laugh with them. But one day, a bitter truth hits you: not every[Read More…]
Nation Talks
South Sudan’s economy has been in distress for over a decade now but the way ahead still murky. The institutions overseeing the state of the economy have been trying to fix somethings, but their efforts appeared to be not succeeding in addressing the situation. This is being manifested in the[Read More…]
APOLOGY
The management of No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper would like to apologize for erroneous use of a photo on Tuesday 8th July 2025 publication. Due to resemblance, mistakenly a photo, which we later learnt was of late Butros Bol Bol was use on the publication, instead of former Chief of Defense[Read More…]
Pibor launches Women leadership, political participation project
By Peter Kuol Kuch Women organization has launched a six-month project aimed at strengthening leadership and political participation in Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Women Progress Organization (WPO), seeks to empower women, boost their confidence, and promote inclusive space for women’s voices and informed decisions. The launch workshop, held at[Read More…]
Peace monitor insists parties diminish tension
By Lodu William Odiya Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has called on Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) and other parties to urgently de-escalate tensions. RJMEC also pointed at the current political and security violation to enable resumption of full implementation of the R-ARCSS. This comes[Read More…]
SACKED: Gen. Paul Nang Majok exits
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Paul Nang Majok, the Chief of Defense Force (CDF) of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF). Kiir as the president and the commander in chief of the SSPDF utilized the constitutional powers. The decrees read out on the[Read More…]
Unity State denies suspension of health services in Panyijiar
By Lodu William Odiya Unity State Health Ministry has denied the alleged suspension of health services in Panyijar County of Unity State, describing it as a false allegation. This comes after alleged reports claiming that the county has suspended all health services over the commissioner’s objection to the appointment[Read More…]
Artists among victims of security swoop
By Nakwam Rose Some artists fell victim to the 623 suspected gang members who were arrested in a crackdown on criminal elements in Juba city, Artists’ Union has revealed. No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper has learnt that celebrities including a rapper and radio presenter, Lord G, a member of[Read More…]