By Chol Peter Majoh In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Museveni, a few months ago stated: “… when we were fighting for Ugandan freedom in Teso, Lango, Bundibugyo, Garamba, Mogadishu, Juba, and Bor, those ‘fake lovers’ of Uganda were nowhere to be[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Nation Talks
As South Sudan’s oil production resumes following the temporary halt due to Sudan’s security challenges, there is a renewed urgency for transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s oil profits. The government’s recent delegation to Port Sudan to confirm the resumption of crude oil flow underscores the need[Read More…]
Women demand increased protection, participation in peace processes
By Philip Buda Ladu Activists call for stronger protection of women and girls and increased female representation in governance and peace processes. The call by women leaders from civil society organizations and government, across South Sudan, came during gathering for the 2024 Annual National Women Leaders Conference on Women,[Read More…]
Former commissioner in cleanup campaign, advocates for exemplary life
By Yiep Joseph Former Commissioner of Yei River County, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa, joined residents in a community clean-up campaign around Yei Civil Hospital. The cleaning of the hospital, which took place over the weekend, was meant to improve the cleanliness and overall health of the hospital premises. Kanyikwa, who[Read More…]
UN urge greater women’s involvement in peacebuilding efforts
By Bosco Bush The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and UN Women have renewed calls for increased women’s participation in peacebuilding processes. The two institutions stated that it is important that women are involved at all levels of government, from local communities to national decision-making bodies. This[Read More…]
Peace Monitors urge immediate action on rising violence
By Deng Ghai Deng Ceasefire Monitoring Body has condemned recent violent clashes in Nasir County, Upper Nile State, and the tragic killing of civilians in Wonduruba Payam, Central Equatoria State. Chairperson of the Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), Maj Gen. Yitayal Gelaw Bitew, voiced[Read More…]
Five arrested in Juba over counterfeit dollars
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Police in Juba on Saturday, October 19, 2024, arrested five people with $1,500 counterfeit U.S. dollar notes. The suspects were apprehended at various locations, with the primary suspect captured in the Suk Sita residential area. According to a weekly security report from Col. John Kassara[Read More…]
Central Bank upgrades software to improve supervision, transparency
By Yiep Joseph Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has started a software upgrade aimed at improving supervisory capabilities and promoting greater transparency within the financial sector. The process is being done by a team of experts from the Bank of Mozambique, upgrading the Bank Supervision Software to Version 5[Read More…]
Ruweng residents urge President Kiir to relax frequent decrees
By Yiep Joseph Residents of the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) have appealed to President Salva Kiir to reconsider the frequent replacement of Chief Administrators. They argue that such frequent changes hinder development efforts and encourage leaders to prioritize personal wealth over community progress due to job insecurity. The community[Read More…]
Youth are practicing a deformed democracy
Ater Kot Ater, an author of a poetry book entitled “Eager Thoughts”, once referred, in a Facebook post, to such type of democracy as a guided democracy where youth are told what to do and who to vote for. What kind of democracy is that? If youth are told to[Read More…]
South Sudan Should Empower Local Companies in the Upstream Petroleum Sector
By Jacob Majok Anthony As South Sudan continues to evolve in its post-conflict development journey, its vast natural resources offer a significant opportunity to accelerate sustainable development through economic activity and resource exploitation, which ultimately will contribute to stability and peace efforts. According to a 2022 World Bank report,[Read More…]
Why CES politicians should stop seeking positions of power at the expense of innocent communities
By Khamis J. Kwaje Lubang Communities in Central Equatoria State, including other regions on several occasions have often fallen victim or made to bear the consequences of individual politicians who resorted to using the communities negatively to climb up into positions of power to achieve their selfish gain. This[Read More…]
Editorial
Many countries blessed with nature’s riches like minerals and oil, have often degenerated into disaster due to improper management of the resources. Abject poverty, underdevelopment, persistent surge of mysterious diseases and sprouting warlords, meaningless conflicts aimed at pillaging national resources at misery of citizens are the order of the day[Read More…]
Nation Talks
This is a tough time for the citizens who need peace, as the election has been extended for an additional two years. Citizens should be protected from all kinds of atrocities. The constant fear of being targeted and killed is not a good reality. Those in the military who target[Read More…]
Jadalla calls for peace, unity among forces in Morobo
By staff writer Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani addressed soldiers at the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA-IO) cantonment site and residents in Panyume, Morobo County, urging them to prioritize unity and peaceful coexistence. During his recent county tour, Governor Jadalla visited Panyume to emphasize the[Read More…]
South Sudan embraces refugees, IDPs integration policy
By Deng Ghai Deng The government has announced adoption of an integration policy aimed at supporting refugees, returnees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs). This strategic decision was stated on Monday by Angelina Teny, the Minister of Interior, during a press briefing at Juba International Airport upon her return from[Read More…]
Bureau of Standards nominates companies for 2024 quality awards
By Bosco Bush South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has nominated six outstanding companies and businesses as finalists for the esteemed 2024 National Quality Awards. National Quality Awards Competition Committee, conducted the selection in collaboration with South Sudan Chamber of Commerce. The annual awards program aims at recognizing[Read More…]
Two arrested for smuggling Pangolin
Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National Wildlife Service (SSWS) has apprehended two individuals suspected of attempting to smuggle pangolins out of the country. According to Lt. Gen. Aggrey Lasu Wani, the Assistant Director General for Law Enforcement at the National Wildlife Service, one suspect was arrested at Juba International[Read More…]
SPLM denies links with ADA Enterprise on ‘Beauty Pageant’
By Deng Ghai Deng National Secretariat of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has issued a statement refuting claims circulating on social media regarding a partnership with ADA Enterprise Co. Ltd. to host “SPLM Beauty Pageant” scheduled for February 14, 2025. SPLM emphasizes that such claims are unfounded and lack legal[Read More…]
Gov’t destroys seized wildlife products
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism has destroyed approximately five to six tons of wildlife products seized in the past six months. The items, including antelope meat, crocodile skin, 18 tiger skins, and warthog, were burned on Monday in Juba. Colonel John Chol Adui, Operations[Read More…]