By Ustaz Mark Bang Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty, brothers, is a mouthful that’s hard to swallow, A bite that sticks in your throat and leaves you in sorrow, When you watch the pale faces and rheumy eyes Observing you like ghosts and holding out thin hands; Behind you, they lie,[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
About the SPLM’s forgotten manifesto: ‘It is not too late to correct the mistake.’
By Ruon Puk Ruei For a decade, the people of South Sudan, with their all different organizations, from Anyanya groups to the SPLA/M, had gone through a long revolutionary struggle against the oppressed Khartoum regime. In that long struggle, all Sudanese rallied behind the SPLA/M because it gave a[Read More…]
Lainya commissioner orders review of financial records, assets
By Bosco Bush The newly appointed Commissioner of Lainya County, Robert John Morris, has established a committee to investigate and review the financial and asset records of the county. In a local Order No. 01/2024 issued on August 30, Morris formed a five-member committee, chaired by Mr. Alex Lemi[Read More…]
Wall collapses, killing woman in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 60-year-old woman lost her life after a wall collapsed on her over the weekend in Maper-Akot-Aru, Aweil Town. Despite efforts to rush her to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. The victim, identified as Akuc Dut Achuil, was visiting from Udhum village in[Read More…]
Rights group threatens suit over salary delays
By Bosco Bush Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), a human rights body has threatened to sue the government of South Sudan over the cumulative outstanding salary arrears of civil servants. For nearly 10 months, civil servants and members of the organized forces have worked unpaid, sparking public outcry[Read More…]
Cybercrimes and Computer Misuse Bill tabled in Parliament
By Philip Buda Ladu Cybercrimes and Computer Misuse Bill, 2024, has been tabled to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) in its first reading stage for deliberation and enactment by lawmakers. Deputy Minister of Justice, Joseph Malek, presented the bill to the August House during Monday’s assembly sitting No.[Read More…]
Invest in social infrastructure to de-escalate border conflict-Analyst
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An independent policy analyst is urging the governments of South Sudan and Uganda to invest in social infrastructure, such as roads, markets, one-stop border posts, and bridges, to reduce the ongoing border conflict that has claimed lives. The call comes following renewed incursions of Ugandan[Read More…]
BETRAYAL: MP faults ‘cartels’ in presidential security for complicity in UPDF invasion
By Deng Ghai Deng A member of parliament has accused a faction of security officials within President Salva Kiir’s office of compromising national security by allowing foreign military forces to operate unchecked within South Sudan. During a tense parliamentary session on Monday, Bol Joseph Agau, who represents Lakes State[Read More…]
Hon. Awut Deng Achuil has the Potential to reform the Economy
By Angelo Akech Dengdit Margaret Thatcher noted, “In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman.” This underscores the effectiveness of women in action-oriented roles compared to their male counterparts. President, H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, is working day and night[Read More…]
My humble reminder to heroes, heroines and all the liberators
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot I extend my warmest greetings to the liberators across our nation. It brings me immense joy to express my heartfelt admiration for your monumental achievements for our country. Your unwavering efforts are appreciated now and forever. I wish to remind you of two vital[Read More…]
What if tribalism is promoted to the last rank and retired?
Looking at communal conflicts and wars in South Sudan, one would find that tribalism plays a key role in their causation. As an end is being put to wars through the Revitalised Peace Agreement, what does the agreement say about tribalism? If the agreement goes silent about tribalism, it would[Read More…]
The Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU) has signed several Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and agreements with less transcended to certainty. Despite the past lapses, the adoption of MoU signed with China, on agriculture and food security, by the National Council of Ministers must not be another smokescreen. The sleeping[Read More…]
Cabinet adopts South Sudan-China MoU on Agriculture
By Philip Buda Ladu The national Council of Ministers has adopted a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between South Sudan and the People’s Republic of China to foster cooperation in the field of agriculture and food security in the country. Deputy National Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Lily[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner to rehabilite bridges
By James Innocent Yei River County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme has pledged to rehabilitate broken bridges across the town. This commitment follows a series of inspections revealing significant damage to several bridges caused by heavy rainfall. During his visit, Commissioner Emmanuel expressed gratitude to the community members for joining[Read More…]
Commissioner calls for flood preparedness in Rumbek East
By Yang Ater Yang Rumbek East County Commissioner, Mangar Machuol, has convened a meeting with local chiefs, administrators, and cattle keepers to prepare for an impending flood that threatens to displace residents. During the meeting, Commissioner Machuol emphasized the urgency of proactive measures to protect farms and facilitate the relocation[Read More…]
Urgent call for legislation on Missing Persons
By William Madouk There is growing pressure on the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to expedite the Missing Persons Bill. The bill aims to safeguard the rights of missing persons and their families, it also ensures that they receive the essential support needed throughout the search process. Hellen[Read More…]
Floods displace hundreds in Northern Bahr El Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou The situation in Northern Bahr El Ghazal is growing increasingly dire as flooding displaces hundreds of residents, particularly in areas like Mayen-ulem and Wathok Road, where heavy rainfall has caused significant damage. Local residents have recounted harrowing experiences resulting from the floods. In some cases,[Read More…]
Fox terrorizes Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Apada village in Nyalath Payam, Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, were alarmed last week by a wild fox that began preying on local livestock and eventually turned its aggression toward people. Kur Mabior, whose child was bitten by the fox,[Read More…]
Religious leaders call for relocation of army, rotation of commanders
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Central Equatorial State (CES) religious leaders gathered for a two-day consultative meeting from Friday, the 27th, to Saturday, the 28th, to address pressing challenges faced by local communities. The meeting culminated in a series of resolutions aimed at improving the situation for the state’s citizens. These[Read More…]
Minister Awut honored for championing education
By William Madouk Minister of General Education and Instruction Awut Deng Acuil, has been awarded the prestigious Annual Predecessors Award (PAPA) 2024 for her outstanding contributions to education in the country. Minister Awut is widely recognized for her relentless efforts to enhance the education system, particularly in combating examination[Read More…]