By William Madouk A lawmaker in the national parliament withdrew a motion regarding the issue of a printing machine used for making fake U.S. dollars and South Sudanese pounds that was confiscated by national security in Western Equatoria State. According to the House agenda, MP Wek Mamer Kuol was[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Slow NUF deployment raises concerns ahead of elections
By Bosco Bush The fate of using Necessary Unified Forces for the anticipated general elections is narrow since deployment is at a slow pace, Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) said. In its 43rd Board Meeting held in Juba on July 2, 2024, CTSAMVM noted that[Read More…]
University staff strike over payment
By Philip Buda Ladu and Yang Ater Yang Lecturers and non-academic staff at the University of Rumbek for Science and Technology have begun a sit-down strike demanding payment of eight months’ salary arrears, air tickets, and medical allowance. The protestors promised never to resume work unless their arrears were[Read More…]
All eyes on Kiir to resolve budget impasse
By William Madouk As the country enters its third day without a formal budget for the fiscal year 2024/2025, attention has turned to President Salva Kiir as lawmakers in the national parliament and the Minister of Finance seek a resolution to the budgetary impasse. The delay in finalizing the[Read More…]
Fish exports lack proper certification-NBS
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) admits that most fish exported to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) via Uganda lack proper certification, leading to trade disputes. SSNBS Director of Export Certification, Mrs. Neima Samson Gomma, highlighted widespread non-compliance with export standards during the[Read More…]
Presidency to determine fate of elections
By Philip Buda Ladu The ball is now in the courts of the Presidency and other signatories to the R-ARCSS, to issue a final decision on whether the general elections scheduled for December 2024 will be held as planned. This is after the High-Level Committee, tasked with reviewing the[Read More…]
You need to dive into developing yourself
By Ustaz Mark Bang Personal development can be understood as a growth process aimed at building a better version of yourself. Identifying your life goals and taking action to achieve them. There is always something about ourselves we can improve on. The human potential is limitless, so it’s impossible[Read More…]
If your entire struggle is to avoid suffering, you need to think twice!
By Chol Peter Majoh Aside ending suffering or completely avoiding it, life itself is an endless struggle. It’s a 24/7/365 circle struggle from one’s birth to death and there’s no rest in it. In it (life), there is a lot to bear and that’s what we term as suffering.[Read More…]
Water and health
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon Water is as good as it is dangerous. There is no life without water. Besides, it is bad news that there can be water without life. Unsafe water and poor sanitation services do not support life. And lamentably, most deaths in our society have their[Read More…]
Madol tables 4 Bills before parliament
By William Madouk Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Justice Ruben Madol has tabled before the national parliament Four critical convention bills for further scrutiny by the lawmakers. Among the treaties are; the Anti-money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Act, 2012 amendment bill, 2024, the United Nations Convention Against Transnational[Read More…]
Seven killed, homes burned in Warrap State attack
By Rehan Ajuet Moun Authorities in Warrap State have accused armed youths from the neighboring Abyei Administrative Area, known as the “Titbaai”, of carrying out deadly attack on Malual Aleu village last week. This comes following the killing of at least seven people and several homes burned to ashes[Read More…]
Police detains two over love affair dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr Ghazal state, have detained two men for allegedly burning down the homes of their sister’s suitor. According to Pinyding Makuach Kuol, the officer in charge at Wanyjok police station, the incident occurred after a man known only as[Read More…]
Lakes State suffers water scarcity
By Yang Ater Yang Inadequate water points affect the population of Lakes State compelling women to travel long distances, taking many hours of their daily routine. Acinkoc Henry, a representative of Cipuou-mat Development Association, raised the plight of women, in Lakes State. “There are parts of Lakes State where[Read More…]
World Bank appoints new Country Manager for South Sudan
By Bosco Bush World Bank Group (WBG) has announced the appointment of Mr. Charles Undeland as the new Country Manager for South Sudan, effective July 1, 2024. In a statement, the global financial institution said Undeland’s appointment will unify the country-level leadership across the World Bank Group to partner[Read More…]
Minister calls for urgent flood response plan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Pal Mai Deng, is urging the government and its partners to immediately activate the National Flood Preparedness and Response Plan for June to December 2024. This proactive call comes in response to rising water levels in the Nile River[Read More…]
Elections road unclear–Lukudu
By Bosco Bush Leader of the United South Sudan Party (USSP) has expressed frustration over the sluggish preparations for the upcoming general elections in December 2024. Hon. Paulino Lukudu, who also doubles as a Member of Parliament in the Council of States, stated that there is no much preparedness[Read More…]
Minister to challenge ‘controversial’ parties’ registration fees
By William Madouk Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Justice Ruben Madol is expected to write a response letter to the Political Parties Council (PPC) concerning the disputed $75000 in parties’ registration fees. This development follows a query from Bol Joseph Agau, the MP representing Nyirol West County, about[Read More…]
It’s a shocker that the Ministry of Finance and Planning halts all government spendings including payment of salaries, due to lack of budget as the previous Fiscal year comes to an end. What happened to the finances of 2023/2024 Fiscal year budget where about 7-8 months’ salaries have remained unpaid,[Read More…]
NO BUDGET: No salaries as gov’t freezes spendings
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance and Planning has halted all government spendings as the country now operates without an active budget. The freeze on government expenditure comes after the previous fiscal year 2023/2024 budget expired on June 30th. The fiscal year 2024/2025 Budget is yet[Read More…]
Happy birth day, Dr. John Garang De Mabior
Happy belated posthumous birthday to you, Dr. John Garang de Mabior. Born on June 23rd 1943, if Dr. John Garang de Mabior lived to-date, he would be 81 years and 8 days old today. The founding father of the Republic of South Sudan, I wish I were an expert in[Read More…]