By William Madouk South Sudan government and members of South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) have signed a declaration of commitment. This is a framework of inclusivity to address differences and bolster the peace process. The announcement came after nearly a week of pre-consultation between parties to the Nairobi[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Torit street children receive donation
By Ijoo Bosco South Sudan Red Cross has donated soap and other supplies to street children in Torit town, Eastern Equatoria, on Tuesday. Juma Idris Khamis, media coordinator for the Torit branch, said the donation was part of their activities to commemorate International Red Cross Day. “This is not[Read More…]
OIL FLOW: Sudan in frantic move to fix spoilt pipelines
By William Madouk Sudanese authorities are in a frantic move to fix ruptured pipelines that transport South Sudan’s crude oil to international markets through Sudan pipeline. According to the Sudanese Sovereign Council press release seen by this outlet, the deputy chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Malik Agar, was briefed[Read More…]
Over 500 patients register for eye surgery
By Yang Ater Yang A six-day eye surgery camp is ongoing at Rumbek State Hospital, targeting over 500 patients with cataracts. The initiative which commenced on Tuesday is a collaboration between the Lakes State Ministry of Health, Christian Blind Mission (CBM), Doctors with Africa CUAMM, and the Buluk Eye[Read More…]
Underperforming ministers must be punished-lawmaker
By Bida Elly David A Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) lawmaker has called for stricter accountability for cabinet ministers who fail to deliver on their promises. Juol Nhomngek, an MP representing Lakes State at the R-TNLA from the SPLM-IO party, criticized ministers for presenting well-documented policies that never[Read More…]
Activist calls for law against idlers
By Ijoo Bosco Women’s rights activist Lily Hedita urged the Eastern Equatoria State government to enact laws punishing men who idle around instead of supporting agriculture. Hedita, who was speaking on the Voice of Eastern Equatoria Radio 97.5 FM, argued that such laws would encourage men to jointly support[Read More…]
Aweil community builds own health facility
By William Madouk Residents of Aweil South County, in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, have constructed their own healthcare facility in Panthou to address health issues in the area. On Tuesday, the governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Tong Akeen Ngor, inaugurated the Panthou primary healthcare center (PHCC),[Read More…]
Warrap suspends local courts over cultivation
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Warrap State have suspended local customary courts to allow farmers, including chiefs and youth, to prepare their land for the planting season. Governor Kuol Muor Muor announced the suspension at a peace rally in Twic County. Addressing the peace rally Mr. Muor noted[Read More…]
No official SPLA Day celebration-Army
By Staff writer South Sudan People Defense Forces (SSPDF) command has announced that there will be no official celebration of Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) Day this year. “On behalf of SSPDF command and leadership, I would like to inform my own ranks and file and the public[Read More…]
I CAN’T GIVE YOU A NAME
I can’t give you a name! My uncle has become Your friend, Once a strong man, But now very weak You have finished his strength. He can’t do any physical work now. He is just waiting to visit his grave And you think you deserve a name In that? [Read More…]
If your happiness disturbs others, you need to swallow it
Not everyone is happy when you are happy. There are those who feel happy because someone next to them is happy. But there are those who feel jealous when someone next to them is happy. People are not the same. It is up to you to look into it. So,[Read More…]
The current state of affairs in South Sudan poses a severe risk and affects all sectors of the working class indiscriminately. Whether it’s employees of organizations, companies, or government institutions, the situation is particularly dire for civil servants who have not received their salaries since last year. This is a[Read More…]
NBS boss returns from EASC summit with bag of goodies
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standards Executive Director, Gloria Nyoka, jetted home after participating in the 26th East African Standards Committee meeting (EASC) with a bag of goodies for the country. The EASC summit, which began in Arusha, Tanzania, from May 8–10, 2024, adopted a number[Read More…]
First sign language centre unveiled, championing inclusivity
By Charles K Mark Though right to education is fundamental for individuals all over the world, but many persons with disabilities (PWDs) in South Sudan have been severely deprived due to lack of access to aid appliances to overcome barriers. In the world today, many assistive devices, with the[Read More…]
Develop work skills, be self-reliant-Minister
By Bida Elly David Minister of Labor, James Hot Mai has urged citizens develop work skills and avoid overdependence on jobs in the private sector and international organizations. During a report presentation by a high-level government delegation that attended the International Labor Convention in Geneva last year, Minister Mai[Read More…]
Heated debate sparks in parliament over cattle raid
By Bida Elly David Ongoing cattle raiding in South Sudan sparked a heated debate in parliament, on Monday, with lawmakers calling for an end to killings and revenge attacks. The debate arose after a lawmaker, Hon. Awel Mawien Atem, representing Yirol East County of Lake State, tabled an urgent[Read More…]
PUNCH: Gov’t impounds 35 bags of bush meat
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Ministry of Wildlife Service, Tourism, and Conservation (MWTC) has arrested seven suspects, including drivers and conductors from two buses, for allegedly transporting illegal bush meat. The arrests were made on May 10th, 2024, along the Juba-Bor Highway. The suspects are currently being detained at Gumbo[Read More…]
Taking gender-based violence prevention, response services closer to the most vulnerable
South Sudan has high prevalence cases of gender-based violence according to findings of a nationwide prevalence survey. The alarming level of GBV is due to several causes such as prolonged and escalating conflicts coupled with negative social/cultural norms. Exposure of young people especially girls to GBV, comes with negative consequences[Read More…]
How to make Thomases believe in you
The first doubting Thomas to deal with is yourself. You should eliminate that part of you which refuses to allow you to accept yourself. By the time you accept yourself, you will have remained with 1 to 2 Thomases who believe by sight and touch like the Biblical Thomas. Accepting[Read More…]
Committee urges coexistence after tensions
By Hou Akot Hou In an effort to address rising cross-border tensions, a joint peace committee comprised of Rezigat representatives from Sudan and Dinka Malual from South Sudan met with Aweil North County Commissioner Kiir Chan Wol last week. The meeting, held at the Gok-Machar, the headquarters of Aweil[Read More…]