By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper   Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan, Linken Nymann Berryman, has issued a strong call for the Transitional Government of South Sudan to take immediate steps to prepare for free and fair elections. In remarks delivered at a ceremony celebrating Norway’s National Constitution Day, Ambassador[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   In a bid to curb land disputes and conflict, Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agencies in Lakes State, Chol Kuotwel Manhom, has banned the sale of land in rural villages across all eight counties. During a briefing with local chiefs and administrators, Minister[Read More…]

By James Innocent   A 36-year-old man in Yei River County has committed suicide allegedly due to stress, Police authority confirmed. The incident that happened in Atende residential area of Gimunu Boma has left the community puzzled, as they struggle to understand the reason behind his death. According to the[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Heavy rainfall on Saturday night caused flash floods in Juba’s lowlands, damaging homes. With some buildings collapsing, Hai Referendum, Gabat, Hai Kuwait, Gurei, Mia Saba, and other lowlands are the most affected. National Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin Boulo, told No. 1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Archbishop Dr. Justin Badi Arama of Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) has cautioned South Sudanese against tribal division and urged them to unite. He spoke during his homily while overseeing the consecration of three bishops at the All Saints Cathedral in Juba on Sunday.[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   United Nation Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Infectious Disease and Public Health Unit in Rumbek conducted a 10-day training for 26 health promoters from various institutions across Lakes State. The program aimed to build capacity in HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness among host communities. Atet Manela,[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   Lakes State government officials and citizens gathered in Rumbek Freedom Square on Thursday to commemorate the 41st anniversary of SPLA Day, a pivotal day in South Sudan’s history. State Governor Lt. Gen. Rin Tueny Mabor in his keynote address to the crowd, acknowledged the ongoing[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Union of Journalists in South Sudan (UJOSS) has launched a four-day training program on investigative journalism in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State. The training is aimed at empowering journalists to effectively carry out their duties and overcome the challenges they face in the field of investigating[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper & UN   United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently completed a three-day workshop for justice actors in Gogrial West County, Warrap state. The workshop was led by the UN Peacekeeping mission’s Rule of Law and Security Institutions Section (RoLSIS), with support from[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has set a benchmark to fight food insecurity over the derailing economy by reviving national agricultural schemes. On Friday, the vice president for the economic cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga, met with the leadership of the Ministry of[Read More…]

By Dogga Luwo   Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday met with representatives of donor nations to discuss the ongoing efforts to bring peace and stability to South Sudan. The group was led by Lt. Gen. Lazarus Sumbeiywo (Rtd), the Chief Mediator for the Nairobi Talks known as Tumaini Initiative[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   A faith-based organization in Eastern Equatoria State has embarked on civic education on Election for citizens ahead of the anticipated forthcoming December polls. The Justice Peace Commission in the Catholic Dioceses of Torit, through Norwegian Church Aid funding launched election awareness campaign on Wednesday in Himodonge[Read More…]

By William Madouk   President Salva Kiir Mayardit commended the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) for their unwavering commitment, sacrifice, and standing as the bulwark of the nation’s sovereignty. Kiir expressed the sentiment in his statement issued during the 41st anniversary of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA Day),[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Eastern Equatoria State marked International Nurses and Midwifery Day with a call for greater professionalism and passion in the medical field. The theme for the state celebration, held on Wednesday, was “Our Nurses, Our Future Economic Power; Midwives, a Vital Climate Solution.” Dr. Etin Concord, Director[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Nairobi peace parties have unanimously invited National Salvation Front (NAS) leader, Gen. Thomas Cirilo, and SPLM/A-IO Kitgwang leader, Gen. Simon Gatwech, to join Tumaini Initiative. South Sudan government and South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSMOA) yesterday signed a declaration of commitment, a framework of inclusivity to[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Residents living near the Nile River in South Sudan face potential dangers from severe looming flood, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation warned, urging early precautions to be taken. This comes as Uganda prepares to release excess water from Lake Victoria, which has reached[Read More…]

By staff writer   President Salva Kiir on Wednesday convened an urgent Economic Cluster meeting in a bid to address the pressing issue of high inflation and consumer prices. The meeting included the Ministers of Finance, Trade and the Central Bank governor and other heads of financial institutions as the[Read More…]