By No. 1 Citizen Executive Chief of Mangala Payam in Juba County, Central Equatoria State, has attributed the rising insecurity in the area to the presence of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) mainly from Jonglei State. Speaking during a security meeting chaired by Central Equatoria State Security Advisor at Mangala[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
No diplomatic passports as production resumes
By Yiep Joseph Government is set to resume the issuance of passports and nationality certificates after a month-long disruption caused by a breakdown of production machines. In August, authorities halted the issuance of the documents due system breakdown. During a press briefing on Friday, Maj. Gen. Simon Majur Pabek,[Read More…]
ENDORSED: Parliament cements transition extension
By William Maduok Revitalized National Legislative Assembly has approved the Transitional Constitution of South Sudan, 2011 Amendment Bill No. 12, 2024, incorporating the extension of the unity government’s term by two years. The August House, during an extraordinary sitting, moved swiftly yesterday to pass the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2024.[Read More…]
National Assembly adjourns sitting for hours over handout Shortage
By William Madouk An extraordinary Parliamentary session, on Friday morning, failed taking off till afternoon, due to shortage of handout copies for all members of the National Transition Assembly. Addressing MPs, the first deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Oyet said “This is a very important sitting for all the[Read More…]
Freedom is not really free (Part Two)
By USTAZ MARK BANG This struggle may be a moral one, or it may be a physical one, and it may be both moral and physical, but it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did, and it never will. Find out just what[Read More…]
On that day, some Peters will deny Jesus Christ
Do you know a man called Jesus Christ? Soldiers asked Peter, a prominent disciple of Jesus Christ who walked on water at the invitation of Jesus. “I do not know him completely”, Peter replied. For the third time, he denied Jesus Christ, but he shortly recalled what Jesus had told[Read More…]
Jonglei governor bans alcohol consumption amidst rise in substance abuse
By Manas James Okony Governor of Jonglei State, Mahjoub Biel Turuk, has enacted a ban on the production, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and harmful drugs throughout the state. The order comes in response to a troubling trend of overindulgence among young people, resulting in frequent brawls and[Read More…]
Self-exiled activist free to return-Jonglei governor
By Manas James Okony Jonglei State Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk has invited self-exiled activist Bol Deng Bol to return to his hometown of Bor, a notable development for civil society in the country. Bol fled Bor after facing an attempted arbitrary arrest by security operatives in June, following his[Read More…]
Activists demand civic space as R-TGoNU extends mandate
By Yiep Joseph Civil society activists are calling on the government to prioritize the creation of political and civic space as the government tenure is extended for another two years. Speaking during an extraordinary session of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) on Wednesday, Taban Christopher, a[Read More…]
Trade Ministry lays strategies to stabilize prices
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Minister of Trade and Industry, Joseph Moum Majak, reassured the public that the government is actively monitoring the prices of basic commodities to combat inflation and protect consumers. In recent months, the prices of goods have skyrocketed due to a rise in the foreign exchange[Read More…]
Traders justify standing high commodity prices
By William Madouk Traders attribute the skyrocketing prices of commodities to several key factors, including fluctuations in the exchange rate, increased taxation, and excessive fines imposed by the Juba City Council authorities. Mr. Elias Mugagga, Chair of the Ugandan community in South Sudan, stated that exchange rates and multiple[Read More…]
Land grabbers resist demolition in Juba
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A tense situation unfolded in Juba City on Thursday morning as land grabbers clashed with security forces deployed by Juba County Authorities to oversee a demolition exercise in Molobur village. The exchange of gunfire, which lasted for over twenty minutes, was started by armed individuals,[Read More…]
ACCOUNTABILITY: Stakeholders demand audit of R-TGoNU spendings on Peace
By Yiep Joseph Stakeholders in the peace agreement are calling on the Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) to provide a comprehensive audit of the funds allocated over the past two years. This demand follows the government’s proposal for a budget of over $600 million to support the implementation[Read More…]
Malaria cases surge in Tonj East County
By Hou Akot Hou Health authorities in Tonj East County, Warrap State, are appealing for urgent medical assistance as malaria cases surge, resulting in several fatalities. County Health Director Mr. Francis Maluk reported that approximately five people have died due to malaria-related complications. Maluk highlighted that the worsening health[Read More…]
Hunger hits Yei Orphanage Centre
By James Innocent Executive Director of Kikiji National Orphanage in Yei Dominic Living Wawa, is appealing for urgent support to the orphans as the economic challenges continue to deepen. The orphanage, which provides shelter, education, and care for orphans, is struggling to meet even their most basic needs. With rising[Read More…]
Morobo gears up for peace concert
By James Innocent Morobo County, in Central Equatoria State, has long been affected by the conflicts of 2016, which forced thousands to flee to neighbouring countries like Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Many lost not only their homes but also their livelihoods during the conflict. In[Read More…]
South Africa welcomes extension of transitional gov’t
By N0.1 Citizen South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed support for the revitalized government’s decision to extend the transitional period by an additional two years. Last week, the presidency extended the transitional period by two years, This extension means that the national elections, originally scheduled for December 22,[Read More…]
Yei Hospital needs support-Commissioner
By Bosco Bush Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme is appealing to the state government for urgent support for Yei Civil Hospital, highlighting several challenges that are currently hindering the operations of the health facility. On Monday, Commissioner Seme met with the governor of Central Equatoria State to[Read More…]
Youth delegates depart for UN General Assembly
By Bosco Bush For the first time in history, South Sudan is sending two youth delegates to participate in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The UN assembly is set to take place from September 24 to September 30, 2024. Delegates Elpidio Ladu and Priscila Ayuen will present[Read More…]
Freedom is not really free (Part One)
By USTAZ MARK BANG Freedom from what? Our selves or one another? Some would say that to be free costs, and so what is the price of freedom? To be truly free, we must not be who we are or who we have created to coexist with where we[Read More…]