By Philip Buda Ladu National Council of Ministers has deferred discussions on a proposed joint dam construction project between Uganda and South Sudan, which was presented by the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation. Pal Mai Deng, the minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, presented the project named Nyimur/Limur[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Six abducted in Pigi County
Kei Emmanuel Duku Five children and their mother have been abducted in Pigi County, Jonglei State allegedly by armed militia from Pibor Administrative Area. The victims, aged between 8 and 15, were taken captive at the beginning of the month and held in a makeshift shelter in a swampy[Read More…]
Gov’t to construct Resilient Data Center
By Philip Buda Ladu National Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services has announced that it will soon commence construction of the country’s first-ever Resilient Data Center for hosting electronic data for both public and private sector institutions and businesses. Undersecretary Dr. Lado Wani Kenyi made the statement[Read More…]
Man rapes 10 years old girl in Cueibet
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested a suspect linked to the rape of a 10-year-old girl in Cueibet County. The arrest comes as part of ongoing investigations into the incident, which occurred on September 28 at a place known as Thiang-tok. The details of the[Read More…]
Business Union, Chinese Investment Group ink real estate deal
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) has inked a real estate investment deal with China’s Zhong Ni Industrial Group, Hong Kong. This partnership aims to boost sustainable economic growth through joint investment in real estate development in the country. The agreement, signed on Thursday 3, October[Read More…]
Lactating mother dies in Rumbek East road ambush
By Yang Ater Yang A 30-year-old breastfeeding mother has died after a passenger vehicle was attacked by unidentified assailants while travelling from Warrap State to Juba, according to police reports. The woman left behind a 9-month-old child. Lakes State Police spokesman Major Elijah Mabor Makuac detailed that the attack[Read More…]
Two dead, three injured in boat clash
By Yang Ater At least two people have been killed and three others injured in a boat collision along the River Nile in Yirol County of Lakes State, police reported. The accident occurred at a junction near Pan-jai, in the border area between Jonglei and Lakes State. Colonel Joseph[Read More…]
Traders urges gov’t to revise power tariffs
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) has called on the government to review and reduce power tariffs in order to enhance investment. Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO), a Private Public Partnership company incorporating EZRA Construction and Development Group and the South Sudan Electricity Corporation is currently the only[Read More…]
President Kiir urges new NSS chief to strengthen security
By Deng Ghai Deng President Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged the newly appointed Director General of the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of National Security Service (NSS), Gen Akec Tong Aleu, to improve the nation’s security framework. During a swearing-in ceremony at State House in Juba on Thursday, Kiir urged[Read More…]
INDISPENSABLE: Elections, a must in 2026-OPP
By Yiep Joseph and William Maduok Leader of Other Political Parties (OPP) Kornelio Kon Ngu has asserted that the upcoming elections in 2026 are non-negotiable, despite the prevailing economic challenges. Kon who is also the Deputy Speaker for Welfare, stated in a press briefing on Friday that while his[Read More…]
President Kiir promotes Internal Spy Chief to general
By No.1 Citizen President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Commander-in-chief of defence forces has promoted the newly appointed Director General of Internal Security Bureau of National Security Services, Lieutenant General, Akech Tong Aleu to the rank of a General. Gen. Aleu’s promotion, announced over state Broadcaster, South Sudan Broadcasting[Read More…]
Is it impossible to return to our traditional way of life?
Our socio-economic status would remain poor either forever or for a number of years. Those days, people used to camp along water bodies to spend summer period. The camping could begin in the months of October, November and December so that by February, every camper had settled. The camps used[Read More…]
Traders seek gov’t support as inflation bites
By Yiep Joseph Traders in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State have called on the government to provide immediate support to rescue local businesses from collapsing under the weight of rising inflation. Currently, the exchange rate stands at USD 1 to SSP 4,500, but the instability of this rate is causing[Read More…]
US donates additional $32 million for refugees
By No. 1 Citizen The United States of America has announced additional funding of $32 million specifically for refugee response efforts in South Sudan. US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, announced on September 25 as part of an increase in humanitarian assistance funding aimed at addressing the[Read More…]
Cabinet endorses “State of Emergency” on floods
By Philip Buda Ladu Cabinet on Thursday endorsed a memo requesting President Salva Kiir to declare a “State of Emergency” in flood-affected states. This came in an Extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday where the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs presented a memo on the impact of the floods[Read More…]
Gen. Akol Koor Kuc’s new assignment sparks mixed reactions
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir on Wednesday relieved Director General of the Internal Security Bureau of the National Security Service (NSS) Gen. Akol Koor Kuc and appointed him as governor of his home state, Warrap. In a decree broadcast on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), Akol[Read More…]
Yesterday, I was torn apart by a story I watched
While sipping coffee next to a boda-boda station, I encountered a fascinating story to tell. Having arranged their motorbikes in a row and sat on them, a passenger came and signaled a boda-boda rider for transport. Guess what the riders did! They gave a chance to a rider whose children[Read More…]
Girls and young women must prioritize education and resist early marriages to strengthen our communities. Across the globe, educated women are empowered and play crucial roles in society. Unfortunately, in South Sudan, many families still view girls as commodities to be traded for financial gain, often due to a lack[Read More…]
EES authorities urge NGOs to avoid project duplication
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State authorities have called on developmental partners to ensure inclusive service delivery across all areas of the state while avoiding duplication of efforts in the same areas. This call was made during a one-day partner coordination forum held in Torit over the weekend. Deputy Governor,[Read More…]
MP calls for establishment of National Population Council
By Philip Buda Ladu A member of National Parliament has called for legislation to establish a National Population Council, a body he believes should work alongside the National Bureau of Statistics. Hon. Majur Babur, who is the chairperson of the South Sudan Parliamentary Network on Population and Development at the[Read More…]