By Deng Ghai Deng The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has expressed grave concern over a sharp increase in abductions allegedly carried out by the National Salvation Front (NAS) and other armed groups in the greater Yei region of Central Equatoria state. The affected areas include Yei[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
BUDGET Cabinet approves SSP 4.2 trillion
By Philip Buda Ladu Council of Ministers, in its regular meeting on Friday passed 4.2 trillion South Sudanese pounds (SSP) revised fiscal budget for 2024-2025 financial year. The budget now awaits tabling to the national parliament. On July 5, 2024, the cabinet, rejected the 2.4 trillion fiscal year budget[Read More…]
Kiir axes BoSS deputy governor, state officials
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday evening made changes in Central Bank and several state governments. The deputy governor for administration and Finance, also a member of board of Directors in Bank of South Sudan, Nyiel Gordon Kuol was removed, replacing her with Kang Samuel Poko. In a related scenario,[Read More…]
Great leaders stay clear of falsehood and false accusations (Pro 17:15 BSB)
By Very Rev. Nathaniel Garang Aduotdiit Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD. Our God is the God of the truth, and there is no unrighteousness in Him! In portions of his epilogue, Moses spoke to the children of Israel in, (Deuteronomy 32:3)[Read More…]
All we wanted is a name; the win is a just bonus
Throughout all these games, I have learned that our people are willing to come together again. And Luol Deng has not only done that but he has made it possible for the whole world to know the good part of the story of a country that has been known, in[Read More…]
Picturing our laws as a spider web
By Ustaz Mark Bang For years, I have been following how laws of our nation work, and I have found out many people have never known this. Look! A child carrying a weapon threatens their parents and never knows that his dad once cleansed his buttocks, his nose, dressing[Read More…]
You cannot attain your genetic height if you are growing under a rock
Even if you are a biological son of the late Manute Bol, expected to override Manute himself or attain the same height, you can never make it if your guardian is a rock. You will either grow up with a big hump like a camel or you be creeping on[Read More…]
Campaign against Malaria starts in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Health authorities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, in collaboration with international organizations, have launched a malaria treatment campaign targeting children between the ages of 6 months and 15 years. The initiative, spearheaded by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), or Doctors Without Borders, aims to provide[Read More…]
Funding crisis hampers Hepatitis fight
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s fight against Hepatitis is being undermined by a severe shortage of funds and healthcare professionals, according to officials at Juba Teaching Hospital. Speaking during World Hepatitis Day commemorations, Dr. Bino Andra, a Hepatologist, highlighted the dire situation: “Lack of clinical data in the[Read More…]
Telecom companies increase tariffs
By Deng Ghai Deng MTN, Zain, and Digitel South Sudan have announced a second phase of tariff adjustments, effective August 1, 2024, in alignment with the latest exchange rate regulations set by the Bank of South Sudan and the National Communications Authority (NCA). The three telecommunications giants revealed that[Read More…]
National Election Commission in dilemma-Analyst
By Bosco Bush As the December 2024 elections approach, a political analyst has raised concerns about the preparedness of the National Election Commission (NEC). James Boboya, a policy analyst and senior Technical Advisor for IREX,, says the NEC appears to be lagging behind schedule and “confused” on the way[Read More…]
UNICEF pushes for increased maternity leave days
By Philip Buda Ladu As South Sudan joins the globe to commemorate this year’s World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), marked in the first week of August annually, the Children’s Agency (UNICEF) is advocating for the increase of paid maternity leave to 18 weeks to match international standards. On Thursday, August[Read More…]
Bright Stars Basketball fans optimistic despite defeat to USA
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudanese basketball fans’ hope remains unshaken despite the national men’s basketball team losing their Olympic Group C’s second game by 103 to 86 points against the United States team on Wednesday night. As the Bright Stars, battled the United States of America (USA) team[Read More…]
Man kills cousin over land
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Kuajok, Warrap state, have arrested a suspect accused of stabbing his cousin to death over a dispute about agricultural land. According to Lt. Colonel Andrew Kuot, the head of the crimes section in Kuajok, the incident occurred when the two men got into[Read More…]
Council of States approves $2 million for Speaker, staff uniforms
By William Madouk Council of States has approved a budget for the procurement of gowns for the Speaker, Clerk, Legal Advisor, and other legislative staff. The budget proposal was presented by Isaac Sumu, a member of the ad hoc committee responsible for the Black Rod, a senior ceremonial position[Read More…]
Justice Minister, UN discuss stalled judicial reforms
By Deng Ghai Deng Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ruben Madol Arol, and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Guang Cong convened to address ongoing challenges in implementing the Revitalized Peace Agreement and to discuss urgent human rights issues in the country. Following their meeting, Cong addressed[Read More…]
Jadalla receives investigation reports on former administration
By Deng Ghai Deng Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani on Wednesday received comprehensive reports from three committees charged with evaluating key governance areas in the state. Governor Jadalla praised the committees for their diligent work and pledged to “take action” on the issues identified in[Read More…]
SPOTLIGHT: Governor Lobong on radar over gold mining, encroachment
By William Madouk Eastern Equatoria State governor, Louis Lobong Lojore may need to testify before the Council of States regarding a reported encroachment and unauthorized gold mining in his state. A legislator representing Kapoeta East in the Council of States, Micheal Losike raised concerns about a mining company that[Read More…]
I wish what goes around truly comes around
In the olden days, what used to go around always came around. But today, what goes around does not come around. If, indeed, what goes around comes around, then it is high time for it to come around. It should come around with a bulldozer’s force to crush the people[Read More…]
None of us is born a leader
By Ustaz Mark Bang People will pay attention to what you say, just because of your position. A leader’s job is to pay attention to what other people say, especially those who think their views don’t count. Show you’re listening by acting on what people tell you, and gain[Read More…]