By Yiep Joseph Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called on President Salva Kiir to sign the Transitional Justice legislation into law. Executive Director of CEPO, Edmund Yakani said President Kiir should consider signing the Bill as “Christmas gift” to the people. The Parliament has already passed the[Read More…]
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Cross-border talks adopt community disarmament
By Yiep Joseph A high-level meeting of Ateker Cluster leaders from South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda has resolved a concurrent regional disarmament program for bordering communities. The talks that kicked off on the 30th of October and ended on the 31st in Moroto, Uganda, brought representatives from South Sudan,[Read More…]
Secret sale of dog meat in Juba exposed
By William Madouk Reports have emerged of a section of unscrupulous butchers who reportedly strangle, stab, and slaughter hundreds of dogs each day. The butchers, operating in secrecy, are believed to be supplying dog meat to the public. Eating dog meat is taboo in South Sudan, however, rumours persist[Read More…]
Over 20 police officers depart to Ethiopia for studies
By Kei Emmanuel Duku At least 23 South Sudan Police officers and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) departed for Ethiopia yesterday to pursue further studies. Thirteen officers will undertake Bachelor’s degrees, eight will pursue Master’s degrees, and two will enroll in postgraduate programs. The duration of their studies will range from two[Read More…]
Journalists advocate for better working conditions, improved welfare
By Yiep Joseph Journalists call for improvements in their working conditions and welfare, urge both Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) and the government to take action. The scribes made the call during Annual General Meeting (AGM) meeting organized by Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) with support[Read More…]
CES proposes mega ICT, media projects
By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State [CES] Ministry of Information and Communication has proposed establishment of mega Information and Communication Technology [ICT], and media projects. Acting Minister of Information and Communication, Gerald Francis presented the four-project memo during Thursday’s ordinary Council of Ministers meeting chaired by the state governor. The[Read More…]
WFP appeals for cash support
By Bosco Bush United Nations World Food Program [WFP] appeals to donors to provide early funding, frontload assistance worth $404 million for next year’s operations, following rising hunger in South Sudan. This appeal follows the release of the WFP-FAO Hunger Hotspots report which warns that South Sudan is a country[Read More…]
Revenge attack claims four lives in Nyirol County
By Deng Ghai Deng At least four people have been killed and three others injured in fatal revenge clashes between the Cie-Pual and Cie-Khertut sections of Cie-Dumin, in Lankien, the headquarters of Nyirol County. Jonglei State Minister of Information, Nyamar Lony Thichot Ngundeng, reported that the violence stemmed from a[Read More…]
Bright Stars face Harambee Stars tomorrow in Kampala
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Bright Stars arrived Ugandan Capital, Kampala, for a second leg of 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifiers after 2:0 triumph over Kenyan Harambee Stars at Juba Stadium. Two second-half goals from Malish Ezbon Wajo and Yahanna Paulino Juma in the 50th and 67th minute[Read More…]
EAC deploys experts to combat MPox outbreak
By No. 1 Citizen For the first time, the East African Community (EAC) is operationalizing its Rapidly Deployable Expert (RDE) Pool in response to an international public health emergency due to the spreading Mpox virus disease outbreak. EAC Partner States such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and[Read More…]
Solar-powered water pump alleviates Wulu County’s crisis
By William Madouk As an old saying, that “Water is life”, meaning, without water, there will be no life in the face of the universe, but for Wulu County, the daily struggle has come to an end. In the past, Women and girls in Wulu county bore the brunt of[Read More…]
Dr. John Garang School-Jonglei, faces closure
By Yiep Joseph Dr. John Garang Secondary School in Pakuor, Twic East County, Jonglei State, faces overwhelming challenges that the government and well-wishers need to leverage the institution. Headteacher, James Majur, told No. 1 Citizen Newspaper in an interview that challenges continue to strain the school and could lead to[Read More…]
Stakeholders seek sustainable solutions as oil production resumes
By Yiep Joseph As South Sudan and Sudan governments declared resumption of crude oil flow, sustainability of the development remains in question as conflict continues in Sudan. Hoping to ensure that oil production kicks with sustainability measures in place, stakeholders gathered in Juba to lay strategies. The three-day event that[Read More…]
Can this humanity be found?
By Nyariay Kic What is humanity? The Oxford Translation reads humanity as, “the quality of being humane.” What is even being humane? Back to the dictionary again, “pertaining to or concerned with the humanities.” First, the word was humanity, now humane and then humanities and so forth goes the[Read More…]
USAP secretary declines to lead amid internal divisions
By William Madouk Acting Secretary General of United Sudan African Party (USAP), has declined to oversee activities until a permanent chairperson is elected. Joseph Ojukwu’s decision follows a recent ousting of the interim chairperson, Mr. Joseph Malek, by a faction of party members. On Wednesday, a group of USAP[Read More…]
Screen to solution: Youth inspired to resolve conflicts without violence
By Staff Writer Engulfed by scars of local conflicts in the past, a powerful film showcasing peaceful coexistence, reconciliation, and healing is transforming mindsets and sparking hope in Mangateen IDPs camp, Luri Payam of Central Equatoria State. The film, screened by Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) in collaboration with[Read More…]
Lakes State approves SSP 21.9 billion budget
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Council of Ministers has approved 21.9 billion South Sudan Pounds (SSP), 2024-2025 Fiscal Year (FY) budget. The state Finance and Planning Minister Majok Anhiem Dhal had presented the budget for its first reading in Cabinet meeting chaired by Governor Rin Tueny, on Wednesday.[Read More…]
Paediatric unit inaugurated in Bentiu State Hospital
By Deng Ghai Deng Bentiu State Hospital (BSH) in Unity State, on Thursday inaugurated a newly rehabilitated 48-bed pediatric unit. National and state Ministry of Health renovated the unit with support from medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders. The Paediatric unit will provide both outpatient and inpatient services,[Read More…]
Minister Makuei, Jonglei governor discuss home-state affairs
By Bosco Bush National Minister of Information, Michael Makuei met with Jonglei State governor and discussed “critical” challenges affecting the people in the state. On Wednesday, Governor Biel discussed several issues arising from floods, telecommunication networks, insecurity and prison facilities, calling for urgent intervention from the national government. The[Read More…]
Court adjourns over UAP lawyer’s absence
By William Madouk Juba High Court, on Thursday adjourned hearing of a case between UAP Insurance Company and axed national staff, after a defense lawyer, Gabriel Anyar, failed to appear. Plaintiff’s lawyer, Marko Reech Chan, stated that the session was pushed to Friday, November 8 because defence lawyer, Gabriel[Read More…]